Scope of application and employee considerations. The parties agree that to address the serious budget shortfall facing Washington State, the Employer will use the process set out below to furlough bargaining unit employees. Furloughed employees, who participate in the Employment Security Department (ESD) SharedWork Program up through July 25, 2020, may qualify to receive additional unemployment assistance for each week they are in temporary layoff status and are receiving unemployment compensation. To assist employees who are subject to the temporary layoffs outlined in this MOU, the Employer agrees to work with the ESD to arrange for educational guidance and assistance with the application process for the SharedWork program and assistance with applying for unemployment benefits for which they may be eligible. During the term of this MOU, some employee performance measures may require consideration for an adjustment proportionate to the number of workdays spent in temporary layoff status.
