The Fundamentals of Furloughs
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The Fundamentals of Furloughs
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Furloughing employees can help cut costs during times of decreased business activity. However, an employer should carefully evaluate the decision and consider its impact on pay, benefits, morale, and other factors. Here are the fundamentals of employee furloughs.
- [00:51] What is a furlough?
- [01:50] Planning a furlough
- [02:31] Notice requirements
- [03:14] Pay requirements
- [06:59] Benefits and unemployment considerations
- [07:58] New hire paperwork
- [08:46] Preventive measures
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