May 14: Practical and Legal Considerations for Reductions in Force

Facing an uncertain economy and the increasing impact of artificial intelligence, many employers are reevaluating their staffing levels and considering reductions in force. This webinar will review the pressure points for legal risk in making such decisions, along with the practical steps employers should take in communications with employees and business partners.
This webinar will cover:

• Legal considerations in drafting severance agreements, including the Older Workers Benefits Protection Act and new state law provisions governing release language and confidentiality
• An overview of WARN Act requirements and related state statutes impacting notice or severance payments
• Navigating EEO considerations and ensuring that decisions do not have a discriminatory impact on protected employees
• Practical suggestions for internal and external communication regarding layoffs

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Practical and Legal Considerations for Reductions in Force
Cozen O'Connor
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
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CLE credit:

• Approved: CA, NY, PA, TX, IL, NV
• Applied for: MN
• Cozen O'Connor is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDC) for the SHRM CPSM or SHRM SCPSM.

Speakers:

• David Barron, Member, Cozen O'Connor
• Daniel Blanchard, Member, Cozen O'Connor
• Tamara Hinton, Head of Communications, Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies
• Nandini Sane, Member, Cozen O'Connor

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