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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 24, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Illinois, we recommend that you visit the state's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal.

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Description of Program and Relief

Work Share Legislation

Description of Program and Relief

Illinois’s Work Share law encourages employers to temporarily reduce hours, rather than lay off workers. Workers who are affected can collect partial unemployment benefits, while staying on the job part-time. This legislation has not changed in response to COVID-19.

Government or Lead Agency

Illinois State Legislature

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Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Information about eligibility is available here:

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2434&ChapterID=68

Partial unemployment benefits are permitted when an employer cuts hours among at least 10% of its staff and shares the remaining work among those employees.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

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Contact for More Information

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List of Additional Information

Please visit:

https://labortribune.com/new-illinois-law-designed-to-prevent-layoffs-using-unemployment-benefits/

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2434&ChapterID=68 (section 502)


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