When we hear the news of a fast-food or coffee chain closing, most of us usually think about the consequences for us as consumers. Where am I going to get my favorite coffee now, or where will I go to lunch? The reality, however, is that large-scale closures have even more dire consequences for workers than consumers. The employer also has several legal obligations, such as notification and final compensation. Under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act), employers with ...