Did your job go overseas?
If you’ve lost your job due to a layoff, downsizing, or plant closure, and if that job went overseas, you may be eligible for special services under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act (TAA). The link below provides general information about the Trade Adjustment Assistance program in Texas.
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/svcs/taa/taahp.html
If you were 50 years of age, or older, when you were laid off, pay particular attention to information about Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) found here.
http://www.doleta.gov/tradeact/benefits.cfm
Recent Trade Affected Layoffs in Texoma
Workers who are affected by the closing of Folgers Coffee, or MEMC Southwest, are covered under the rules of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009.
The Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009 applies to workers included in certified petitions filed between May 18, 2009 and February 14, 2011.
The rules for the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2009 can be found here:
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/svcs/taa/taa-60.pdf
Workers who are affected by any other trade related layoff, are covered under the rules of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2002.
The Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2002 applies to workers included in certified petitions filed before May 18, 2009 or after February 14, 2011.
The rules for the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act of 2002 can be found here:
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/svcs/taa/taa-50e.pdf
Not sure if your layoff was Trade Affected?
If you’ve lost your job due to a layoff, downsizing, or plant closure, and you think that job went overseas, contact your nearest Workforce Center.
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