What services are provided to help businesses avoid laying off workers?
A. For companies that are evolving to keep up with changes in technology, lines of business, sales patterns, etc., it may be possible to retrain employees and avoid layoffs. Employers can contact their nearest WorkSource office for ideas and assistance in addressing their needs; some may even qualify for special federal- or state-funded retraining programs. Another alternative to layoffs is the Shared-Work Program. Shared Work allows businesses to avoid layoffs by reducing their workers’ hours, while the employees receive partial unemployment benefits to supplement their income during the decline. Employers get the benefit of reduced payroll costs while maintaining a qualified work force until business picks up again; workers benefit from maintaining a somewhat lower but steady income; and the unemployment insurance system benefits by having fewer workers drawing full unemployment benefits.
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