Harleysville-Based Company Lays Off 260 Employees, Attorneys Weigh Class Action Suit
Joliet, IL Patch
A Harleysville-based manufacturer laid off 260 employees in New Jersey, prompting attorneys to investigate potential WARN Act violations.Summary
A Montgomery County-headquartered company, Accupac, has laid off 260 employees at its Lakewood, New Jersey facility. Attorneys with Strauss Borelli are investigating whether the company violated the WARN Act, which requires employers to provide 60 days' notice before mass layoffs. If a violation is found, the terminated employees could be entitled to up to 60 days of severance pay and benefits. The WARN Act aims to help workers and their families prepare for job loss by providing sufficient time to transition. Accupac also operates two other facilities in Montgomery County.
(Source：Joliet, IL Patch)