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  1. Employment & Compensation
  2. United States: Preparing multinational employers for (more) RIFs in 2025 (Video Chat)

United States: Preparing multinational employers for (more) RIFs in 2025 (Video Chat)

09 Jun 2025    1 minute read
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Video Chat Employment Labor The Employer Rapport Video Series EC Featured Content Workforce Reduction Managing Business Change and Disruption

In brief

Reductions in Force (RIFs) are rarely straightforward—especially for multinational employers. Navigating conflicting labor laws, benefits obligations, cultural expectations, and logistical hurdles requires strategic planning and coordination to stay compliant and minimize disruption.


Contents

In this video chat, our Employment and Compensation attorneys unpack the legal and practical challenges of RIFs inside and outside of the US. They explore requirements under the US federal WARN Act and state mini-WARNs, and dive into mandates abroad—especially in Europe and LATAM, where collective consultation and government approval requirements can stall dismissals. The team also tackles discrimination risks, severance obligations, and benefits pitfalls, offering practical tips to help employers manage RIFs effectively, wherever they operate.

Speakers: Robin Samuel, Elizabeth Ebersole, Christopher G. Guldberg.

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Robin Samuel
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Los Angeles
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Elizabeth Ebersole
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Chicago
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Christopher G. Guldberg
Partner
Chicago
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christopher.guldberg@bakermckenzie.com

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