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Baker & Taylor Faces WARN Act Investigation in Illinois

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
150
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023

What we know

Location: Illinois, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Baker & Taylor, a prominent book distributor, is currently under investigation related to the WARN Act in Illinois. The investigation follows the company's recent layoffs, which affected approximately 150 employees as of October 1, 2023. The layoffs were part of a restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations amidst changing market conditions. The WARN Act requires companies to provide advance notice of significant layoffs, and the investigation will assess whether Baker & Taylor complied with these regulations. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the company in adapting to the evolving landscape of the publishing and distribution industry.

Baker & Taylor cut 150 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

LayoffTalk has tracked 14 layoff events at Baker & Taylor since October 2023, affecting a combined 2,006 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

Baker & Taylor cut 150 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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Consumer Discretionary
14
EVENTS TRACKED
3,306
AFFECTED SINCE 2023
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