The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Local Workforce Innovation Areas (LWIAs) provide services to employers in Illinois who are planning or have gone through a layoff. Layoffs can be reported by individuals, employers, DCEO, and LWIAs.
The Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires applicable employers to provide advanced notification of a plant closure or mass layoff. Refer to the Resources section for information about Illinois WARN Requirements and Procedures.The State Dislocated Worker Unit will contact an employer upon submission of the WARN correspondence to coordinate Rapid Response workshops to inform workers and employers about employment and retraining services designed to help impacted workers retain employment when feasible or obtain re-employment as soon as possible. Employers can include an alternative contact in the WARN correspondence to coordinate Rapid Response services if applicable.Coming Soon - Submit an online WARN!
