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7/3/2015 1 Work Force Reduction Program
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Permanent reduction in the overall number of employees. Under Work Force Reduction Program, workers who agree to leave their job to preserve their co-workers’ jobs may receive EI regular benefits (as long as they are eligible).
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7/3/2015 3 Work Force Reduction Program An employer work-force reduction process: is initiated by the employer; has as its objective a permanent reduction in the overall number of employees; offers employees the option to leave employment voluntarily; and is documented by the employer.
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Who is eligible? Group covered by WFR Program: Can include all employees (Full time, seasonal, temporary/on-call). Can be limited to a sector, particular group or work site. Employers can make offer of WFR to specific employees only. They do not have to offer WFR to all employees.
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Documentation Process Employers must provide documentation to program expert in the form of: letter, notice, memorandum or some other relevant documentation. WFR questionnaire provided to employer by program expert. Short time frame for approval of program. Flexible time frame for duration of program. Program Contact: Graydon Holdbeck Email: graydon.holdbeck@servicecanada.gc.ca
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