Layoffs

Willkie Takes Bold Steps: Layoffs Announced Amid Efforts to Retain Legal Talent with Bonuses

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New York — Law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher has initiated layoffs as it attempts to address a significant exodus of lawyers, offering retention bonuses as an incentive for employees to remain. The firm, known for its strong practice in private equity and corporate law, is taking steps to stabilize its workforce amid a challenging legal landscape. The decision to reduce staff comes amid broader trends within the legal industry, where firms have been grappling with increased competition and a shifting market. Willkie, in particular, has faced scrutiny over its ability to retain talent as … Read more

Former Limestone University Employee Launches Class Action Lawsuit Over Sudden Mass Layoffs

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Cherokee County, S.C. — A former employee has initiated a class-action lawsuit against Limestone University, alleging inadequate notice regarding upcoming layoffs due to the institution’s closure. According to the complaint, 478 employees received notification on April 17 that they would be terminated effective April 30. The lawsuit cites the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act of 1988, commonly known as the WARN Act. This legislation mandates that most employers provide at least 60 days’ advance notice before a plant closing or mass layoffs. The suit claims that Limestone failed to adhere to this requirement, which … Read more

Judge Upholds Block on Trump’s Plans for Widespread Federal Worker Layoffs

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has extended a temporary injunction that prevents President Donald Trump from implementing widespread layoffs of federal workers. The ruling, issued on Wednesday, comes amid ongoing debates over the administration’s approach to federal workforce management. The case has drawn significant attention as it touches on crucial issues affecting employment in the public sector. The judge’s order, initially put in place last month, blocks plans to eliminate thousands of federal positions, a move that has raised concerns about job security among government employees. The administration had argued that streamlining the federal … Read more

Judge Puts Brakes on Trump Administration’s Federal Worker Layoffs Amid Legal Showdown

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has temporarily halted the widespread layoffs of federal workers initiated by the Trump administration. This decision follows a surge of lawsuits challenging the legality of the mass job cuts, which critics argue violate established federal employment protections. The judge’s ruling comes amid growing discontent among federal employees and their unions, who assert that the layoffs would disrupt essential services and undermine workforce stability. Many workers fear losing their jobs without the proper procedural safeguards typically in place for federal employment. Legal representatives for the government defended the administration’s actions, … Read more