How do companies decide layoffs?
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The Unwritten Rule: What US law requires notice for many large layoffs?
The WARN Act: generally 60 days' notice. Covered employers must generally give 60 days' notice of mass layoffs and plant closings, or pay in lieu. Source: US DOL – WARN Act
Who Decides: Who usually decides who's cut?
Finance and executives, often by role or cost line. Layoffs are often decided as budget lines and roles; individual performance can matter less than you'd think. Source: Wikipedia – Layoff
How to Play It: What makes a role safer?
Being close to revenue or a critical system. When budgets shrink, work tied to income or keeping core systems running is the last to go. Source: Wikipedia – Layoff