Rapid Response Services

Rapid Response Fact Sheet

If your business is laying off employees or even closing, the Workforce Development Board of San Luis Obispo County and the SLO Cal Careers Center can support you and your workers through this difficult transition. Contact Tony Girolo at [email protected] for local business support. To learn more about how to file a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) click here.

If you have been displaced from your employment as a result of a business closure or layoff, staff are available to help you with your employment needs. Contact the local SLO Cal Careers Center by phone at (805) 286-8530 or by visiting 3450 Broad Street, Suite 103A, San Luis Obispo, CA in the Acacia Creek Business Park.

Employment Development Department:

The Employment Development Department (EDD) has a variety of videos to help navigate filing an Unemployment Insurance claim at: UI Online Videos

If you have questions contact EDD by email at: [email protected]

CalJOBS℠ is California’s online resource to help job seekers and employers navigate the state’s workforce services. You can search for jobs, create resumes, find qualified candidates, and more.

Business Closure and Layoff WARN Information

Unemployment Insurance claim tips when considering filing a paper application:

The fastest and most convenient way to file and process a UI claim is through UI Online. This option is highly recommended. 

If you are considering submitting a paper UI claim application, ask yourself if you have:

  • Worked in Another State?
  • Served in the Military?
  • Worked for the Federal Government?

If the answer is NO, it is encouraged to file a claim via the UI Online process.

If the answer is YES to any of the above three questions, please file a claim using the paper UI claim application process below. 

A Guide to Applying for Unemployment Benefits is also available to assist customers through the claim filing process.

California Department of Social Services (CDSS): Distance Learning Guide

Small Business Administration Disaster Loans: SBA Loan Application

Visit the CalPoly CIE Small Business Development Center website for more information about resources to help your business. Contact your local SBDC at [email protected] or call (805) 756-5171.

Mission Community Services Corporation/Women's Business Center:

Mission Community Services Corporation’s Women's Business Center is a full-service, technical assistance, and training resource for entrepreneurs of all stages. Special focus is directed to undeserved low-to-moderate income minority women. Although they operate as the Women's Business Center they inclusively serve all small businesses. Visit the MCSC website to learn more.

San Luis Obispo SCORE: SCORE website

SCORE provides professional guidance and information to small or new businesses in order to strengthen the local economy. Some of the many services offered include mentoring sessions, workshops, e-mail mentoring, and a publication that provides the processes and procedures necessary to begin and run a business. As well as local contacts (government and private) that provide a smoother implementation of your ideas.  The entire publication is available here online.

CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency: CA Labor & Workforce Agency

The California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA) is an executive branch agency that works to ensure safe and fair workplaces, deliver critical worker benefits, and promote good jobs for all. The Agency oversees seven departments, boards, and panels that serve California employers and workers.

 

For up-to-date information for businesses and workers, please follow the Workforce Development Board of SLO County Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/sloworkforce