Which statement about the California WARN Act is true?

Which statement about the California WARN Act is true?

• A. It requires 60 days' notice before a mass layoff, relocation, or termination.
• B. It requires 30 days' notice before a mass layoff, relocation, or termination.
• C. It has no notice requirement.
• D. It only applies to the private sector.

Answer: (A)

California law requires a longer heads-up than many other rules when a large group of workers will be affected. The act mandates 60 days of advance notice to the workers and to the state’s labor department whenever a mass layoff, relocation, or termination is planned that affects a sizable number of employees at a single site within a 30‑day period. This 60‑day window gives workers time to prepare for changes, seek new opportunities, and access retraining or other support.

It’s also important to know the coverage isn’t about a narrow private-versus-public distinction alone; it applies to employers of a certain size operating in California and can include certain public entities under specified conditions. That’s why the statement about 60 days of notice is the true one, whereas 30 days, no notice, or application only to private sector employers do not fit the actual requirements.