Healthcare Layoffs and WARN Violations

NJ WARN YTD >11,000; UPMC 1,000+; Wellstar 761 with law firm investigation; Sturgis Hospital lawsuit challenging faltering-company exception. New lead: Avamere (Tigard, OR) gave ~27 days notice for 129 layoffs, citing confidential negotiations — classic faltering-company defense, strong class-action potential in Oregon healthcare sector. New: Dignity Health Arizona reducing roles without filing WARN notice — large employer (14,667 employees), potential violation. Healthcare white-collar cuts rising.