Former Akorn Employees File Class Action Lawsuit for WARN Act Violation

They were left laid off from their jobs with hardly a moment’s notice. Their paychecks and benefits gone with no warning. Now, they are taking legal action.

Four former employees of Akorn Pharmaceuticals are suing the company in federal court for damages in a lawsuit filed Thursday. It’s a class-action lawsuit, meaning more employees could sign on as well.

Around 450 employees were laid-off from the Decatur production facilities. They learned of their lay-offs in a company-wide video call Wednesday.

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