Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Encouraging Wisconsin Employers to Consider Updated Work-Share Program
Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 -- 9:21 AM
-The Department of Workforce Development is encouraging Wisconsin employers to consider Wisconsin's updated Work-Share Program to avoid worker layoffs.The Work-Share Program, also called "short-term compensation" (STC), is designed to help both employers and employees. Instead of laying off workers, a participating employer may reduce their work hours. Workers whose hours are reduced under an approved work-share plan receive unemployment benefits that are pro-rated for the partial work reduction.
This allows everyone in the work unit to maintain some income and their health benefits. For more information on the Work-Share Program and how to apply, please visit https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/uitax/workshare.htm. For additional questions, contact the DWD-Unemployment Insurance Employer Service Team at [email protected]
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