Furlough FAQs
1. When do the new furloughs begin?According to the governor's Executive Order (S-12-10), "the DPA (Department of Personnel Administration) shall adopt a furlough plan that will result in the closing of general government operations on the second, third and fourth Fridays of each month, beginning in August 2010." This means the first furlough day is Fri., Aug. 13, 2010.
2. What state departments are exempt from furloughs?
California Highway Patrol, California Department of Fire and Forestry Protection (CalFIRE), Franchise Tax Board, Board of Equalization, Employment Development Department, State Compensation Insurance Fund, California Housing Finance Authority and California Earthquake Authority.
3. What will Local 1000 do to fight these new furloughs?
Local 1000 attorneys will request permission from Alameda Superior Court to schedule a hearing on a temporary restraining order that would halt implementation of the governor's furlough order. Click here to learn more about existing legal cases challenging furloughs >>
4. How long will the furloughs last? Is there an end date?
The Executive Order states "the furlough period shall end when a 2010-11 fiscal year budget is in place and the Director of the Department of Finance determines there is sufficient cash to allow the State to meet its obligations to pay for critical and essential services to protect public health and safety and to meet its payment obligations protected by the California Constitution and federal law."
The governor's furlough order was announced July 28.
Click here to view the order online >>
California Highway Patrol, California Department of Fire and Forestry Protection (CalFIRE), Franchise Tax Board, Board of Equalization, Employment Development Department, State Compensation Insurance Fund, California Housing Finance Authority and California Earthquake Authority.
3. What will Local 1000 do to fight these new furloughs?
Local 1000 attorneys will request permission from Alameda Superior Court to schedule a hearing on a temporary restraining order that would halt implementation of the governor's furlough order. Click here to learn more about existing legal cases challenging furloughs >>
4. How long will the furloughs last? Is there an end date?The Executive Order states "the furlough period shall end when a 2010-11 fiscal year budget is in place and the Director of the Department of Finance determines there is sufficient cash to allow the State to meet its obligations to pay for critical and essential services to protect public health and safety and to meet its payment obligations protected by the California Constitution and federal law."
The governor's furlough order was announced July 28.
Click here to view the order online >>