Major Tire Company's plant in Charleston, South Carolina was destroyed when Hurricane Hazel hit the coast. The company officially closed the facility after reviewing the damage and terminated all 500 workers. The company did not give the employees 60 days' notice, and it is liable under the WARN Act.

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The WARN Act requires 60 days' notice for plant closings, but exceptions exist for "unforeseeable business circumstances" such as natural disasters, which may exempt the company from liability.

Major Tire Company's Plant in Charleston, South Carolina Was Destroyed