Overview of the Layoff Process
Click on a topic below for more information.
Staff Reductions and Layoff
• Seniority system
• Notice requirements
Options to Layoff
• Transfers and demotions
• State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) Program (Updated 12-3-03)
Coping With Change
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
If You’re Laid Off
• Unemployment compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Unused leave
• CalPERS pension (Updated 6-10-03)
• Savings Plus account
• FlexElect
• EAP
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Long-term care insurance
• Workers’ comp
• Impact on other benefits
State Reemployment
• State job listings (SPB's jobs page)
• Reemployment Lists
Career Planning Assistance
• Finding a New Job (Employment Development Dept. workshops on job hunting, resume writing, and other job seeking services)
• FAQ About EDD's Job Seeking Services
• Labor Market Information