Layoff for Employers

If you are an employer preparing to lay off employees (permanently or temporarily), there are a few options available to streamline the unemployment process for affected employees.

What are My Options for Permanent Layoffs?

For permanent layoffs, we recommend that you submit what’s referred to as a Mass Layoff report. The Mass Layoff report gives you the ability to provide information for employees currently on a layoff from your company. This report acts as your employer response to each listed employee's unemployment claim when they file, which will speed up the processing time and result in quicker payments.

You may submit a Mass Layoff report via your Employer e-Services account on Jobs4TN.gov.

  1. From the e-Services Summary screen, select the Employer Services link within the UI Tax Account panel. (If you manage multiple UI accounts under one logon, be sure to select this link within the appropriate UI Tax Account panel.)
  2. Locate and select the Additional Services tab.
  3. Locate the Employee Reporting panel and select the Report a Mass Layoff link.
  4. Follow the steps embedded in the request to submit your Mass Layoff report.

Don’t have an account? You may register by visiting the Employer e-Services landing page and selecting Sign Up for an Online Account.

What are My Options for Temporary Layoffs?

For temporary layoffs, we recommend that you submit what’s referred to as an Employer Filed Claims request. The Employer Filed Claims request gives you the ability to file individual unemployment claims for any employees currently on a layoff from your company. Submitting an EFC request will significantly speed up the processing time and result in quicker payments.

You may submit an Employer Filed Claims report via your Employer e-Services account on Jobs4TN.gov.

  1. From the e-Services Summary screen, select the Submit an Employer Filed Claim link within the UI Tax Account panel. (If you manage multiple UI accounts under one logon, be sure to select this link within the appropriate UI Tax Account panel.)
  2. Follow the steps embedded in the request to submit your Employer Filed Claims report.

Don’t have an account? You may register by visiting the Employer e-Services landing page and selecting Sign Up for an Online Account.

Questions/Concerns?

Please feel free to contact the employer helpdesk directly at Employer.helpdesk@tn.gov.