Rapid Response/Dislocated Worker Unit

The Rapid Response Team exists to ease the impact of layoffs and plant closings by coordinating customized transition support services for businesses and affected workers. 

Prior to layoff, the Rapid Response Team can provide either virtual or in-person “Early Intervention” sessions where employees can learn about unemployment insurance benefits, one-on-one job development, training funds to update or develop new skills, on-the job training incentives for employers to hire you, health insurance options, and other supportive services that provide help, advocacy, and support to dislocated workers and their families. The Team also offers on-site or virtual job search and related workshops as well as assistance in coordinating targeted career fairs.

Resources

Help for Struggling Businesses 

See how our team can help your company during a business downturn.

WARN Act and other Downsizing Related Laws 

Learn how to comply with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.

Help for Dislocated Workers 

Options for Healthcare after a Job Loss 

Learn about the special health insurance and healthcare options available to you.

Training 

Explore the free and low-cost education and training programs for laid off workers.

Job Search Assistance 

Supportive Services and Other Related Links 

Next Steps to Your Next Job 

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Contact Information and Location

CT Department of Labor

200 Folly Brook Blvd.
Wethersfield, CT 06109

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