Staff Resources Temporary Layoff

Below you will find some helpful links and information to assist you in understanding the Metro Y Temporary Layoff Action, applying for New Jersey State Unemployment,  seeking employment during the temporary layoff period and coping with the challenges of the COVID19 Pandemic.    They include:

• Employee Assistance Fund

• Frequently Asked Questions Related to the Temporary Layoff

• New Jersey State Unemployment Links

• NJ DOL Unemployment Workers Frequently Asked Questions

• Job Seeking Support

• Form BC 10 - instructions for applying for unemployment for those laid off effective March 31 (please fill in the address of your Branch location in the work location section)

• Form BC 10 - instructions for applying for unemployment for those separated as of April 3 (please fill in the address of your Branch location in the work location section)

• New Guidance on COVID19 Impact Payments from Social Security Commissioner

• Concern Resources:   Concern Brochure; Quarantine Family Toolkit; Message for Dealing with COVID19; April 2020 Recovering from Trauma with Resilience; FACE COVID ebook; Breathing Techniques; Top Ten Tips to Manage Stress and Anxiety; Children, Funerals, and a Pandemic; Resources to Assist Clients Dealing with Anxiety and Other Mental Health Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic; Cornovirus Anxiety Workbook (A Tool to Help You Build Resilience During Difficult Times)

• United Way of Northern New Jersey announces Emergency Financial Assistance Recovery Fund for low- to moderate income individuals who have experienced a loss of income due to COVID-19.

• Metro YMCA has established a new partnership with Affinity Federal Credit Union.  Affinity will be offering an upcoming webinar for all who are interested in learning more about their products and services.  You can learn more about Affinity on the Why Choose Affinity Flyer below.  The Affinity Webinar Powerpoint is also below.

We will continue to add additional resources.  The Human Resources Staff also stands ready to answer your questions and assist you: 

• Sharon Czebotar, CHRO (sczebotar@metroymcas.org); 

• Betlihem Giref, Senior HR Generalist (bgiref@metroymcas.org); 

• Jackie Silva, Senior HR Generalist (jsilva@metroymcas.org)