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Apply for the WorkShare program

Learn how to apply for the WorkShare program
Apply for the WorkShare program online 

Contacts

DUA WorkShare Department

Phone

WorkShare Department Call DUA WorkShare Department, WorkShare Department at (617) 626-5521

For questions about WorkShare

Revenue Service Information Line Call DUA WorkShare Department, Revenue Service Information Line at (617) 626-5075

Select option 1 for questions about activating your UI Online employer account or registering for an Employer Account Number (EAN).

The Details

What you need

Employers can apply for WorkShare online. Before starting your application, make sure you're eligible for WorkShare and create a Workshare plan.

How to apply

  1. Log in to Unemployment Services for Employers
  2. In the employer information panel, select view more employer details
  3. Go to the additional actions tab
  4. In the WorkShare program panel, select apply for a WorkShare plan
  5. Follow the prompts and select submit to complete your application 

Next steps

  1. Look for updates from the Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA)

    DUA will review your application and WorkShare plan. Decisions will be sent to your Unemployment Services for Employers inbox.

  2. Notify employees

    If approved, you are responsible for informing employees about the plan and their responsibilities while it’s active, including that they need to apply for unemployment benefits and file weekly claims while they are on the WorkShare plan.

  3. File weekly employer certifications

    While a plan is active, you need to submit weekly certifications about wages paid to employees:

    1. Log in to Unemployment Services for Employers
    2. In the outstanding plan weeks panel, select begin filing plan weeks
    3. Follow the prompts to submit the required information

    Employees also need to submit weekly benefits claims. 

  4. Continue your usual unemployment responsibilities

    While a WorkShare plan is active, you are still responsible for filing quarterly wage detail reports and paying unemployment contributions. 

Contact

Phone
WorkShare Department Call DUA WorkShare Department, WorkShare Department at (617) 626-5521

For questions about WorkShare

Revenue Service Information Line Call DUA WorkShare Department, Revenue Service Information Line at (617) 626-5075

Select option 1 for questions about activating your UI Online employer account or registering for an Employer Account Number (EAN).

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