Warn Act Compliance Assistance

The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act helps ensure advance notice in cases of qualified plant closings and mass layoffs. The U.S. Department of Labor has compliance assistance materials to help workers and employers understand their rights and responsibilities under the provisions of WARN.

REPORT A MASS LAYOFF/SEASONAL LAYOFF
Per RSA 282-A:45-a and Administrative Rule EMP 303.13, employers are required to report any temporary or permanent layoff of 25 or more individuals to New Hampshire Employment Security.

Information on Reporting Mass Layoff/Seasonal Layoff  
To report a Mass Layoff/Seasonal Layoff, complete Employer Shutdown Information spreadsheet and FAX to the number provided (Spreadsheet must be faxed. DO NOT send as e-mail attachment):

Employer Shutdown Information  
Fax: (603) 447-3951
Mass Layoff Contact Information
masslayoff@nhes.nh.gov

RESOURCE LINK:

• WARN Act Compliance Assistance | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)
• Business Compliance | Services for Employers | Services for Customers | New Hampshire Employment Security (nh.gov)