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JC Penney closure to leave 100+ jobless

Updated: Monday, 02 Jul 2012, 3:08 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 02 Jul 2012, 3:07 PM EDT

PLAINFIELD, Ind. (WISH) - The JC Penney facility in Plainfield will permanently close its doors in early September. Approximately 176 JC Penney employees will be affected by the closing.

The employees from the Plainfield unit do not have any bumping rights and are not represented by a union. Terminations will begin on Sept. 8 with 121 official layoffs. The company expects 30 additional layoffs on Sept. 15, 10 layoffs on Sept. 22, and 15 layoffs on Sept. 29, according to a news release from the Department of Workforce Development.

The company will ensure that all separated JC Penney employees are paid all earned wages and benefits upon their termination. The company also plans to offer severance benefits and transition programs to affected employees.
 

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