The Work Sharing Program Helps California Employers Avoid Layoffs

We strongly encourage any employers thinking about layoffs to try the newly revamped Work Sharing program instead. It’s fast and simple to apply online and manage a flexible Work Sharing Plan. Employers cut hours and wages while we make up for some of that lost income for workers with partial unemployment benefits. When the economy improves, employers won’t have to hire and train new workers.

Tom J., of A&M Welding in Gardena, CA, shares, “Without the Work Sharing program, we would have had to lay off several employees. The EDD’s Work Sharing program has been an invaluable asset allowing us to retain our employees during economic slowdowns.”

Employers across the state in various sectors are giving Work Sharing a try. It’s a win-win. We’ve hosted three full-capacity webinars this year to share information about the revised program, with more to come. Register now for the next webinar on July 13, and share this Work Sharing Program: Alternative to Layoffs (PDF) publication and our website resources with an employer you know.