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Oct 18, 2023

Regional Micro-Webinar: Workforce Realignment and Reductions in Force

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Part 1: Reductions in Force (Recording Below)

Specific Topics Covered:

  • How to approach a reduction in force decision and key factors
  • Voluntary vs. involuntary terminations 
  • Severance pay policies
  • How to mitigate RIF risks

Speakers:
Barry Miller, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Alex Reganata, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw

Part 2: Separation Agreements in Light of McLaren (Recording Below)

Specific Topics Covered:

  • An overview of the Board’s McLaren decision and the NLRB General Counsel’s Memo regarding the scope of McLaren;
  • Practical implications and takeaways from McLaren for employers considering reductions in force or other workforce realignments;
  • A discussion regarding potential impact of continued use of broad confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions.

Speakers: 
Molly Mooney, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw
Chris Kelleher, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw

Part 3: WARN Act Issues (Recording Below)

Specific Topics Covered:

  • The WARN Act’s triggering thresholds;
  • The WARN Act’s notice requirements;
  • WARN Act exceptions and additional considerations; and
  • State-specific WARN Acts.

Speakers: 
Alison Silveira, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Chris Kelleher, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw
Alex Reganata, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw

Part 4: Using AI/Technology in RIFs (Recording Below)

Artificial intelligence is changing the business world as we know it. Join us as we discuss how employers can use advanced technology in planning and implementing reductions of force. This program covers:

  • Potential use cases for AI in designing a reduction in force, making layoff selections, and preparing written materials used in the layoff process 
  • Practical risks presented by using AI to make layoff-related decisions
  • A significant increase in legal restrictions relating to the use of AI in the employment context

Speakers: 
Barry Miller, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw
Molly Mooney, Associate, Seyfarth Shaw

If you have any questions, please contact Andy Seidel at aseidel@seyfarth.com and reference this event.

This webinar is pending approval for CLE in CA, IL, NJ, and NY. Credit will be applied for as requested for TX, GA, WA, NC and VA. The following jurisdictions may accept reciprocal credit with these accredited states, and individuals can use the certificate they receive to gain CLE credit therein: AZ, CT, NH. The following jurisdictions do not require CLE, but attendees will receive general certificates of attendance: DC, MA, MD, MI, SD. For all other jurisdictions, a general certificate of attendance and the necessary materials will be issued that can be used in other jurisdictions for self-application. Please note that attendance must be submitted within 10 business days of the program taking place. If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com.