The RIF Roadmap: Tools and Tactics for a Smooth and Complaint Transition

Join us for an insightful discussion on proactive workforce planning in today’s dynamic economic and regulatory landscape. Our panel will guide you through critical considerations, including:

• Understanding the Impact: Explore how economic and tariff uncertainty affects staffing strategies and workforce morale.
• Advance Planning Imperatives: Navigate the complexities of federal and state WARN Act requirements, including those in California, New Jersey, and New York. Learn essential steps for planning reductions-in-force (RIFs) within unionized environments and the factors to consider when making difficult selection decisions, including disparate impact.
• Layoffs, Furloughs, and Employee Support: Delve into best practices for implementing layoffs and furloughs, understanding severance pay and benefits issues, and exploring early retirement incentives. Gain insights into outplacement services, unemployment compensation, and the critical aspects of waiver and release considerations, including OWBPA requirements and the use of appropriate forms.
• Implementing RIFs Effectively: Discover the crucial “dos and don’ts” of implementing a RIF, including mitigating claims of coercion, fraud, and misrepresentation.

Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your organization is prepared.