Mr. Jones was employed by Barker Sock Company as a sewing machine repairman in Plant #5. He, along with the other 700 employees, was informed that the plant had been permanently closed by a written notice on the door when he arrived at work.

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Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, certain employers are required to give a 60-day notice before closing a plant, unless the closing is due to unforeseeable business circumstances or a natural disaster. In this situation, Mr. Jones may be eligible to receive his salary and benefits for the next 60 days. However, he should consult with an employment lawyer or his union representative to fully understand his rights and options. Option A is incorrect because filing for unemployment benefits is not Mr. Jones' only recourse. Option B is incorrect because being an employee-at-will does not address the issue of plant closure and its legal implications. Option D is incorrect because option C is the correct answer.

Mr Jones Was Employed by Barker Sock Company as a Sewing