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2009
In tough economic times, many businesses - large and small - face layoffs. Did you know that the State of Arizona offers an alternative to a layoff?
The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) runs the Shared Work Program for Arizona Employers. Through this program, a business that is facing the need to lay off at least one employee can take a different approach. Once approved for the program, the employer can reduce the total hours for a group of employees, equivalent to the hours that would have been cut through the layoff. Then the affected employees are eligible for a portion of their unemployment compensation while they continue to work.
By using this program, a business can retain its valuable, trained workforce. No employee will lose a job through a layoff, and employee morale can remain high.
Of course, there are official requirements to meet, and there can be some disadvantages, such as the possibility that work scheduling may be more challenging.
For details about this program, start by reading the Shared Work Program FAQs on the DES website, which also includes information about how to apply, forms of payment, and more.
