What is the Voluntary Furlough Program?
The Voluntary Furlough Program is intended to reduce salary costs and thereby lessen the need for reductions in the workforce by allowing employees to take up to 30 days off from work without pay in a calendar year without adversely affecting certain benefits. Unlike an unpaid leave of absence, a furlough would allow many employee benefits to remain in force. You would retain seniority, continue eligibility for promotional opportunities and employment lists, and would see no change in your anniversary date. If you are a full-time employee and are covered by your employer’s health benefits plan, you could continue health coverage while on furlough. The furlough may be extended by up to another 60 days in a calendar year under certain conditions (see exceptions in Rule Relaxation for State Employees below). Furlough and the furlough extension are subject to the approval of the employer.
Related Questions
- I initially selected the Voluntary Pay Reduction Program, but have since decided that the Furlough Program would be a better choice, can I change my selection?
- What has been the response to voluntary programs such as the voluntary furlough, reduction in time and the retirement incentive program for PSA employees?
- Can furlough days taken under a voluntary furlough program be counted towards furlough days required through a mandatory furlough program?
