Workshare is a layoff aversion program administered by the Maine Department of Labor to help businesses retain or bring back their trained workforce.
WorkShare is a layoff aversion program administered by the Maine Department of Labor to help businesses retain or bring back their trained workforce and keep workers connected to employment during temporary economic downturns.
Businesses can voluntarily reduce the hours of staff instead of laying them off, and employees can collect a partial unemployment benefit to help offset the loss of income due to reduced work hours.
For more information go to maine.gov/unemployment/workshare
WorkShare Employer Guide
Resources for Laid Off Workers
