Littler Mini Guide – How to Handle Furloughs
This Littler Mini-Guide addresses some of the common issues employers may face when considering furloughs.
This Littler Mini-Guide addresses some of the common issues employers may face when considering furloughs.
Topics include:
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Whether to reduce the days or hours of work or reduce full weeks of employment.
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The impact of furloughs on the exemption status of employees.
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Whether federal or state WARN statutes are triggered.
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Continuation of benefits during furloughs.
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The availability of unemployment compensation.
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Alternatives to furloughs.
Also included in this Mini-Guide are practical materials employers can tailor for their workplace, such as a Notice Not to Work During Furlough, Notice regarding Reduction in Pay/Hours/Reclassification, and a 50-State Survey on Unemployment Eligibility During Furlough.