Sec. 31-274j. Voluntary shared work unemployment compensation program. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 31-274j. Voluntary shared work unemployment compensation program. (a) As used in this section, "administrator" means the Labor Commissioner in his capacity as administrator of unemployment compensation under this chapter.

      (b) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the administrator shall establish a voluntary shared work unemployment compensation program allowing participating employees to collect unemployment compensation benefits if the employees work a reduced number of hours per week with a corresponding reduction in wages under a shared work plan submitted by a contributing employer subject to the provisions of this chapter and approved by the administrator.

      (c) The administrator shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to establish requirements for and administer the shared work unemployment compensation program.

      (P.A. 93-243, S. 8, 15.)

      History: P.A. 93-243 effective June 23, 1993.