July/August
2002
Q.
We
are entering a slow time for our industry and are thinking
about a temporary lay-off of several departments. We’d
like to avoid this, if possible, and wanted to know if there
are any programs that could assist us.
A. The
“Shared Work Program” is administered by the New
York State Department of Labor and may be able to help you.
It is a voluntary program that provides employers who are facing
a temporary decline in business with an alternative to layoffs.
Rather than laying off a percentage of the workforce to cut
costs, an employer can reduce the hours and wages of all or
a particular group of employees. They can then receive partial
unemployment insurance benefits to supplement their lost wages.
For
more information, visit the
NYSDOL website.
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