Layoff Services and Resources Page

CSEA fights hard to prevent cuts to members’ jobs and public services. Despite our best efforts, and because the law gives employers the right to manage their workforce as they see fit, this sometimes means layoffs or furloughs are unavoidable.

When we can’t avoid layoffs, our Labor Relations Specialists work with your elected union officers to make sure that your employer follows both the law and our union contract to make sure they are properly administered. That means following seniority lists and Civil Service Law. We regularly work with the employer to try and find alternatives that will not put workers out of work and public services at risk.

We know that layoffs cause stress and confusion for union members looking at losing their jobs. To assist those who may be impacted by a layoff (also known as a Reduction In Force), CSEA has brought together a series of resources here to help guide you through the process.

Not sure which resources apply to you? Our union’s Research Department and Work Institute have developed this valuable learning tool that can assist in clarifying the process:

Alternatively, you can select your type of employment from the tabs below, to find appropriate resources.

NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has extended certain deadlines for laid-off workers to apply for continuation of health care benefits through COBRA coverage. More information here.