Terminated Volato Employees File Class Action Lawsuit

Case alleges the fractional charter jet operator violated U.S. labor law when it laid off 233 employees without providing advanced notice.

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 12:28 PM ET

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The law firm representing the plaintiffs states that Volato’s actions have left the terminated employees without the compensation and benefits they were entitled to, creating financial distress for many. [Courtesy: Volato]

Key Takeaways:

Former Volato employees have filed a class action lawsuit, alleging the company violated the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.
The lawsuit claims Volato laid off 233 employees in late August without providing the mandatory 60-day advance notice required for mass layoffs.
These layoffs occurred shortly after Volato entered an aircraft management services agreement with competitor flyExclusive and amidst its own financial difficulties.
Plaintiffs are seeking compensation for unpaid wages, benefits, and other losses due to Volato's alleged failure to comply with the WARN Act.

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Former Volato (NYSE: SOAR) workers have filed a class action lawsuit against the fractional aircraft operator, alleging it violated the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act when it laid off 233 employees in late August without providing advance notice.

The Chamblee, Georgia-based fractional charter jet operator had widespread employee layoffs after entering into an aircraft management services agreement with competitor flyExclusive (NYSE: FLYX) on September 3.

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