Paul Altavena of ConnectPay wants to inform employers and employees facing imminent plant closings that the Department of Labor and Economic Growth has established a coordinated system called Rapid Response. Rapid Response is made up of several key DLEG agencies working together to strategically and proactively deal with issues that arise with plant closures or mass layoffs.
The Michigan Employer Advisor states:
"For dislocated workers, Rapid Response provides critical information and services as soon as possible to enable them to assess their individual needs as they seek to make a successful transition. For companies, the program coordinates services for the company itself, and even provides options or solutions which may avert a closure or mass layoff. The Rapid Response team involves workforce consultants from the Unemployment Insurance Agency, the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth, the local Michigan Works! Agency (MWA), and representatives from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Under the Rapid Response process, when word is received of any type of plant closing or mass layoff notification, the RR Workforce Consultant notifies and coordinates with these state and local agencies. The team then works together to ensure that both companies and workers have seamless, barrier-free access to state resources."
For more information on How This Works see the Michigan Employer Advisor .
Also found on page 2 of the same Michigan Employer Advisor, Stephen Geskey, Director Unemployment Insurance Agency explains how
Michigan's Adoption of the Stimulus Provisions, will Save Michigan Employers Millions.
Also found on page 2 of the same Michigan Employer Advisor, Stephen Geskey, Director Unemployment Insurance Agency explains how
Michigan's Adoption of the Stimulus Provisions, will Save Michigan Employers Millions.
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