282-A:31-a Definitions. –
In this subdivision:
I. "Affected unit" means a specified plant, department, shift, or other definable unit consisting of no fewer than 2 employees to which an approved worksharing plan applies.
II. "Employee" means any individual employed full-time or on a permanent part-time basis by any employer subject to this chapter and in employment subject thereto.
III. "Fringe benefits" include, but are not limited to, health insurance, retirement benefits, paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, and similar advantages which are incidents of employment.
IV. "Normal weekly hours of work" mean the normal number of hours of work each week for an employee in an affected unit when that unit is operating on a full-time basis, not to exceed 40 hours and not including overtime.
V. "Unemployment benefits" or "regular benefits" mean benefits payable under RSA 282-A:3 other than worksharing benefits and includes any amounts payable pursuant to an agreement under any federal law providing for compensation, assistance, or allowances with respect to unemployment.
VI. "Worksharing benefits" mean the benefits payable to employees in an affected unit under an approved worksharing plan.
VII. "Worksharing employer" means an employer with an approved worksharing plan in effect.
VIII. "Worksharing plan" means a plan of an employer under which there is a reduction in the number of hours worked by the employees in an affected unit, and the affected employees share the work remaining after the normal weekly hours of work are reduced.