Layoffs, Furloughs & RIFs: What Employers Need to Know in an Uncertain Economy

Category: Federal & State Compliance

Written by Sarah C. Flannery, Matthew R. Kissling, Katherine B. Kohn and Jzinae J. Jeanbaptiste From Thompson Hine LLP  on Jan 27, 2026

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Employers across the country are reassessing their staffing needs in response to ongoing economic uncertainty. Join us for a timely webinar exploring the legal and practical considerations that should guide workforce decisions, including layoffs, furloughs and reductions-in-force. Our lawyers will outline the steps employers can take to navigate these challenges while minimizing risk.

Topics will include:

  • Compliance with federal and state WARN Act obligations
  • ​Approaches to minimize disparate impact and other discrimination claims
  • Immigration and visa sponsorship considerations during workforce changes
  • Union notice and bargaining requirements