What is Rapid Response?
Rapid Response is a service that we offer to businesses and employees affected by cutbacks and site closings. We provide early job placement assistance and other service resources.
Shared Work
Our regional teams help protect your employees during temporary business downturns through the Shared Work Program. Shared Work gives an alternative to laying off your employees. It lets you keep trained employees with key skill sets. Learn more and apply by visiting dol.ny.gov/shared-work-employer-eligibility-and-application
NYS WARN Act
After a business has tried every option to minimize layoffs, our team can provide custom job placement service before layoffs occur while frequently partnering with organized labor (when attached) and hired outplacement firms. We also introduce job seekers to the Career Center system. Learn more and apply by visiting dol.ny.gov/warn-businesses
Benefits to Your Business and to Your Employees
Businesses have lower unemployment insurance costs, as people return to work quicker when they start services prior to layoff. It maintains morale and productivity, as Rapid Response shows your business has a high regard for the employees in transition.
Employees will receive timely job placement assistance, as well as information about filing unemployment insurance claims, comparing health coverage options, and finding useful community resources.
Testimonials
![Rapid Response Business Testimonial #1 “The Rapid Response Coordinator’s attention to detail, level of responsiveness, and willingness to instantly provide me with available resources have been tremendous to me.” Claims Recovery Financial Services](/sites/g/files/oee1171/files/styles/webny_gallery_image/public/media/2023/03/bus-rr-testimonials_1.png?h=d1cb525d&itok=s0rLfflm)
![Rapid Response Business Testimonial #2 “The Shared Work program enabled us to reduce our workforce while keeping our staff employed. The timing was extraordinary and the program was relatively easy to implement and manage.” Champlain Truck Center, Inc.](/sites/g/files/oee1171/files/styles/webny_gallery_image/public/media/2023/03/bus-rr-testimonials_2.png?h=d1cb525d&itok=ngLkwqNM)
![Rapid Response Business Testimonial #3 “Our employees say that the resources provided in the virtual Rapid Response Orientation were wonderful and very enlightening." Pioneer Credit Recovery](/sites/g/files/oee1171/files/styles/webny_gallery_image/public/media/2023/03/bus-rr-testimonials_3.png?h=d1cb525d&itok=KAzzh2pK)
![Rapid Response Business Testimonial #4 “The virtual Rapid Response Orientation was well-attended and Southern Tier Rapid Response staff were very good and sensitive to what the team was going through.” Stillwater Children’s Center](/sites/g/files/oee1171/files/styles/webny_gallery_image/public/media/2023/03/bus-rr-testimonials_4.png?h=d1cb525d&itok=iqujaybr)
![Rapid Response Business Testimonial #5 “We participated in a targeted job fair hosted by Rapid Response to support affected workers of Wells Enterprises and found an amazing Quality Assurance Supervisor.” Rosina Foods](/sites/g/files/oee1171/files/styles/webny_gallery_image/public/media/2023/03/bus-rr-testimonials_5.png?h=d1cb525d&itok=ajHD-D-s)
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Rapid Response Regional Contacts
Region | Name | Phone # | |
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Capital Region | Taylor McKinzie | 518-457-1505 | [email protected] |
New York City | Angelique Tiam-Fook | 718-613-3659 | [email protected] |
Long Island | Frederick Danks | 516-934-8560 516-934-8507 (Fax) | [email protected] |
Hudson Valley | Elias Flores | 845-568-5392 845-568-5321 (Fax) | [email protected] |
Mohawk Valley | Michael Clark | 315-793-2491 315-793-2216 (Fax) | [email protected] |
Central | Paula Yerdon | 315-479-3435 | [email protected] |
Finger Lakes | Erica Bruce | 585-258-8861 | [email protected] |
North Country | Melissa Baretsky | 518-561-0430 ext. 3058 | [email protected] |
Southern Tier | Regenna Darrah (Interim) | 518-457-1143 | [email protected] |
Western New York | Amy Riter | 716-851-2659 | [email protected] |
Fact Sheet: Rapid Response for Businesses
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Rapid Response Services: Help for Businesses Facing Cutbacks (P481BUS-English)
Rapid Response is a service that we offer to businesses and employees affected by cutbacks and site closings. We provide early job placement assistance and other service resources.
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SERVICIOS DE RESPUESTA RÁPIDA: AYUDA PARA EMPRESAS QUE ENFRENTAN RECORTES (P481BUSS-Spanish)
Traducción al español (Spanish)Explains how we help businesses deal with layoffs. En español.
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SÈVIS REPONS RAPID: EDE BIZNIS YO FÈ FAS AVÈK REDIKSYON ANPLWAYE (P481BUSHC-Haitian Creole)
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СЛУЖБЫ БЫСТРОГО РЕАГИРОВАНИЯ: ПОМОЩЬ КОМПАНИЯМ, СТОЛКНУВШИМСЯ С СОКРАЩЕНИЯМИ (P481BUSR-Russian)
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Fact Sheet: Shared Work
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Shared Work Program - Your Layoff Alternative (SW1)
The Shared Work Program gives employers an alternative to laying off full-time employees when you have to deal with a temporary business downturn.
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Programa De Trabajo Compartido (SW1S-Spanish)
Traducción al español (Spanish)El Programa de Trabajo Compartido ofrece a los empleadores una alternativa en vez de suspender a los empleados a tiempo completo cuando tienen que enfrentarse a una baja temporal en el negocio. Este folleto informativo contiene una descripción del programa, así como respuestas a las preguntas más comunes acerca del mismo.
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