JVS SoCal plans to lay off 106 employees across four Los Angeles County locations, according to California WARN notices.
JVS SoCal was first established in 1931 during the Great Depression as a small employment service in downtown Los Angeles that assisted Jewish job seekers who were subjected to prejudice at work. On January 1, 2018, the charity, which was formerly known as Jewish Vocational Service, changed its name to JVS SoCal to better represent its wider dedication to helping Southern California communities.
Details of JVS SoCal’s California WARN Filing
California WARN notices list planned permanent layoffs at JVS SoCal sites in Palmdale, Chatsworth, Canyon Country and Glendale.
The nonprofit’s mission revolves around assisting displaced workers with employment obstacles. JVS SoCal offers job training, mentoring, support for veterans, as well as other job services throughout Southern California. The WARN filing indicates that affected sites have historically delivered specialized job placement assistance, veteran employment assistance, youth career pathways, and refugee orientation services.
The breakdown is as follows:
- Palmdale (1050 E. Palmdale Blvd.): 63 employees
- Chatsworth (21415 Plummer Street): 33 employees
- Canyon Country (27233 Camp Plenty Road): 5 employees
- Glendale (4680 San Fernando Road): 5 employees
JVS SoCal operates GAIN program offices at all four affected addresses, where it works with Los Angeles County to help eligible residents access employment services and transition into the workforce.
Under the California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, employers must provide at least 60 days’ written notice before issuing a plant closure or otherwise terminating more than 75 employees.
By issuing the WARN filing on November 4 and establishing an effective date of December 31, JVS SoCal adheres to the legal advance notice requirement.
Workers affected by the layoffs may be able to access employment assistance through California’s Rapid Response program and local America’s Job Centers of California. Services can include job-search support, training opportunities and information about unemployment insurance benefits.
For those who are having trouble finding work, JVS SoCal offers job placement services, career training, mentoring, and employment help. Its programs include workforce development for veterans, youth employment initiatives, support for refugees and immigrants and career training in fields such as healthcare, banking and apartment management. Additionally, the organization operates job and workforce centers that link job seekers with companies, training opportunities, and career resources in collaboration with Los Angeles city and county agencies.
JVS SoCal aims to help individuals secure sustainable employment and achieve greater financial independence.
