Work Share Program - Virtual Workshop (July 14, 2020)

The State of Michigan’s Work Share Program enables employers to better react to customer demand and staffing requirements during these uncertain times, as the state reopens.

This innovative program allows you to reduce the number of hours employees work during a week while unemployment compensation makes up a portion of their lost income: a win-win situation for everyone.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Minimizes or eliminates the need for employee layoffs; keeps your skilled workforce intact
• You can reduce employee hours to reflect decreases in business demand
• Enables you to avoid the expenses associated with recruiting, hiring and training new employees when business picks back up
• Can be used for virtually any business or industry
• Employees still receive partial unemployment payments to offset or replace income losses
• Employees retain their fringe benefits while participating in the plan
• Allows you to restart your business easier, as the state reopens