Teacher Layoff Notices: Deadlines and Rights Educators Should Know (2026)
Why the WARN Act usually does not apply to public schools, California’s March 15 and May 15 deadlines, hearing rights and layoff order for teachers and staff.
Employment Law
Employment law decides how much notice you get before a layoff, whether your job is protected while you are on medical or family leave, and what you can do together with your coworkers. Our employment law guides explain the rules that matter most when jobs are cut: the federal WARN Act, the state laws that add to it, and the protections that apply during leave or a union campaign.
Every guide is written for workers, not lawyers, and links to the statute or the agency that enforces the rule, so you can check it yourself. To see the law at work, follow the WARN notices that employers file with each state, collected every hour from official state sources.
Layoff Notice Requirements by State (2026): WARN and State Laws Compared
How much notice an employer must give before a layoff: the federal WARN Act compared with state laws in California, New York, New Jersey, Washington, Illinois and Maryland.
Complete Guide to Understanding Mass Layoff Regulations
Explains WARN Act notice rules, employer thresholds, state mini‑WARN differences, exceptions, and penalties for noncompliance.
Latest WARN notices filed with the states
| Date | State | Company | Location | Workers | Type | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | WA | Seattle Marriott Redmond | Redmond | 91 | Closure Permanent | Jan 5, 2027 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | TX | Family Endeavors, Inc. (“Endeavors”) | San Antonio, Bexar County | 153 | Type not specified | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | TX | MV Transportation, Inc (Corpus Christi) | Corpus Christi, Nueces County | 96 | Type not specified | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | TX | ECAM Technologies Corp | San Antonio, Bexar County | 89 | Type not specified | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | MD | Lion Brothers Company, Inc. | Baltimore County | 30 | Plant Closure | Feb 5, 2027 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | CA | Econolite Control Products, Inc. | Orange County | 13 | Layoff Permanent | Dec 31, 2026 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | CA | Danone USA PBC | Los Angeles County | 135 | Closure Permanent | Dec 29, 2026 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | CA | Community Tree Service, LLC | Monterey County | 163 | Layoff Permanent | Jan 2, 2027 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | CA | Pacific Coast Grill Inc. | San Diego County | 119 | Closure Temporary | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | CA | Raley's | Sonoma County | 40 | Closure Permanent | Dec 10, 2026 |
Source: official state WARN notices. Company names as filed. Checked every hour.
Employment Law: frequently asked questions
What is the WARN Act?
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act is a federal law. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, it generally covers employers with 100 or more employees and requires at least 60 calendar days of written notice before a plant closing or mass layoff.
Do states have their own layoff notice laws?
Yes. Several states, including California, New York and New Jersey, have their own "mini-WARN" laws that can cover smaller employers or require more notice than the federal rule. Our state-by-state guide compares them.
Can I be laid off while on FMLA leave?
An employer can include you in a layoff that would have happened anyway, but it cannot lay you off because you took leave protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act. The U.S. Department of Labor enforces the FMLA.