Layoff Assistance for Workers


Available Services​​
​​If you have been impacted by a layoff or facility closure or received notice of a pending layoff/facility closure, you may be eligible for dislocated worker services at an Illinois workNet® American Job Center near you.​ Illinois workNet® American Job Centers are comprehensive career centers that provide access to various job seeker resources and connections to human services agencies that may be beneficial at this time. Illinois workNet® American Job Centers also offer in-person resources, such as public access to a resource room to benefit job-seeking efforts, individualized career services, and access to training programs to make a job seeker more marketable.

Services are funded by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the United States Department of Labor to help job seekers and workers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in today's labor market.

The Illinois Department of Labor administers and enforces the Worker Adjustment Retraining Act Notice (WARN) Law.  For more information about worker rights, visit https://labor.illinois.gov/complaints​​

The Dislocated Worker Program flyer​​ contains a complete list of services.

Company Layoff Search​

​Have you been laid off from your employer? If you are, click the following link to find more information about any Illinois company, search for your company HERE​.​​

Start Your Job Search with Illinois workNet Tools​
​The Displaced Energy Worker Bill of Rights was created to support workers affected by the closure of coal plants, coal mines, and fossil fuel facilities in Illinois. It ensures you have access to free services like job search help, career training, financial planning, and unemployment information. You may also get support if you're interested in starting a business. These services are offered through local workforce and community partners to help you transition into new opportunities.  For more information visit the Illinois w​orkNet Service Finder and CEJA Program Providers website.  In addition, the Displaced Energy Worker Dependent Transition Scholarship Program provides scholarship assistance to children of eligible displaced energy workers. For more information visit Displaced Energy Worker Dependent.​
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Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA)​ Act​
IMPORTANT NOTICE: On July 1, 2022, the termination provision under Section 285(a) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, took effect. Until further notice, the Department may not issue any new determinations. Workers who were certified and separated from their jobs on or before June 30, 2022, may still be eligible for benefits and services.

Individuals who lost their jobs due to foreign trade may be eligible for additional benefits. View Trade Layoff Services for more information.

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