Who is affected by the furlough?
The furlough applies to all branches of State government and includes the Nevada System of Higher Education, the Public Employees Retirement System and all other entities of State government other than professional and occupational licensing boards. The furlough does not apply to employees of the Department of Cultural Affairs whose standard workweek was reduced from 40 hours to 32 hours effective July 1, 2009. Additionally, an exception maybe granted for some positions within State government because of the need to provide appropriate services that are necessary for the protection of public health, safety and welfare.
