Layoff Notice Requirements Michigan

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Verbal notice is often insufficient; written notice is advisable. Severance is not legally required unless specified in an employment contract. The WARN Act mandates 60 days notice for mass layoffs by employers with 100+ employees. Michigan law does not specify a required notice period for layoffs for organizations with less than 50 employees. Consult the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) for specific guidance.

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I am getting laid off by my employer (a nonprofit in Detroit, MI) because the company is no longer allowing employees to work fully remotely. I live in Chicago, Illinois; my employer is in Detroit, Michigan). I have worked for this nonprofit organization for 4 years and was notified (verbally) with 41 days' notice that I would either need to relocate to Detroit or be laid off by October *, *. I have not received notice of this new policy or the lay off in writing, I have not been offered any type of severance package or pay, and I want to know what my rights are and what I am entitled to.
Hello ****,
Given your situation, here are some general points of consideration:
- **Written Notice**: Verbal notice is often insufficient. Employers should provide written notice of termination and policy changes.
- **Severance**: In Illinois, severance is not legally required but may be part of your employment contract.
- **WARN Act**: Employers with *+ employees must provide 60 days' notice of mass layoffs or closures.
You may want to consult with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) for specific guidance.
Would you like information on how to contact IDES or another specific resource?
Yes please. Can you also provide information for whatever the Michigan equivalent of IDES is?

Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA)


Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.michigan.gov/uia

Would you like assistance on how to contact IDES in Illinois as well?
Yes
~Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
Phone: *-*-*-*
Website: www.ides.illinois.gov

Would you like information on any specific legal resources or employment rights organizations that can assist you further?
Per Michigan laws, how much notice for a lay-off does an employer need to provide an employee (for organizations with less than * employees)?
Michigan Lay-off Notice Requirements:
- **For organizations with less than * employees**: Michigan state law does not specify a required notice period for layoffs.
- **General practice**: Employers should provide reasonable notice, often reflected in employment contracts or company policies.
- **WARN Act**: Applies to employers with *+ employees, requiring 60 days' notice for mass layoffs.
Would you like information on any specific legal resources or employment rights organizations in Michigan that can assist you further?
Is an employer required to provide written notice of a lay-off?a
In Illinois:
- **Written Notice**: Employers should provide written notice of termination.
- **Severance**: Not legally required unless specified in an employment contract.
- **WARN Act**: Requires 60 days' notice for mass layoffs by employers with *+ employees.
Would you like information on any specific legal resources or employment rights organizations in Illinois?
What about in Michigan?
In Michigan:
- **Written Notice**: While Michigan law does not mandate written notice of a layoff, it is generally advisable for employers to provide it in writing.
- **Severance**: Not legally required unless specified in an employment contract.
- **WARN Act**: Requires 60 days' notice for mass layoffs by employers with *+ employees.
Would you like information on legal resources or employment rights organizations in Michigan?
Yes
~Michigan Legal Resources and Employment Rights Organizations
~Michigan Employment Lawyers Association (MELA)
- **Phone**: (*) *-*
- **Website**: www.mela.net
~Michigan Legal Help
- **Website**: www.michiganlegalhelp.org
Would you like information on any specific legal resources or employment rights organizations in Illinois?