- For Rapid Response activities, DCEO contacts the employer within 48 hours of receiving notice of a mass layoff to begin coordinated support. Employers with 75 or more full-time workers are required to provide advanced notification of a plant closure or mass layoff. Following the initial call and on-site workshop, DCEO continues to partner closely with local workforce entities, who serve as the primary, ongoing providers of services to the employer and affected workers. Together, the state and local teams ensure a seamless, collaborative response throughout the transition.
This content is based on interviews or email correspondence with Kelly Lapetino in 2025. This content has NOT yet been signed off by the organization.
