Program Benefits

This program provides an alternative to layoffs during a difficult time. Employers keep trained workers and are able to get up and running to full capacity faster, without having to rehire and/or train staff.

Employees keep their jobs and receive unemployment benefits while their hours are reduced rather than eliminated; they stay partially employed instead of becoming unemployed.

Eligible WorkShare participants will receive a percentage of their weekly benefit amount equal to the percentage of the hour reduction. Weekly benefit amounts may be reduced for additional hours worked. Reductions shall be made when an employee works for a non-WorkShare employer(s) and earns more than $128.

Employees maintain their health benefits at their employer. Retirement contributions made by an employer on behalf of the employee will be based on hours worked. Any other fringe benefits may be continued or discontinued at the discretion of the employer and must be addressed in the plan.