Job Loss Resources, Programs and Services

Job Loss Resources, Programs and Services


Job Loss Resources, Programs & Services
Workers, have you been laid off, furloughed or had your hours reduced recently? The EWDD Rapid Response team can help through the transition process by providing virtual orientations that will guide you through all the available resources, including how to apply for Unemployment Insurance (UI) through CA EDD and health insurance.

If you're a business owner facing furloughs, layoffs, or reduced hours for employees, the Rapid Response team can help. EWDD Business Transition Services will guide businesses through all available options and how to protect employees.


Job Loss Orientations for Workers Affected by the Wildfires


EWDD, in collaboration with LA County DEO, announce virtual and in-person orientations to assist anyone who lost their employment due to the LA wildfires. The services will cover job opportunities, unemployment benefits, health care, training and more.

Virtual Job Loss Orientations
Virtual orientations will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am and 6:00pm, in English or Spanish.

In-Person Job Loss Orientations
In-person orientations will be held at the locations and dates listed below. English sessions will be at 1pm and Spanish sessions will be at 2pm. No appointment necessary.

Thursday, March 13

Boyle Heights WorkSource Center
1505 East 1st Street, Los Angeles 90033

West LA WorkSource Center and AJCC
5446 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City 90230

Thursday, March 20

Boyle Heights WorkSource Center
1505 East 1st Street, Los Angeles 90033

West Adams/Leimert Park FamilySource Center
4305 Degnan Blvd #105, Los Angeles 90008

Thursday, March 27

Boyle Heights WorkSource Center
1505 East 1st Street, Los Angeles 90033

Northeast Valley WorkSource Center
13356 Eldridge Ave, Sylmar 91342
(at LA Mission College Campus Center)


Regular Virtual Orientations (not wildfire related)


The free virtual orientations are led by EWDD’s Rapid Response Team, which is trained to support employees and businesses through any transition process. The team will demonstrate the Unemployment Insurance Benefits process and other resources that support transitioning into a job as quickly as possible.

Orientations will not be scheduled on legal holidays as observed by the City of Los Angeles. RSVP below to register for a session in English or Spanish:



10:00am (PT) on Wednesdays

After registration, you will receive a phone number and access code to a virtual conference room. Prior to your training, please download the Job Resources Presentation to help you follow along with the virtual orientation.

1:00pm (PT) los miércoles

Después de registrarse, recibirá un número de teléfono y un código de acceso a una sala de conferencias virtual. Antes de su orientación, descargue la Presentación de Recursos Laborales para leer durante la sesión.


All services are FREE and are mandated by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) legislation. EWDD’s Rapid Response Team will continue working with individual companies to set up sessions specifically for them/their employees.


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