Rapid Response is a program to assist workers facing job loss due to downsizing or closures. Rapid Response can assist in a layoff of any size business or any number of employees. When an employer is laying off workers, there are several steps to take in order to address the needs of the affected workers and the community.
The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) can advise and assist employers with information about their rights, responsibilities and obligations during such an event. The goal of the program is to safeguard the economic stability of workers and the surrounding community.
The MDOL Bureaus of Labor Standards, Employment Services, and Unemployment Compensation will work together to provide the support and information necessary for employers to act promptly and with confidence. for more information.
Applicable Counties
- Statewide
What to expect
The following information is covered during these sessions – Unemployment Insurance, CareerCenter Services, Maine JobLink, Health Insurance Options, Housing Assistance