TWC's Shared Work Program as Alternative to LayOffs
19 Mar 2020
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) encourages employers to enroll in Shared Work program as an alternative to layoffs. The voluntary Shared Work program was developed to help Texas employers and employees withstand a slowdown in business such as the impact of COVID-19.
For more information on the Shared Work Program or to apply for the program visit https://twc.texas.gov/businesses/shared-work
Additionally, please note that TWC now has a “Information for COVID-19” banner on our homepage: https://twc.texas.gov/
Specific information is provided for Employers and Job Seekers
Employers – https://twc.texas.gov/news/covid-19-resources-employers
and
Job Seekers - https://twc.texas.gov/news/covid-19-resources-job-seekers
Finally, please reach out to us should you have any questions about Skills Development Fund, Skills for Small Business or Self Sufficiency Fund projects at skills@state.tx.us.
Wishing safety and wellbeing to you, your family, your colleagues and community.
Dale A. Robertson, Interim Director
Office of Employer Initiatives
Texas Workforce Commission