offered by
Department of Unemployment Assistance
Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development
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Unemployment Information for Employers
WorkShare Program

WorkShare for Employers

WorkShare is a program that offers a smart alternative to layoffs. Employees work reduced hours while collecting unemployment benefits to supplement their lower wages.

If your company needs to reduce payroll costs because of a temporary decline in business, the WorkShare program is your alternative to layoffs. WorkShare allows an employer to reduce the hours of work for employees in an entire company (or a small unit or department), and the employees receive unemployment benefits to supplement their reduced wages.

First time? Start here.

Check eligibility 

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Apply for WorkShare 
Workshare information for employers 

What you need to know

Developing a WorkShare plan 
How WorkShare works for employers 

Related Services

Additional Resources

Employer's Guide to Workshare (PDF 466.74 KB)
Developing your WorkShare Plan (PDF 557.36 KB)
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