### Question
What does short-time compensation program mean?


### Answer
**Short-time compensation program** has the following meaning in *26 U.S.C. § 3306*:

> a program under which—


(1) the participation of an employer is voluntary

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 3306*
  - Heading: **Subtitle C-Employment Taxes > CHAPTER 23-FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ACT**

