Layoff support resources

Resources to help employees facing layoff

Preparing for a layoff is a difficult and stressful time. Finding accurate and supportive information is important. This website is designed to share information about benefits, pay, and retirement; programs that can help you land a new job; and mental health and well-being resources, so you have the tools you need as you transition from King County employment.

Resources and tools

Review the items below to help your transition and take the next step in your career.

Two layoff programs are available to provide support:

Career Support Services: Access virtual career development services, workshops, and online resources.
Priority Placement Program: Eligible participants will be given priority placement consideration for positions that have the same or lower pay range and are the same or lower FTE level.

Additional resources include:

Look for a new career opportunity on the King County Careers website.
Review the list of resources for employees facing a layoff.

Take care of mental and emotional health, and well-being

Learn about wellness programs offered by Balanced You, your King County employee wellness program.
Seek Making Life Easier: free counseling and referrals for employees facing personal issues.
Consider the Employee Assistance Program: free counseling to help employees navigate workplace stress.
Check out the Financial and Mental Health Resources for King County Employees Facing Layoff Guide developed by Balanced You.
Review the King County Mental Health Resource Guide for more information and tools.
Watch our free mindfulness videos for help reducing stress, developed for King County employees.
Visit the Balanced You blog for health and well-being tips and resources.

Benefits, payroll, and more

View information on benefits, pay, insurance, and flexible spending account on the Benefits Leaving Employment page.
Get information about retirement and learn about the different options available.

What financial resources are available?

Free financial wellness resources through My Secure Advantage. See this Balanced You overview for details
If you are enrolled in T. Rowe Price, you may qualify for early withdrawal due to hardship.
You may be able to get discounts on products and services through the Employee Discount Program.

King County learning resources

Check out the Learning and Development training website and King County eLearning, with free access to thousands of resources, such as these useful courses:

Complete available trainings to refresh your knowledge of King County policies and practices: