Iowa Admin. Code r. 871-24.45

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 871-24.45 - [Effective 2/12/2025] Voluntary shared work

The voluntary shared work program provides that employers facing a temporary shortfall may reduce the work hours of all employees in an affected unit and those employees will receive a portion of their regular unemployment insurance benefits. The program is designed to reduce unemployment and stabilize the workforce. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the voluntary shared work coordinator. The employer will administer the program in cooperation with the department. Participating employees will complete the employee information form and claim for benefits and return it to the employer, who will submit it to the department. Administrative penalties in force during the duration of the plan will make an employee ineligible for the program. Child support obligations will be deducted and unemployment insurance overpayments will be offset as they are for regular unemployment insurance benefits.

(1) The duration of a shared work plan is between 4 and 52 weeks. Any requests for subsequent plans will be reviewed by the department.

(2) Employment is considered seasonal if the production or service provided by the employment is curtailed by at least 45 percent or ceases for a four-month or longer period on an annual basis due to climatic conditions.

(3) A plan that has been approved may be modified at the discretion of the department. An employer seeking modification of an approved plan must demonstrate good cause as to why the modification is necessary and that the factors necessitating the modification were not foreseeable at the time the plan was submitted.

(4) The department retains discretion to approve, deny, or revoke an approved plan.

(5) Employer requirements.

a. For each week that a voluntary shared work employer has an active plan, the employer will submit a certification of hours worked by each employee covered under the plan in the form or manner directed by the department. This includes a part-time employee provided that the employee meets all other requirements.

b. The first employer weekly certification is due no later than the Monday following the effective date of the employer's approved work share plan. All subsequent weekly employer certifications are due no later than Monday (close of business) immediately following the benefit week. If the employer fails to submit the weekly certification by Monday immediately following the benefit week, the department will have good cause to terminate the employer's work share plan.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 96.40.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 871-24.45

Adopted by IAB January 8, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 14, effective 2/12/2025