1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov December 15, 2020Federal Employee Furloughs: Types and ImplicationsFederal employees perform complex duties in pursuit of the diverse missions of their agencies. Some outcomes of the federal budget process have significant implications for employees. Among other impac
2、ts, certain budgetary situations may result in employee furloughs (i.e., placement in temporary non-duty, non-pay status because of lack of work or funds). Furloughs affect how agencies perform their missions and may affect the well-being of employees. This In Focus discusses the two types of furlou
3、ghs as well as related procedures, case studies, and some potential issues for Congress. Two Types of Furloughs The term furlough refers to two types: shutdown furloughs (also called emergency furloughs) and administrative furloughs (also called money-saving furloughs). Both types involve placement
4、of an affected employee in a temporary non-duty, non-pay status because of lack of work or funds or other non-disciplinary reasons but with continued benefits under certain conditions. Because furloughs are temporary, they may be distinguished from the permanent separation of employees (e.g., throug
