7/3/2015 1 work force reduction program. permanent reduction in the overall number of employees. ...
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Work Force Reduction Program
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Work Force Reduction Program
Permanent reduction in the overall number of employees.
Under Work Force Reduction Program, workers who agree to leave their job to preserve their co-workers’ jobs may receive EI regular benefits (as long as they are eligible).
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Work Force Reduction Program
An employer work-force reduction process:
is initiated by the employer;
has as its objective a permanent reduction in the overall number of employees;
offers employees the option to leave employment voluntarily; and
is documented by the employer.
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Who is eligible?
Group covered by WFR Program: Can include all employees (Full time, seasonal,
temporary/on-call). Can be limited to a sector, particular group or work
site.
Employers can make offer of WFR to specific employees only. They do not have to offer WFR to all employees.
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Documentation Process
Employers must provide documentation to program expert in the form of: letter, notice, memorandum or some other relevant
documentation. WFR questionnaire provided to employer by program expert.
Short time frame for approval of program.
Flexible time frame for duration of program.
Program Contact: Graydon HoldbeckEmail: [email protected]
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