We will discuss options to return employees safely to work while social distancing and providing flexible scheduling.
The Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program can be particularly beneficial in returning employees to work during uncertain times. Missouri businesses are using the program to scale up and down through uncertain times. Shared Work helps employees, employers, and communities.
Learn more about how the Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program is an alternative to layoffs for employers faced with a reduction in available work.
The program allows an employer to divide the available work among a specified group of affected employees avoiding a layoff. Employees receive a portion of their unemployment benefits while working reduced hours.
- Anna Hui – Director Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations • The importance of this program for business during this time.
- Dan Mehan – President/CEO Missouri Chamber • Why the Missouri Chamber is a supporter of Shared Work and the program can help during a shifting economy.
- Shad Burner - Missouri Department of Economic Development • How the Shared Work Program has been critical for business in small communities.
- Janelle Robertson - Human Resources Manager-Hilton • How Shared Work program was a critical part of retaining Hilton employees during the pandemic.

Date and Time
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Location
Virtual Event