oregon work share business and the state of oregon working together to reduce layoffs
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OregonWork ShareBusiness and the State of
Oregon Working Together to Reduce Layoffs
Overview: What is Work Share?
Work share: a program that offers an alternative to laying off employees. Advantages for Employers and Employees
Work share: uses regular unemployment insurance benefits to compensate for the lost wages. Impact to Employer Tax Rate
Work share: Eligibility Conditions
A Program Beneficial to Everyone:
Oregon Work Share
A voluntary program
Avoids layoffs
Preserves jobs by using a portion of Unemployment compensation
Maintains work skills during temporary declines in business activity
Cushions the adverse effect of work reduction
Advantages for Employers
Continuous employment
Maintain skills
Work and earn wages and receive a portion of UI benefits
Continuation of health care and retirement benefits
A Program Beneficial to Everyone:
Oregon Work Share
Advantages for Employees
John Doe normally works 40-hours per week and earns $600 in regular pay. Under the Work Share program, John’s hours are reduced by 1 day of work per week- from 5 days to 4 days (a 20% reduction). How does this compare to a total layoff for John?
How Work Share Compares to a Layoff?
Hours worked: 0
Hours worked: 32
(20% of UC Benefit)
Benefits paid under a Work Share plan are charged against an employer’s account the same manner as regular UI benefits.
Effect of Work Share on UI Tax Rate
Any employer with three or more employees
Employees are eligible for UI benefits
Hours are reduced at least 20% and not more than 40%
Plans last no more than one year
Employees must be fully available for work with their Work Share employer
Worked continuously for six months on a full-time basis, or for one year, on a part-time basis
Eligibility Conditions
Oregon Employment DepartmentAttn: Work Share875 Union St NESalem, OR 97311
503-947-1649800-237-3710 ext. 71649