Do furlough hours count toward “hours work” for overtime purposes?
No. Won’t my department be forced to work employees overtime to make up for the furlough days? Department budgets will be reduced for the two furlough days and will not be augmented for overtime pay to supplement behind the furlough. Will the furlough days affect my benefits such as retirement? Benefits remain the same. The furlough doesn’t affect payouts for unused leave, service credit, health, dental, or retirement benefits. Does the furlough impact Social Security? No. How does the furlough affect my Savings Plus Program account? See the Furloughs -SPP page. Can I stop or change the FlexElect deduction for my Medical Reimbursement Account? No, the furlough is not a “permitting event.” See the FlexElect Handbook for details. Can I stop or change the FlexElect deduction for my Dependent Care Reimbursement Account? Yes, the furlough is a “permitting event” and you may change or cancel the deduction amount for your Dependent Care Reimbursement account. See the FlexElect Handbook for de
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