In the category of better late than never, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor has published Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Furloughs and Other Reductions in Pay and Hours Worked Issues as a means of answering "some of the most frequently asked questions that have arisen when private and public employers require employees to take furloughs and to take other reductions in pay and / or hours worked as businesses and State and local governments adjust to economic challenges."
Recent research suggests that we may have already seen the high point of employers implementing furloughs or other alternative work schedules as a cost-savings strategy, but if your organization is still considering such a program, this FAQ is a good resource for learning about the different wage and hour laws that may impact such a move.
Hat tip to Jon Hyman of the Ohio Employer's Law Blog for bringing this resource to our attention. Jon recommends - and I heartily concur - that it is still a good idea to consult with employment counsel before proceeding with a program of this nature.
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