In the United States most employees work on an at$-$will basis which means that employers have the right at any time, with our without prior notice to hire, fire, demote or promote whomever they chose for no reason or any reason at all. Despite this employment $$contract$,$ what are some sound HR and employee relations practices to follow when a broad layoff is occurring that will impact a significant number of front$-$line employees? What workforce data would be critical to consider?