Overview of the Michigan Rapid Response Unit and Proposed 密歇根的快速反应小提出的概述.pptVIP

Draft 3 - 4:07 PM Oct 28 Draft 1 - 11:38 am Oct 28 Workforce Development Agency State of MichiganOverview of Rapid Response Maggie Sayles, Acting Manager saylesm1@michigan.gov 517-335-0686 Rapid Response Unit Mission: Assisting Workers and Companies Coordinate an effective state response to layoffs plant closures by leading partnerships of state agencies, MWAs, employers, labor local leaders groups to: 1) Help workers access information services 2) Prevent layoffs where possible Rapid Response Team Facts Staff assigned to a geographic region Currently housed in Meeting Employer Needs Division Responds to all mass layoffs and plant closures that dislocate 50+ workers at firms with 100+ employees Federal Legislation 3 federal laws establish the following: Rapid Response Team Meetings Two-Fold Purpose I. Provide the employer and worker representatives with information about available dislocated worker services and how to access them, including: Employment Services Re-training assistance Trade Adjustment Assistance (if applicable) Unemployment Insurance (UI) Layoff aversion services (if applicable) Career Exploration Rapid Response Team Meetings Two-Fold Purpose Cont’d Gather information from the employer regarding the demographics of the affected population. Three Common Myths about Rapid Response and Early Intervention Myth #1: Notifying workers early about layoff or closure will result in negative conflict and destruction of property. Three Common Myths about Rapid Response and Early Intervention Three common myths about Rapid Response and Early Intervention Myth #3: There is no point in notifying the state and local economic developers that my business is struggling because there’s nothing they can do to help! What do employers risk by not complying with the WARN Act? Litigation Bad reputation Preventing workers the maximum ability to get re-employed quickly Increasing the length of time