Which legislation requires advanced notice for layoffs affecting a significant number of workers?

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act) mandates that employers provide advance notice to employees and applicable state and local officials in the event of significant layoffs or plant closing. Specifically, the WARN Act applies to employers with 100 or more full-time employees and requires a notice period of at least 60 calendar days before any mass layoff affecting 50 or more employees at a single site of employment. This legislation was enacted to help workers and their families prepare for the impact of unemployment, and to provide them with resources to transition into new employment opportunities.

In contrast, other options focus on different aspects of labor law. The Fair Labor Standards Act deals primarily with wage and hour regulations, including minimum wage and overtime pay, and does not address layoffs. The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability but does not require notice for layoffs. Similarly, Affirmative Action involves policies to promote equal opportunity in employment, particularly for historically marginalized groups, without specific provisions related to layoff notifications.