Comparison: Iowa's Layoff Notification Law and The Federal Workers Adjustment And Retraining Notification Act
Topics:
Workforce
In many different cases, businesses operating in Iowa must notify the state if they plan to lay off workers or close their operations. This notice helps the state respond and support workers who are affected.
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 business permanently or temporarily shuts down or lays off 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 jobs 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
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
