Employment Security Layoff Information

There was an informal meeting with ESD Management on July 21, 20011.

Labor met with Management from ESD to clarify how layoffs within ESD will be implemented.
ESD clarified that there will be approximately 500 positions eliminated over the next 6 years. ESD is currently holding many positions vacant to accommodate the anticipated layoffs. Layoffs will be done by seniority and skills and abilities. (e.g. You are the most senior Adjudicator 4; you most likely will not face layoff)

If you receive an at risk letter you would then need to fill out the supplemental questions on NEO.GOV. This will give management the opportunity to see what other jobs you may qualify for as informal or formal options. HR in ESD will be providing training as people begin to receive at risk letters. ESD does not anticipate sending letters out anytime soon. Remember this process will take place over a 6 year period. Non perm and project positions will be the first positions eliminated when this process begins. If there is continued money for a project that project will stay in place.

Performance evaluations have no impact on layoffs!!!

ESD Management has agreed to provide training related to promotional applications to offices that request this training. Training will be offered at the Seattle Tele-center.

This article authored by Sue Henricksen, Vice President