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because severance covers the WARN period

He's paying 3 months severance.

So when he's bragging that severance is larger than it had to be, it's basically a lie?

If it's 3 months severance, doesn't seem like he's lying.

> WARN protects employees, their families, and communities by requiring employers to give a 60-day notice

https://edd.ca.gov/en/Jobs_and_Training/Layoff_Services_WARN

Yes

Lawsuits take more than 1 week. They are coming, in time. Unfortunately, their only penalty is monetary. So the answer to your latter question is "he can pay the fine."

Do they apply since they are still being paid?