Workforce Wednesday

January 15, 2025

Helping Workers and Businesses When Jobs Are Lost

When a company must lay off employees because of a closing or downsizing, it is difficult for both the employer and the affected workers. Rapid Response is an early intervention service that assists both employers and employees affected by layoffs or plant closures. It provides access to user-friendly resources and information to help affected workers transition into reemployment.

Layoff Aversion

MDES promotes the full range of Rapid Response and agency services available to businesses in all stages of the economic cycle, not just those available during layoffs. Exploring viable layoff aversion strategies and strengthening partnerships is an on-going effort of MDES to minimize the effects of layoffs.

Helpful Links for more information: 

Rapid Response Services

Services and Resources for Laid-Off Workers

Layoff Preparation

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