Alpha-Beta Company closed a plant and laid off 100 workers, who each made $100 per day in pay and benefits. The closing was announced by company managers on April 1 and took place 30 days later. Under the provisions of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act of 1988 (WARN), Alpha-Beta must pay a penalty of

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Under the WARN Act, employers must provide 60 days' notice before a plant closing or mass layoff. Alpha-Beta gave only 30 days' notice, so they must pay 60 days' worth of wages and benefits to the affected workers. 100 workers x $100/day x 30 days = $300,000.

Alpha-Beta Company Closed a Plant and Laid Off 100 Workers