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Home / Workforce Professionals / Identify Layoff Services and Options Explore options and resources available to assist employers anticipating a business closure or mass layoff, as well as those trying to avoid a layoff situation. Many quality services are available at no charge from the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) and the local workforce development system. Rapid Response Access information about this GDOL service that provides immediate outplacement and transitional assistance to businesses and workers affected by company closings and large layoffs. Business Layoff and Closure Listing Find a list of businesses experiencing significant layoffs or closures. Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Guide Learn under which conditions WARN applies to businesses, requires certain employers to give 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs, and how WARN offers protection to workers, their families, and communities. Resources for Layoff Services and Options Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification (WARN) Act Link to overview information, compliance assistance, and applicable laws as provided by the US Department of Labor. Trade Act 2002 Find out about benefits that help workers who have become unemployed as a result of increased imports from, or shifts in production to, foreign countries. elaw Advisors Use this interactive tool that provides information about federal employment laws for workers and businesses. USDOL Office of National Response Find information on governmental regulations concerning plant closures, downsizing, grants and contracts, and other assistance. Employee Benefits Security Administration Get information to better understand pension, health, and other employee benefit plans. Rapid Response Resources Access Rapid Response tools and resources for use by workforce professionals as provided by the USDOL.

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