Sick Of Furloughs? Workshare

I think everyone’s sick of furloughs by now, though they remain a necessary fact of life. Or do they?

HRMorning reports that 18 states offer a “workshare” program, wherein a company cuts employees’ hours (and pay) by 20-40 percent. The state’s unemployment and other benefits then kick in to cover the lost income. Sort of. Each state that participates has its own rules for how to apply and—more importantly—how much money you’d get while “workshared.”

California,