Get Download Application Here - Connecticut Department Of Labor

Filling out the Download Application Here for the Connecticut Department of Labor is essential for initiating or modifying a Shared Work Plan. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help you navigate the application process with ease.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the application form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the application form and open it in your document editor.
2. Begin by entering your employer name in the designated field, which identifies your business or organization.
3. Input your Connecticut Department of Labor registration number to verify your business registration status.
4. Fill in your mailing address, ensuring it is accurate for correspondence.
5. If the location of the shared work differs from your mailing address, specify that location in the next field.
6. Enter the contact person's name who will manage the Shared Work Plan.
7. Provide a telephone number where your contact person can be reached for further inquiries.
8. Include the contact person's email address for electronic communication.
9. Optionally, enter a fax number if relevant for your correspondence.
10. Define the ‘affected units’ by detailing the departments or shifts impacted by the Shared Work Plan.
11. List any bargaining agents involved, if applicable, for union representation.
12. Indicate the total number of employees in the affected unit.
13. Specify the number of hours constituting your standard work week.
14. Outline the percentage by which work hours will be reduced for employees under the Shared Work Plan.
15. Confirm whether all shared work employees in the affected unit will be subject to the same percentage reduction in hours.
16. State whether fringe benefits will continue as if their normal weekly hours have not been reduced.
17. Acknowledge if service credits toward seniority will accrue during the reduced hours.
18. Certify that all contributions for past and current periods have been paid as required.
19. Specify the start date of the plan, ensuring it is a Sunday.
20. Indicate the end date of the plan, which must fall on a Saturday and not exceed a duration of 26 weeks.
21. If applicable, note any planned vacation shutdowns during this period and provide the specific dates.
22. Confirm if the Shared Work Plan serves to avoid temporary layoffs affecting at least ten percent of employees in the affected unit.
23. Verify that this plan applies exclusively to permanent full-time employees.
24. Acknowledge if you are a seasonal employer.
25. Agree to provide all reports necessary for the plan's administration.
26. Commit to monitoring and evaluating the operation of the Shared Work Plan as instructed.
27. Address whether employees involved in the plan are part of a collective bargaining unit and provide relevant information.
28. If not part of a union, certify that employees were informed about the plan and attach any necessary documentation.
29. Complete the employer certification by signing and dating the application.
30. After completing all sections, review your responses, then save changes, download, print, or share the completed form.

Begin your process by completing the Download Application Here online.