Fair Warning Act of 2023

This bill (S 3283, Fair Warning Act of 2023) amends the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act to require employers with 50+ employees or $2 million+ annual payroll to provide 90 days' written notice before site closings or mass layoffs. It expands notification requirements to include affected employees, local governments, state dislocated worker units, and the Secretary of Labor, while adding exceptions for natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and public health emergencies. The bill creates a public database tracking notice information and clarifies employer liability for failing to provide required notice, including potential back pay and liquidated damages. Temporary layoffs must include short-time compensation programs, and employers must provide information about available benefits and services to affected employees. This legislation directly affects businesses meeting the size criteria and their employees facing potential job loss.