Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Fractional Jet Company Volato for WARN Act Violations
Today, a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida against Volato Inc. and Volato Group Inc., a fractional jet company, alleging violations of the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act). The complaint seeks justice for Volato’s failure to provide the legally required 60 days’ notice before mass layoffs.
The lawsuit asserts that on or about August 30, 2024, Volato terminated the employment of over 233 employees without providing any advanced notice. This action, as outlined in the lawsuit, constitutes a clear violation of the WARN Act, which mandates that employers with over 100 employees provide 60 days' notice in advance of plant closings or mass layoffs.
Volato's actions have left the terminated employees without the compensation and benefits they were entitled to, creating financial distress for many.
“This case is about holding Volato accountable for the harm it has caused its employees,” said Ryan Barack, a Board Certified Labor and Employment Attorney who is lead counsel for the plaintiffs. “Employers are required by law to provide notice before significant layoffs, and Volato’s failure to comply with the WARN Act has had a devastating impact on its workforce.”
The plaintiffs seek class certification under Rule 23 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and aim to secure compensation for unpaid wages, benefits, and other financial losses incurred due to Volato’s failure to provide notice. They also request that the court grant injunctive relief to prevent future violations of the WARN Act.
The case was filed by Kwall Barack Nadeau PLLC and Arthur T. Schofield, P.A.