Until the legislature meets, it is unlikely we will hear of any centrally mandated measures for confronting the budget deficits, and for now furloughs are not an option actively being employed. Using the web browsers, it is possible to access sites that treat the legal aspects for furloughs for different types of state employees (there may be legal distinctions as to exempt and nonexempt state employee status), and you can find those with relative ease. My advise is, simply, to continue to monitor your favorite media outlets. As we get closer to the legislative session the options favored by lawmakers will become more apparent. Should furloughs become part of UT policy, i will let all of you know the moment I hear.
Until the legislature meets, it is unlikely we will hear of any centrally mandated measures for confronting the budget deficits, and for now furloughs are not an option actively being employed. Using the web browsers, it is possible to access sites that treat the legal aspects for furloughs for different types of state employees (there may be legal distinctions as to exempt and nonexempt state employee status), and you can find those with relative ease. My advise is, simply, to continue to monitor your favorite media outlets. As we get closer to the legislative session the options favored by lawmakers will become more apparent. Should furloughs become part of UT policy, i will let all of you know the moment I hear.
Fred Heath
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Staff furloughs