Littler Mini Guide – How to Handle Furloughs

This Littler Mini-Guide addresses some of the common issues employers may face when considering furloughs.

Topics include:

  • Whether to reduce the days or hours of work or reduce full weeks of employment.
  • The impact of furloughs on the exemption status of employees.
  • Whether federal or state WARN statutes are triggered.
  • Continuation of benefits during furloughs.
  • The availability of unemployment compensation.
  • 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.

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