Federal Work-Sharing Program – COVID-19
What is work-sharing? Work-sharing is a program designed to help eligible employers avoid layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in the normal level of business activity (that is beyond the control of the employer). The program is available to both federally and provincially regulated employers. As a result, Employment Insurance Benefits are provided for eligible employees as income support. Affected employees must agree to work a reduced schedule and share available wor