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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.
Description of Program and Relief
Temporary Suspension of Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act 60-Day Notice Requirement
As part of COVID-19 relief measures, California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an Executive Order suspending the California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act’s 60-day notice requirement until the end of the COVID-19 emergency, enabling employers to use the “unforeseeable business circumstance” exception to the notice obligation. Employers continue to be required to: (1) provide written notice to employees impacted by the layoff or shutdown, and the state and local government; (2) give as much paid notice as possible; (3) explain in writing to the affected employees, and state and local government why full notice cannot be given; and (4) expressly notify employees of their eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits.
Government or Lead Agency
State of California, Employment Development Department
Dates Available
Suspension of the 60-day notice requirement is effective March 4, 2020 until the end of the State of Emergency.
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
Employers that employ or have employed in the preceding 12 months, 75 or more full and part-time employees. Employees must have been employed for at least 6 months of the 12 months preceding the date of required notice in order to be counted.
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