Work Sharing Program Educational Webinar

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN22-31

Issued: March 17, 2023

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is hosting an educational webinar about the Unemployment Insurance’s (UI) Work Sharing Program. The goal of this webinar is to provide employers with information on the benefits of using the Work Sharing Program as a temporary alternative to layoffs.

Instead of layoffs, employers can cut hours and wages while the EDD pays partial unemployment benefits. Employers can avoid the cost of hiring and training new employees when their business or the economy improves. This program has less impact on unemployment taxes than a full layoff, and it can positively affect employee morale and loyalty.

Interested parties are encouraged to visit the UI Work Sharing Program webpage for more information about the program. To register for the one-hour virtual UI Work Sharing Program webinar, visit the EDD’s Payroll Tax Seminars webpage and select The Work Sharing Program from the drop-down menu. The webinar is being offered on a bi-monthly basis this year and will cover the following topics:

  • What is the Work Sharing Program?
  • How it can help employers and employees during tough economic times.
  • Program eligibility.
  • How to apply.
  • Managing the program, and more!

America’s Job Center of CaliforniaSM staff is encouraged to share information about the UI Work Sharing Program and the no cost webinars with their employer community.

Help EDD spread the word about the Work Sharing Program and its benefits!

 

/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division