Workforce Innovation
and OpportunityAct (WIOA)
Personalized Career Services – job resume
development, job search assistance, networking etc.
Training Services – no-cost to participant; training
is typically at educational institutions localized to
you and related to jobs that are in-demand
locally/nationally
Find assistance by visiting:
layoffs.illinoisworknet.com/iff
Supportive Services – determined on a case-by-case
basis; assistance available for books, supplies,
transportation, childcare and more to maximize
YOUR chances at success.
Employment Services – on-the-job training,
apprenticeships, etc.
3.
Working in
Partnership
Services atIllinois workNet®
American Job Centers throughout the
state:
• Resource room.
• Career assessments and job
search assistance.
• Work-based learning
opportunities.
• No-cost training services/career
scholarships.
Illinois' unemployment insurance
program is managed by the Illinois
Department of Employment
Security (IDES).
• Unemployment Insurance
Application Process.
• Illinois JobLink.com.
Protecting your health benefits
and retirement assets.
• Options for continued
healthcare coverage.
• Pension/retirement funds.
WHO ARE WEAND WHY
ARE WE HERE?
• U.S. DOL, EBSA administers ERISA
• ERISA is the law that governs many of the
benefits sponsored by private sector
employers
• Job loss affects benefits
• Timely action needed to protect benefits
• Keep plans informed of your address
6.
COVERAGE THROUGH A
GOVERNMENTPROGRAM
You and your family may qualify for free or low-
cost coverage from Medicaid and/or the Children’s
Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Find out if you qualify at HealthCare.gov/
Can apply for and enroll in Medicaid or CHIP any
time of year.
If you qualify, coverage begins immediately.
7.
RETIREMENT PLAN
Keepplan informed of your address
Make sure you are getting information from the
plan at least annually
Benefit Payment Rules
Age 65
Some other time specified by the plan
8.
WHAT OPTIONS DOI HAVE
REGARDING MY
RETIREMENT BENEFITS?
Keep the funds in the old plan (and keep in
touch)
Benefit Payments
Rollovers to-
Personal IRAs
New Employer’s plan (if allowed)
Direct Distributions
9.
CONTACT INFORMATION
EBSABenefits Advisors
askebsa.dol.gov
1-866-444-3272 toll free
EBSA Website: www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa
Look for Brochure, “Retirement and HealthCare
Coverage…Questions and Answers for Dislocated
Workers” in English and Spanish
Marketplace info – HealthCare.gov
1-800-318-2596
12.
• How tofile & certify for unemployment insurance benefits
• Information on Illinois JobLink
www.ides.illinois.gov
IDES Call Center – 800-244-5631
J.B. Pritzker, Governor
Illinois Dept. of Employment Security
13.
How and whento file your claim?
• IDES Claimant Services at (800) 244-5631
• Call Center hours 7:30 am – 7:00 pm Monday – Friday.
• Due to current high call volume filing on-line is
preferred.
14.
Unemployment Insurance BenefitsOverview
Unemployment insurance is a state-administered program
designed to provide workers with financial assistance during
temporary periods of involuntary unemployment or
underemployment.
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
collects unemployment insurance taxes from the state's liable
employers and returns those dollars to eligible Illinois workers
as unemployment insurance benefits. Workers do not “pay
in” to the unemployment insurance system.
15.
How to fileyour claim on-line
• Important!
Verify web address:
www.IDES.Illinois.gov
• You can file a claim when you
are no longer physically
working.
• Online is the preferred
method to file a claim.
What is ILogin?
ILoginis an identity verification process
that is integrated with the Illinois
Department of Employment Security’s
(IDES) unemployment benefits
application (IBIS), creating a secure and
simple login process.
How does ILogin help?
ILogin uses the latest security tools to
protect user data including identity
proofing, strong authentication, fraud
analytics and threat monitoring.
What can you expect?
The first time you enter ILogin, you will
complete a short registration. When
registering for the first time, you will
follow a few additional steps to validate
your identity.
You will be required to submit an
access code in addition to your ILogin
credentials when you sign into your
account. You can choose to receive this
verification code via text message,
phone call, or an app verification.
ILogin Identity Account
22.
Confirm ILogin account
•After creating your ILogin account, you will receive a confirmation email.
• Open the confirmation email & click the link titled Activate Account. The link expires 7 days after
you receive the email.
• You will be directed to set up a password for your Ilogin account, as well as security questions &
options to reset your password in the future.
• Next, you will be required to set up your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
• Once account registration is complete, you will be taken to your Ilogin dashboard. Click on the
IDES icon.
22
23.
Driver’s License orState ID
Enter weight as listed on ID
Registration
Page
Verifying
your identity
24.
What do youneed to file your claim?
Company name, address, dates of employment and reason
for separation for all employers worked in last 18 months.
Names, DOB & SS#’s for all dependents.
Bank information: routing and account number.
UI Finding Letter
UIFindings Letter should arrive
U.S. Mail after you filed your claim
See page 1 of “I filed my claim, what happens now” brochure
Claimant
ID
IMPORTANT
28.
UI Benefit Yearand
UI Monetary Determination
2025 MAXIMUM WEEKLY BENEFIT AMOUNTS:
• $605.00 Single no dependents
• $721.00 Non-working spouse as dependent
• $827.00 With one or more child under 18
*As of January 1, 2025, these amounts are subject to change
29.
