Layoff Aversion & Response

Layoff Aversion consists of strategies and activities that prevent or minimize the duration of unemployment resulting from layoffs. Layoff aversion strategies contained in the regulations include such items as Short-Time Compensation, Incumbent Worker Training, Rapid Response, and activities delivered by the WorkForce WV Business Services Unit. If you have any questions about what WorkForce West Virginia or our partners can do to assist your business, contact wfwvbsr@wv.gov.