Rapid Response

Benefit to Workers

The decision to lay off employees is one no employer wants to make. However, as layoffs do occur, inviting the Rapid Response team to meet with affected workers before the layoff allows your employees to access services and programs to help them through the transition. In addition, the Rapid Response team can provide your employees with information and services, including but not limited to:

• Career counseling and job search assistance
• Resume preparation and interviewing skills workshops
• Information on the local labor market
• Unemployment insurance
• Information about Education and training opportunities
• Information on Health benefits and pensions

Rapid Response can introduce you to other programs that can benefit your transition via local American Job Centers. The Rapid Response team primarily serves the District of Columbia businesses and residents.

Additionally, resources for workers affected by layoffs or reductions in force may be found visiting the following:

• DOES Unemployment Insurance Website
• Office of Unemployment Compensation Website
• Worker’s Guide to Advance Notice of Closings and Layoffs- the guide provides a brief overview of the WARN Act provisions and answers to frequently asked questions about employee rights. It is not an official interpretation of the WARN Act or the regulations.
• FedSupport.DC.Gov (Support and Resources for Federal Workers)