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Fair Warning Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2938| Senate 
| Updated: 11/21/2019
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fair Warning Act of 2019 This bill bars an employer from ordering a site closing or mass layoff until 90 calendar days after the employer has served written notice of such an order to (1) each representative of the affected employees as of the time of the notice or each affected employee, (2) the Department of Labor and the governor of the state where the site closing or mass layoff is to occur, and (3) the state or entity designated by the state to carry out rapid response activities. No notice shall be required if the site closing or mass layoff is because of any natural disaster, such as a flood, earthquake, or a drought ravaging the farmlands of the United States. Labor shall maintain a guide of benefits and services that may be available to affected employees, including unemployment compensation, trade adjustment assistance, COBRA continuation coverage, and early access to training services and other services, including counseling services.
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Timeline
Nov 20, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5205
Introduced in House
Nov 21, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 21, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • November 20, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5205
    Introduced in House


  • November 21, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 21, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5205: Fair Warning Act of 2019
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Fair Warning Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2938| Senate 
| Updated: 11/21/2019
Fair Warning Act of 2019 This bill bars an employer from ordering a site closing or mass layoff until 90 calendar days after the employer has served written notice of such an order to (1) each representative of the affected employees as of the time of the notice or each affected employee, (2) the Department of Labor and the governor of the state where the site closing or mass layoff is to occur, and (3) the state or entity designated by the state to carry out rapid response activities. No notice shall be required if the site closing or mass layoff is because of any natural disaster, such as a flood, earthquake, or a drought ravaging the farmlands of the United States. Labor shall maintain a guide of benefits and services that may be available to affected employees, including unemployment compensation, trade adjustment assistance, COBRA continuation coverage, and early access to training services and other services, including counseling services.
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Timeline
Nov 20, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-5205
Introduced in House
Nov 21, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Nov 21, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • November 20, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-5205
    Introduced in House


  • November 21, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 21, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Labor and Employment

Related Bills

  • HR 116-5205: Fair Warning Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Business recordsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment information and archivesUnemployment