Rajiv Has Worked for 22 Years at a 40-Employee Branch

question 77

Multiple Choice

Rajiv has worked for 22 years at a 40-employee branch of a large auto parts chain. Business has been very bad lately, and there are rumors of consolidation, reorganization, even bankruptcy. What protection is Rajiv given under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act?

• A) With less than 25 years seniority, he can be laid off with less than six months' notice.
• B) Rajiv will be given 60 days warning if his location closes.
• C) No protection. His industry is not covered by the act.
• D) No protection. His branch is too small for coverage.
• E) Rajiv will be given 30 days warning, but only if the whole organization closes.

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