September 8, 2023
Leaders at Northeast Indiana (NEI) Works have remained in contact with the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) about the impact that the impending UAW contract decision may have on local communities, as many jobs depend on the production of automobiles and passenger trucks in our region. Below are several items that may be beneficial for affected communities, employers, and workers.
community leaders
If you learn of displacement or temporary reduction in workforce you are encouraged to seek out some basic information and report it to NEI Works using the spreadsheet provided below. Send the information to Kim Tempel, Sr. Director of Business Services/Human Resources, at ktempel@neinworks.org.
Upon receipt, NEI Works will attempt to contact the employer to collect employee information and share that information with the DWD Unemployment Insurance team.
EMPLOYERS & EMPLOYEES
Unemployment Insurance (UI)
UI is administered by Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Information for both claimants and employers can be found by visiting https://www.in.gov/dwd/indiana-unemployment/. A “How To” flyer is also provided below.
A UI tutorial can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/sFKGSbc2S2k.
Employers and their employees may view the video linked above to learn where and how to report their Return to Work (RTW) date as well. The time mark of 2:22 is the point in the tutorial that discusses reporting RTW dates. If the claimant reports their RTW date correctly, and if it is within 60 days of their separation, they should be placed on a work search waiver and not selected for Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) participation.
UI questions or issues must be addressed with the Indiana DWD by calling 1-800-891-6499 or by visiting one of the following WorkOne Northeast career centers:
Allen County
201 E Rudsill Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Mon-Wed, Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Thur 10:00am-4:30pm
DeKalb County
936 W 15th Street
Auburn, IN 46706
Mon-Wed, Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Thur 10:00am-4:30pm
Grant County
850 N. Miller Ave
Marion, IN 46952
Mon-Wed, Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
Thur 10:00am-4:30pm
Worker Adjustment and Retaining Notifications (WARN)
WARN Act Compliance information: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/layoffs/warn/
Submitting a WARN: https://www.in.gov/dwd/warn-notices/
WorkOne Northeast career services
Information on services available at your local WorkOne Northeast career centers as well as other resources can be found by visiting https://neinworks.org
For services available to individuals: