Below is a general comparison between the Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act and the Federal Workers Adjustment And Retraining Notification Act.
| Law | Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act | Federal WARN Act |
|---|---|---|
| Applies to: | Companies with 25 or more employees. | Companies with 100 or more employees. |
| Goes into effect when: | A permanent or temporary shutdown or mass layoff of 25 or more employees for a period exceeding 6 months. | Closing: when 50 or more employees will be affected during a 30-day period. Mass Layoff: when 500 or more employees or 33% of the workforce will permanently lose their job during a 30-day period. |
| Length of notice required | 30-days | 60-days |
| Information required in the notice: | Company Name, Address, Business Contact Information, Date of Event, Names and Addresses of Affected Employees | Company Name, Address, Business Contact Information, Date of Event, Names and Addresses of Affected Employees |
| Enforcement Through: | Iowa Workforce Development | U.S. Department of Labor & United States District Courts |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Iowa Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
State Rapid Response Coordinator
Iowa Workforce Development
3420 University Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-235-2123 ext. 41310
Fax: 319-235-1068
Email: dislocated.worker@iwd.iowa.gov
Federal WARN Act
Office of Policy Development and Research; Division of Policy, Legislation, and Regulations
Employment and Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Ave NW
Room N-5641
Washington, DC 20210
Phone: 202-693-3079
Email: warn.inquiries@dol.gov