AWC Personnel News - December 2008  (Plain Text Version)

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In this issue:
 Caring for Yourself When Layoffs Occur
 Latest CPI Data
 What Resources are Available for Laid-off Employees?
 Federal Update
 Workers’ Compensation Rates Increase
 Loudermill & Weingarten – A Brief Refresher
 Steady Steering Through the Holidays
 NPELRA Begins New Supervisory Training Program
 Confused about NPELRA and WAPELRA Membership?
 Labor Relations Tools
 Wage Settlements
 Upcoming Conferences and Workshops

What Resources are Available for Laid-off Employees?

Here’s a quick reference list with website links for benefits and resources for employers and employees facing reductions in workforce.

Here’s a quick reference list with website links for benefits and resources for employers and employees facing reductions in workforce:

• COBRA Benefits, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration
• Unemployment Insurance Benefits, Washington Employment Security
• Retirement, Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
• Job Search, U.S. Employment and Training Administration
• Job Search, Washington State Employment Security
• Job Training Programs, MRSC
• Services for Job Seekers, Information on various employment services

You might consider devoting a page on your website or intranet to assist employees facing lay-off.  Snohomish County has done so and their site features information such as rumor control, e-learning, employee assistance programs, job fairs, job opportunities and interview tips.