Work Sharing (WS) Unemployment Insurance Plan Application {DE 8686}

DE 8686, Work Sharing (WS) Unemployment Insurance Plan Application. This form issued by the Employment Development Department (EDD) in California that serves as an application for the Work Sharing (WS) Unemployment Insurance Plan. The WS program is designed to help employers avoid layoffs by reducing work hours for employees during a temporary slowdown in business, while allowing employees to receive partial unemployment benefits to supplement their reduced income. The DE 8686 form must be completed by the employer and submitted to the EDD for approval. The form requires information such as the employer's name, address, and tax identification number, as well as details about the business and the proposed work-sharing plan, including the number of employees affected and the proposed reduction in work hours. www.FormsWorkflow.com