West Fraser has filed 2 WARN notices across 2 states, affecting 261 workers. Most activity is in Augusta and Lake Butler. All filings involved facility closures. Filing dates range from Sep 19, 2024 through Nov 6, 2025.
| Location | State | Type | Workers | Effective | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta 2474 Doug Barnard Pkwy, Augusta, Georgia |
GA | Closure | 130 | 2026-01-05 | 2025-11-06 |
| Lake Butler 9022 SE 186th Place |
FL | 131 | 2024-11-19 | 2024-09-19 |
If you received a layoff notice from West Fraser, the WARN Act requires your employer to provide 60 days advance written notice before a mass layoff or plant closing. If your employer gave less than 60 days notice, you may be entitled to back pay and benefits for each day of the shortfall. File for unemployment insurance with your state workforce agency as soon as possible. Review your COBRA options to continue health coverage for up to 18 months. Visit your local America's Job Center for free career counseling and retraining vouchers. These programs exist for exactly this situation.
Find your state's unemployment insurance program and apply online. You may be eligible before your last day.
Losing employer-sponsored coverage qualifies you for a Special Enrollment Period on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
You may be able to temporarily continue your employer health plan for up to 18 months, though you'll pay the full premium.
Employers with 100 or more employees must give 60 days written notice before mass layoffs or plant closings.
Free career counseling, resume help, job search assistance, and retraining programs through CareerOneStop.
America's Job Centers offer free career counseling, resume help, interview prep, job search assistance, and retraining vouchers for workers affected by WARN Act layoffs. Ask about Rapid Response services.
All data on this site is sourced from official WARN Act filings published by state workforce agencies. Filings are updated regularly but may not reflect same-day submissions. Coverage varies by state.
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