DWD announces “dramatic increase” in Work-Share Program

10 Jun 2020


The Department of Workforce Development announced it has more than 500 “work-share” plans with almost 18,000 participants in Wisconsin.

The program is designed to help employers keep employees during slow business periods by reducing worker hours. It allows employees to file for partial unemployment benefits while keeping benefits from their employer, therefore avoiding financial challenges associated with a total loss of work.

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