To receive benefits,you must certify
• Certify every 2 weeks.
• See UI Finding Letter for certification day & first
certification date.
• Be Able, Available and Actively searching for work to
receive unemployment insurance benefits.
• Review and prepare the answers before you certify to
ensure quick, accurate certification.
• Download “I Filed My Claim What Happens Now” from
the IDES website to view certification questions.
Certify On-line atwww.IDES.Illinois.gov
• The best way to complete your
certification is online from
3:00am - 7:30pm on your
designated certification day,
including holidays.
32.
Certify via thetelephone
6. Are you receiving, or have you applied for primary
Social Security benefits?
7. Other than Social Security, are you receiving, or have
you applied fora retirement or disability pension?
• If yes, has the amount changed?
8. Did you attend school or receive training?
• If yes, did you attend all scheduled training
courses?
• If no, enter the number of days that you did not
attend class.
9. Do you have a current workers’ compensation claim,
or do you expect to receive workers’ compensation for a
temporary disability?
10. Has your phone number changed?
• If yes, enter your new ten-digit telephone
number.
11. Has your mailing address changed?
1. Have you received or will you receive holiday pay during
the period of Sunday through Saturday (week 1 beginning
date through week 2
ending date)?
• If yes, enter the gross amount of your holiday pay
(before deductions) for each week.
2. Did you work during the period of Sunday (week 1
beginning date) through Saturday (week 2 ending date)?
• If yes, enter the total amount of earnings (before
deductions) for each week.
3. Has your dependency status changed during this
certification period?
4. Were you able and available to work each day during your
normal work week?
• If no, enter the number of days you were
unavailable for work in each of the weeks.
5. Did you actively look for work for the week of Sunday
(week 1 beginning date) through Saturday (week 2 ending
date)?
33.
How Earnings AffectYour UI Benefits
If you earn less than half of
your weekly benefit
amount (WBA), you will
receive your full WBA
If you earn more than half
of your WBA, there will be
a dollar-for-dollar
deduction from your WBA
If you earn an amount
equal to or more than your
WBA, your claim will be
closed
For example: Your WBA is $400
**dollar-for-dollar deduction from your WBA
Earn less Earn more Earn 100%
than 50% than 50% or more
WBA
Earnings
WBA
$400
$190
$400
$400
$210
**$390
$400
$400+
$0
• Link: https://illinoisjoblink.com/
•Every Unemployment Insurance benefit recipient
must register with www.illinoisjoblink.com; failure to
register will stop you from receiving benefits, until
your registration is complete, and a resume is either
uploaded or created.
• Application is available on the Internet only.
Illinois JobLink -Resume
• You must create or upload at least one resume.
• Upload/create multiple resumes for different types of positions you’re seeking!
39.
You must be:
•Able
• Available
• Actively searching for work to receive
unemployment insurance benefits.
Searching for a Job!
#1 Welcome to the Rapid Response Workshop for {Employer Name}. I’m {Employee Name} from the Illinois Department of Commerce here with our partnering agencies to share available no-cost resources to assist you with your next steps after job loss.
#2 Individuals who have received a layoff notice or have been laid off and are unlikely to return to their previous occupation or industry may be eligible for dislocated worker services.
The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (or WIOA for short) is a federally-funded workforce program where our agencies work collaboratively to provide services.
WIOA provides jobseekers with funding for workforce training programs to gain in-demand skills or support as you look for other employment. You can access services through American Job Centers throughout Illinois.
These services, which include job search assistance as well as training services, are available in Illinois workNet® American Job Centers throughout Illinois.
Accessing these services can help you upgrade your current skills to get a better job or provide support as you look for other employment.
#3 The US Department of Labor asks that we notify workers affected by a layoff of available resources. What happens, is our state government agency receives notice of a pending layoff, which initiates our team to talk about available resources at no cost to you.
Rapid Response workshops are extended to employers and employees to provide valuable information to employees aimed to assist with regaining employment.
Today we will cover a variety of program benefits and provide detailed information and the next steps to utilizing these services.
You may not need a particular resource we cover, but we want you to know it is available.
All these resources are funded either by your employer or by taxes. There is no cost to you to use these services.
The services that we will share today are funded by your employer or by taxes, again, with no additional COST to YOU.
If you have questions, please feel free to utilize the Chat/Q&A features. Please do keep questions relevant to the entire group. For specific questions for your individual situation, we ask that you please reach out to the presenter to have an offline conversation. There will also be an opportunity for questions and answers at the end.
#12 Introduce yourself and give a brief description of how you can assist them.
Be sure that you have signed in; turn in the self assessment to receive credit for attendance.
Pass out: Employment Resources for Job Seekers Guide; any IJL account information you have reviewed such as incomplete demographics or resumes.
RESEA ONLY: At the end of this presentation sign up for the required Individual Employability appointment. This is only an introduction to the various services and resources offered at this One-stop. Please be prepared to take notes and write down dates for upcoming workshops, online resources, and job search tips.
#44 Tell audience to pull out the creating a work search handout. Use handout to explain.
#45 Tell audience to pull out the creating a work search handout. Use handout to explain.
#46 Tell audience to pull out the creating a work search handout. Use handout to explain.