That’s generally how it works - there is the federal WARN act and state acts as well, so the details can vary, but typically the goal is to announce mass layoff

That’s generally how it works - there is the federal WARN act and state acts as well, so the details can vary, but typically the goal is to announce mass layoffs “in advance.” But the devil is in the details. Sometimes companies time their severance against WARN, so you’ll get a round of layoffs that take effect in 60 days followed by a WARN notice dated forward. Other times, companies claim an exemption to the notice period, of which there are a few.