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Iowa Layoff Notification Law - Iowa Worker
Downsizing and Employer Responsibilities
The decision to reduce of eliminate a portion of a
company’s workforce is difficult for all parties
involved in the process. Iowa Workforce Development
provides a number of services for dislocated workers
through our IowaWORKS centers, such as Rapid
Response and Trade Act Benefits. These services are
provided free of charge, completed in concert with
the employer and activated when an employer
completes their responsibilities under the Iowa
Layoff Notification Law or the Federal WARN Act.
Iowa’s Unemployed: "Coping with Recession"
The unemployment insurance system
turned 75 years old this year. This system has
helped provide some level of economic security for
the nation’s workforce during this period of time.
Over time, the unemployment insurance apparatus has
helped workers, their families and communities, in
times of need. Historically, unemployment has been
viewed as a “safety net” although that paradigm is
changing...
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Iowa Pathways
This unique project will recruit,
screen, and provide training and support services to
Limited English Proficient (LEP) refugees and
immigrants in Iowa to help them pursue careers, with
progression, in the health care industry.
State of Iowa Energy
Sector Partnership (SESP) Grant
The State Workforce Development Board was awarded a U.S. Department
of Labor American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Grant in the
amount of $5,997,000 for 36 months of fast-track training and job
placement in the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Sectors.
This project will serve businesses, dislocated workers,
underemployed and unemployed Iowans with training funds for
occupations as specified in the Green Jobs Act of 2007. It will also
amend Iowa’s Energy Independence Plan with an Energy Sector Plan to
train workers for emerging occupations in Iowa’s clean energy
economy...
State
Administered Workforce Training Programs
A summary of State Administered
Workforce Training Programs: Workforce Skill Enhancement, Economic
Development, Life Long Learning, Education & Training and Technology
Skill Development...
2009 Annual Report
...Our agency focus over the last year has been to improve and
streamline services while dealing with the significantly increased
demand for services. The national recession has taken a heavy toll
on the state, and nearly twice as many Iowans are unemployed now
compared to last year...
Iowa's New Energy
Economy
Iowa Workforce Development has launched a new web
site focused on the opportunities available to Iowans in the Green
Economy. This new site will be an important link to employment and
training information on the New Energy Economy.
Dislocated Worker
Services
Learn more information about
IWD's services for Dislocated Workers including
Layoff Aversion,
Rapid Response,
Trade Adjustment Assistance,
and how to file a WARN
notice in case of a plant closing or mass layoff.
Iowa
Worker Misclassification
Misclassification of workers
as “independent contractors” rather than “employees,” is a growing
problem in Iowa and across the nation. The federal Government
Accountability Office reports that the underpayment of Social
Security taxes, unemployment and income taxes in 2006, due to worker
misclassification, totaled an estimated $2.72 billion, nationally...
Extended Training Benefits and Department Approved Training
You can go to school and still receive
unemployment insurance benefits!
There are two options available for training - Department Approved
Training (DAT) and Training Extension Benefits (TEB)
Youth For Iowa Web Site
Iowa Workforce Development has created the Youth
For Iowa web site as a resource for Iowa's students and youth.
Resource Guide
for Job Seekers
A Step-by-step guide to dealing with a job loss,
starting a new job and everything in between.
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2008 Annual Report
Our agency focus over the last year has
been to make our services better connected and easier to navigate.
Integration, as it has come to be known, is going to be an integral
part of our future. Along with integration, we understand many
Iowans face an uncertainty in their careerfield. It will be crucial
for Iowans to update their skill sets in order to compete in this
global economy. IWD will strive to make sure all Iowans understand
the opportunities available to them.
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Iowa Workforce
Monthly
A Monthly Newsletter From Iowa Workforce
Development Director Elisabeth Buck - Iowa Workforce Monthly is
intended to help keep Iowa employers, job seekers and IWD employees
informed about critical employment issues affecting Iowa.
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Iowa's
Statewide Workforce Integration Plan - Report To The Iowa
Legislature (847 KB)
Across Iowa and across the U.S.
significant changes in the economy, business operations, and the
demographics and skills of the workforce are driving the public
workforce system to change. These changes must occur in a dynamic
environment that includes fluctuations in resources; new services
and methods; shifting customers; customer needs; and accelerated
skill requirements.
Online Reporting for Unemployment Benefits,
Easy Option with Less Waiting
Individuals receiving unemployment
compensation are required to report on their job search and
employment status weekly to continue receiving benefits. Iowa
Workforce Development provides multiple reporting options,
including online and over the phone.
Extended Emergency Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Director Elisabeth Buck announced today that notices will be
mailed from Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) to Iowans who may
be eligible for the extended emergency unemployment insurance
benefits if their previous benefits are currently exhausted.
Veteran
Employment Services
Iowa Workforce Development and the
US Dept of Labor/Veterans Employment and Training partner
to provide employment and referral services to eligible veterans
and other eligible persons and to ensure priority of service is
provided to all veterans.
Iowa Career Access
Point (ICAP)
An initiative engaging Faith Based and
Community Organizations in Iowa Workforce Development... This is
a unique resource that creates portals into the Iowa Workforce
Development One-Stop system for communities that may not know
about our employment services, may be too far away or may not be
comfortable entering a government office building. Each ICAP is
located in a community neighborhood and staffed by volunteers so
clients and residents can feel more at ease.
Iowa Registered Apprenticeship Site
The 21st century economy demands a
workforce with postsecondary education credentials and the
adaptability to respond immediately to changing economic and
business needs. Registered Apprenticeship is a critical
postsecondary education, training and employment option
available in every state in the country. An Integration Program
To Educate, Promote, Train, Target and Partner...
Iowa Workforce
Development Flood 2008 Disaster Recovery Information
This the place to visit for information
about Iowa Workforce Development's services including related
resources for Iowa's disaster recovery. Information is continually
updated...
Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA) Updated
Assistance for individuals
unemployed as a direct result of a major disaster. If you are unemployed as a direct result
of the disaster, or if you were going to be employed in the disaster
area at the time the disaster began, and your principal source of
income and livelihood is dependent upon work that was affected by
the disaster, then you may be eligible.
Online
Continued Claims Reporting
To receive payments after you
have filed your initial claim, you must confirm your eligibility
every week and can now do this online...
Downloadable Minimum Wage Poster
A printable poster for Iowa's
Minimum Wage.
A
Spanish version is also available.
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