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Programa de Trabajo Compartido

Los empleadores pueden presentar una solicitud para el Programa de Trabajo Compartido como una alternativa temporal a los despidos si la producción o los servicios del negocio se han reducido.

Cómo funciona

El programa ayuda a los empleadores a:

  • Minimizar o eliminar la necesidad de despidos en casi todos los tipos de negocios o industrias.
  • Mantener a los empleados capacitados y recuperarse rápidamente cuando las condiciones del negocio mejoren.

Los empleados cuyas horas y salarios se han reducido pueden:

  • Recibir beneficios por desempleo.
  • Mantener su empleo actual.
  • Minimizar las dificultades económicas.

To participate, an employer’s business must meet all of the following requirements:

  • Be a legally registered business in California.
  • Have an active California State Employer Account Number.
  • A minimum of two employees and at least 10 percent of your regular workforce, or a department of the workforce, must be affected by a reduction in hours and wages.
  • Hours and wages must be reduced by 10 to 60 percent.
  • Health and retirement benefits must stay the same as before, or they must meet the same standards as other employees who are not participating in Work Sharing.
  • The employees’ bargaining unit must agree to voluntarily participate and sign the application for Work Sharing.
  • Affected work units to be covered by the Work Sharing plan, and each participating employee, must be identified by their legal name and Social Security number.
  • Employees must know in advance that you plan to take part in the Work Sharing program.
  • Estimated amount of layoffs to be avoided by participating in the Work Sharing program.
  • All necessary reports and information are provided to the EDD.
  • Leased, intermittent, seasonal, or temporary service employees cannot participate.
  • Corporate officers or major stock holders with investment in the company cannot participate.
  • Work Sharing cannot be used as a transition to a layoff.

Apply or Renew Online

Apply or renew online for faster processing and to conveniently manage your account.

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Register for an Account

To access Work Sharing online, you must first register for an account, even if you already have an existing plan.

Once you have registered, log in to apply for a Work Sharing plan, submit a form, or quickly view and manage approved plans online.

If you have an existing plan, you can link it to your new online account after you log in.

Register for an Account

Already have an account? Log in to Work Sharing.

Apply or Renew by Mail

All employers can also apply by mail with the Work Sharing (WS) Unemployment Insurance Plan Application (DE 8686) (PDF).

You may need to download the no-cost Adobe Reader to view and print the application.

Contact Work Sharing

Employers

If you need additional information on the Work Sharing Program, contact the EDD Special Claims Office at 1-916-464-3343.

Employees

If you are approved by your employer to participate in the Work Sharing Program and have questions about your claim, contact the EDD Special Claims office at 1-916-464-3300.

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