Tyson Closed Its 2,495-Worker Beef Plant Within a Day. Now Its Pay Plan Faces WARN Scrutiny

Tyson Foods closes Illinois beef plant, sparking debate over WARN filings

By Rajwa Quasim As the U.S. faces a severe cattle shortage, beef processing company Tyson Foods has announced the permanent closure of its plant in Joslin, Illinois, and the halt of most operations there. The company informed employees of the closure on Aug. 13. The move is expected to affect about 2,495 workers. According to the executive director of the workforce development agency Rock Island Tri-County Consortium Teresa Cherry, the company s…

Tyson Closed Its 2,495-Worker Beef Plant Within a Day. Now Its Pay Plan Faces WARN Scrutiny

A law firm is investigating whether keeping these workers employed and compensated for exactly 60 days complies with federal requirements.

Tyson facing WARN Act investigation after beef plant closures

Law firm investigating whether Tyson provided sufficient notice to employees before closing Joslin and Eagle Mountain facilities.