What are the business eligibility requirements?
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Audri Smith
To participate in the Shared Work Program, an employer must:
- have reduced the normal weekly work hours and corresponding wages by at least 10% but no more than 50%.
- have a reduction that affects a business unit of two or more employees
- apply the plan for reduced hours to at least 10% of the employees in the affected unit.
The Shared Work Program is not available for seasonal layoffs.