For Employers

Five Resources For California Employers

There's no question about it - times are tough.

If you're a California employer and are thinking about laying off workers, there are resources out there to help you and help your employees.

1) Alternatives to layoffs

If you are about to layoff two or more employees, you may be eligible for Work Sharing Unemployment benefits. Under California's Work Sharing program, you can keep your employees but reduce their hours. They receive benefits for the hours they do not work.

Work Sharing allows you to cut costs while keeping your skilled employees. Click for more information.

2) Help your employees find their next job

Your local One-Stop Career Center has Rapid Response teams available to help your employees transition to their next job. Their services are free to you and your employees. Click to find your local One-Stop Career Center.

3) Notification of layoffs

If you have 75 employees or more, you are required by federal and state law to give at least 60 days notice before a plant closing or mass layoff. This will help your employees and their families plan for the transition.

After you notify your employees and EDD of the layoff, Rapid Response teams from your local One-Stop can come to your site and provide job search assistance. Click for more on the WARN Act.

4) Post job openings

When the economy turns around, post your job openings at CalJOBS.

5) Other services are available

Your local Workforce Investment Board is here to serve both employers and employees. They have staff and services available to help you

Retain your current workforce

Help your laid-off employees get their next job

Get back to hiring when the economy improves

Job seeker tip

A professional image is important, no matter what kind of job you're looking for.

Make sure all these make you look and sound professional:

Your telephone answering message (cell phone too!)

Your email address