Some of the best lessons are those learned not through our own mistakes; but rather by the mistakes of others. We get all the same knowledge without the pain associated with learning by our own mistakes. Fifteen years ago, Radio Shack was blasted for communicating the layoff of over 400 workers to the employees by
Furloughs
U.S. Department of Labor Guidance on Furloughs
By Russell Cawyer on
Posted in Furloughs, Wage & Hour
The U.S. Department of Labor recently issued guidance via answers to some Frequently Asked Questions regarding work furloughs. The FAQs can be found here. I’ve previously written on employer use of furloughs. You can read that post here.
Richard Tuschman at the Florida Employment and Immigration Law Blog also has a good post on furloughs that explains some of…
Furloughs: An Alternative to Layoffs
By Russell Cawyer on
Posted in Furloughs
Furloughs: An Alternative to Layoffs.
During challenging economic times employers utilize various ways to reduce payroll expenses. These include layoffs, pay freezes or pay cuts, hiring freezes and reduced workweeks. However, in this latest economic crisis, employers are using employee furloughs with increasing frequency.
What is a furlough?
A furlough is a temporary, unpaid period of time away…