What does the WARN Act specifically address regarding employment?

The WARN Act, or the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, specifically addresses the requirement for employers to provide advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs to employees and their representatives. The purpose of this legislation is to give affected workers time to prepare for potential unemployment and to seek other employment opportunities. By mandating a 60-day notice period in specific circumstances, the WARN Act aims to mitigate the impact of such employment changes on workers and their families, allowing them to adjust to the situation rather than face abrupt job loss.

This focus on providing notice before significant employment changes distinguishes the WARN Act from other employment laws that pertain to different issues like discrimination, unemployment insurance, or health benefits, which are not its primary concern.