Certain employers must give employees at least 60 days notice before a mass layoff, relocation, or plant closures.
Layoff Services for Employers
Going through a tough time? You're not alone. If you're facing a layoff, review the following services to see what options and support are available for you.
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Rapid Response
Support is available to help both workers and employers during layoffs or plant closures.
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Work Sharing Program
This program lets employers keep employees on a reduced schedule instead of laying them off. When business improves, they can return to normal hours without hiring and training new people.
More Information
- WARN FAQs
- Work Sharing Information for Employees FAQs
- Work Sharing Information for Employers FAQs
- Work Sharing Employer Requirements and Criteria (DE 8686RQ) (PDF)
- Work Sharing Application (DE 8686) (PDF)
- Work Sharing Unemployment Insurance Program Fact Sheet (DE 8714BB) (PDF)
- Layoff Alternatives
- Unemployment Insurance An Alternative to Layoffs: Work Sharing (DE 2329) (PDF)