Policy Chapters and Sections

Rapid Response

Chapter: 9 Section:
Effective Date: 1/8/2020
Expiration Date: Continuing
Published Date: 4/28/2021 2:47:10 PM
Status: Current
Version: 2

Tags: Rapid Response

The U.S. Department of Labor requires the coordination of the workforce, education, and economic development systems through a mandated Rapid Response process.  Rapid Response is “a federal service strategy which coordinates services with an employer and employee representative(s) to maximize efforts and avert a planned layoff and/or minimize disruption for individuals and communities in dislocation events.”  Responding quickly to recent or imminent layoffs with quality services is key to helping dislocated workers find re-employment and supporting employers and communities as they manage the consequences of job loss. 

This policy describes the basic structure of Rapid Response in Illinois.  The State of Illinois’ Rapid Response Procedures Manual attachment (see the Attachments tab) provides additional detail and describes the process to be followed.  This manual shall be updated regularly by Office of Employment and Training (OET) staff and contains the monitoring, fiscal, performance, and other regulatory requirements; full list of governing legislation and policy letters; and available resources associated with Rapid Response administration.