Special assistance available for Sharp Electronics workers
Employment Security Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 7, 2018
#18-022
Contact: Sue Keltner, program operator, 360-515-8303
Special assistance available for Sharp Electronics workers
OLYMPIA – Workers laid-off by Sharp Electronics in Camas, Wash., may qualify for free training for a new occupation, financial assistance and other benefits through the federal Trade Act.
The U.S. Department of Labor approved benefits for workers who lost their jobs beginning Aug. 17, 2016.
Workers may receive vocational training, additional unemployment benefits, relocation expenses, reimbursement for an out-of-area job search and the federal Health Coverage Tax Credit.
Older workers may receive a subsidy that covers the difference in pay at the time of separation to the wage earned at re-employment.
Individuals who think they are eligible should contact Clarencia Gaines at 360-735-5008 at WorkSource Vancouver.
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