(1) A short-time compensation plan shall be effective on the date that is mutually agreed upon by the employer and the commissioner, which shall be specified in the notice of approval to the employer. The plan shall expire on the date specified in the notice of approval, which shall be either the date at the end of the twelfth full calendar month after its effective date or an earlier date mutually agreed upon by the employer and the commissioner.

(2) If a short-time compensation plan is revoked by the commissioner under section 48-677, the plan shall terminate on the date specified in the commissioner's written order of revocation.

(3) An employer may terminate a short-time compensation plan at any time upon written notice to the commissioner. Upon receipt of such notice from the employer, the commissioner shall promptly notify each member of the affected unit of the termination date.

(4) An employer may submit a new application to participate in another short-time compensation plan at any time after the expiration or termination date.