Are furloughs (i.e. one or more days or weeks/year) or other staff time adjustments allowed?
This type of FTE adjustment must be approved by the college and university (and via Ohio State Human Resources). We are seeking additional information about these possibilities, but it does not look promising. Individuals may volunteer to take a reduction in FTE/hours if they so choose. However, they must write a letter indicating they are volunteering for reduced FTE/hours and understand the ramifications of their decision. This must be strictly voluntary. A “forced” reduction in time (RIF) must follow university policies and procedures, which gives the employee options.
