#237 The SharedWork Program with Rafael Colon and Leigh Rowley

Published: Oct. 30, 2021, 6 p.m.

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Do you know what resource is the best kept secret for small businesses in Washington State?\\xa0 It\\u2019s SharedWork! \\xa0

In this episode of Open House, Reba and Eric discuss the SharedWork program with Director, Rafael Colon and Coordinator, Leigh Rowley, an almost four-decades-old initiative enabling businesses to retain skilled employees during economic or seasonal downturns, by allowing them to cut hours and leverage unemployment insurance to help compensate the difference in employee income.

Find out how your business can take part in this program, what qualifies a business for participation, how long\\xa0 a company remains eligible for program benefits, how to calculate those benefits, and how the program protects itself against fraud.\\xa0

Check out the program website at www.esd.wa.gov/SharedWork

Plus, Eric and Reba engage in a whimsical series of discussions about roof and gutter fails, critter invasions, prowler problems and the consequence of appraiser shortages.

Most importantly, learn from Eric Aasness why you should never touch racoon poop.

It's friendly, fun and informative content from your two favorite experts on real estate and financing,\\xa0 on this episode of Open House with Team Reba!

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