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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m. ET Location: Virtual Contact: Diane Weber, <a href="mailto:Diane.Weber@ThompsonHine.com?subject=1.21.26 Webinar - Layoffs, Furloughs &amp; RIFs: What Employers Need to Know in an Uncertain Economy">Diane.Weber@ThompsonHine.com</a>

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Employers across the country are reassessing their staffing needs in response to ongoing economic uncertainty. Join us for a timely webinar exploring the legal and practical considerations that should guide workforce decisions, including layoffs, furloughs and reductions-in-force. Our lawyers will outline the steps employers can take to navigate these challenges while minimizing risk. Topics will include:

Compliance with federal and state WARN Act obligations

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​Approaches to minimize disparate impact and other discrimination claims

Immigration and visa sponsorship considerations during workforce changes

Union notices and bargaining requirements

Layoff impacts on benefits including COBRA, partial plan terminations and 401(k) loan defaults

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Sarah C. Flannery, Partner, Thompson Hine

Matthew R. Kissling, Partner, Thompson Hine

Katherine B. Kohn, Partner, Thompson Hine

Jzinae J. Jeanbaptiste, Managing Associate, Thompson Hine