Extending the temporary enhancements to the Work-Sharing program for employers and employees affected by COVID-19

Temporary enhancements to the Work-Sharing (WS) program, currently effective between March 15, 2020 and September 26, 2021 will be extended for one additional year. This includes the extension of the maximum duration of a WS agreement from 38 weeks to 76 weeks, the waiving of the mandatory cooling off period for employers already using the WS program, the easing of the recovery plan requirements, and the expansion of eligibility criteria.