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At a plant in California, the leadership team is reviewing closure options and has sought external guidance from a national consulting firm that specializes in plant closures for government agencies. As E$-$Tronics has a few government contracts, one in California, the company thought it prudent to engage with this consulting firm for advice. Why is this a potential problem?

California$$s laws governing plant closure and notification require additional cost saving measures as outlined in the states collective bargaining agreement.

The internal HR leadership team would advise local leadership that relevant acts such as WARN do not apply to state, local and federal governments. Working with this consulting firm may not produce the accurate, relevant facts needed.

During times of plant closures, the last thing the company needs is to pay exorbitantly high consulting fees. Most expenses should be geared towards employee outplacement efforts.

The company cannot notify any third party about the company$$s plans to shut down one of the facilities until it is more than $60$ days out.