Reduction in Force Master Class: Strategic Workforce Adjustments in a Changing Political Climate

The drastic actions of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) along with general uncertainty in the economy has caused companies across all industry sectors to restructure operations in the U.S. and internationally to reduce employment in impacted or unprofitable lines of business. If your business is restructuring or planning on conducting a reduction-in-force (RIF), the RIF Master Class will provide you with the critical skills and an essential understanding of the recommended practices your organization can employ to effectively right-size while reducing legal risk. Our panel of full-time practitioners in restructuring work also will provide you with sample forms, checklists, and legal surveys you need to get through this detailed process to help ensure that your restructuring is compliant and implemented correctly.

In this master class, you and your colleagues will learn how to:

• Analyze the impact of the Department of Government Efficiency's actions and broader political and economic uncertainties driving the need for strategic workforce adjustments and potential RIFs
• Navigate the key legal considerations for U.S. and global RIFs, including performing a legally compliant and privileged adverse impact analysis, complying with the Older Worker Benefit Protection Act, analyzing job actions under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) including attributing remote workers, state release requirements, discrimination laws, international considerations, and other relevant regulations to minimize legal risks during a RIF
• Develop a strategic approach to RIFs, including developing and documenting selection criteria, communication strategies, severance considerations, retention arrangements, and outplacement
• Review sample forms, checklists, and legal surveys to ensure a legally sound and well-documented RIF process
• Engage with experienced Littler attorneys and discuss real-world scenarios, challenges, and best practices in managing workforce adjustments in the current climate

Registration Includes:

• Sample forms, checklists, and legal surveys
• Detailed PowerPoint slides from the Master Class
• Can’t attend? No problem! You will receive a personalized link to access the Master Class recording afterward so you can watch the course again and again for up to 120 days after the party has ended
• SHRM/HRCI and continuing legal education (CLE) will be offered

Time:
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. PT
11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. MT
12:00 - 4:30 p.m. CT
1:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET

Registration Fee: $350.00

Target Audience: This Master Class is specifically designed for HR professionals, legal counsel, business leaders, and executives who are currently facing or anticipating the need to make strategic workforce adjustments, including potential reductions in force, due to the current political climate and economic uncertainty. It will be highly valuable for those responsible for ensuring legal compliance, minimizing risk, and implementing workforce changes effectively and ethically within their organizations.