Furlough plan announcedFollowing the ratification by Hawai`i Government Employees Association (HGEA) members of a new two-year contract, Governor Lingle today announced details of a plan that calls for two furlough days per month for the next 20 months for state employees that will start on Friday, Oct. 23. To minimize the impact on the public, many state offices will close all or portions of their operations on two specified Fridays per month.
Some offices will maintain their current hours of operation, including the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The furlough plan applies to HGEA employees in the Executive Branch including 16 state departments and their attached agencies. Under the plan, full-time state employees will be placed on furlough for 18 days through June 30, 2010; and then 24 days of furlough through June 30, 2011. Part-time employees will be placed on furlough on a pro-rated equivalent basis. The furlough plan was developed to ensure State offices continue to provide the best possible public services given current fiscal constraints. Members of the public who conduct business with the State should call the appropriate office or check their web sites for specific furlough details.
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