Voluntary Furlough Program FAQs - Updated Dec. 9

From: COH - Broadcast Message
Sent: Thursday, December 09, 2010 11:01 AM
To: COH - All Employees; Request, Broadcast
Subject: Voluntary Furlough Program FAQs - Updated Dec. 9

Voluntary Furlough Program, as authorized by Ch. 14-172(e) Here are details about the Voluntary Furlough that was implemented by Mayor Parker on Dec. 3, 2010, via broadcast email. The program is in effect from Dec. 4 – Dec. 31, 2010. Furlough days may be requested and used for any day between Dec. 4 and Dec. 31, 2010. It applies to all civilians except those in grant funds, including part-time employees. Furlough days are taken in whole-day (8 hours) increments – not partial days. You may request furlough days – no limit - in advance, and must seek supervisory approval before taking a furlough day. Supervisors are encouraged to accommodate furlough requests, but departments will consider business and operating needs before approving a furlough request. Participation in this program is completely voluntary, and is subject to departmental scheduling requirements. Directors have been encouraged to approve voluntary furlough days, whenever feasible. You are encouraged to let your supervisor know as soon as possible if you plan to take a voluntary furlough day by December 31, 2010. I appreciate your willingness to consider this possibility. Voluntary Furlough FAQs – bookmark this link and check back for updates to continuing questions on voluntary furloughs. Updated Dec. 9 ** This message is being directed to ALL City of Houston employees. This email was approved for citywide distribution by the COH HR Department. If the reader of this e-mail is not an intended recipient, you have received this e-mail in error. Any review, dissemination, distribution or copying is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and permanently delete the copy you received. **