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Corporate Counsel's Guide to Reductions in Force, 2011 ed.

Corporate Counsel's Guide to Reductions in Force, 2011 ed.

Copyright: 2011
ISBN-13: 9780314924315
Last Updated: 8/10/2011
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Brand: Business Laws Inc.
Pages: 876
Components: 1 Print
Shelf Space: 2 in.
Free Update Period: 90 days
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Description

This publication provides explanations of relevant laws and regulations related to workforce reduction. It includes everything needed to counsel clients on ways to avoid the legal pitfalls possible with reductions in force. Some of the areas covered include the WARN Act, the National Labor Relations Act, age discrimination, ERISA, general termination questions, COBRA, alternative dispute resolution, legislative history and regulations, and advice and counsel. You also find a good selection of checklists and practical commentary by legal counsel who have been through workforce reductions.

Features

  • Also covers the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, early retirement programs, severance pay, and health benefits under COBRA
  • Also includes guidelines for review of employment terminations, and statistical analysis for the selection process
  • Appendices include text of the WARN Act and the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA)
  • Comprehensive discussion on topics relating to reductions in force
  • Contains forms for complying with the WARN Act, sample OWBPA waiver and election forms
  • Covers the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, auditing workforce reductions, state plant-closing laws, and age discrimination
  • Includes sample memorandum to human resource managers

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