Section 172-27-4 - Modification of a WorkShare PlanA. Modification that is Not a Substantial Change. An operational approved WorkShare plan may be modified by the eligible employer with the consent of a collective bargaining agent that covers the affected employees, if any, if the modification is not substantial, conforms with the plan approved by the commissioner and is reported promptly to the commissioner by the eligible employer.B. Substantial Change. A new plan application must be submitted for each substantial modification or change to any existing WorkShare plan. The decision of the commissioner is final and not subject to appeal.C. Recalling employees previously laid off by the WorkShare employer under the conditions of the approved WorkShare plan for the unit is allowed from the point of recall.D. Newly hired employees hired in a unit covered by a WorkShare plan are required to work no less than one week at their full, normal hours agreed upon at the time of hire before any WorkShare reduction in hours is allowed. After this one week, the employer must reduce the number of work hours of the new hire per the approved WorkShare plan for the unit in question. There is no impact on existing employees in the affected unit on WorkShare during this time.12-172 C.M.R. ch. 27, § 4