Furloughs are defined as placing an employee in a temporary non-duty, non-pay status because of the short-term lack of funds. This is an alternative to allow continuation of critical work and retention of valuable employees.

  Layoffs are defined as involuntary employee separations from employment. Layoffs may be necessary for reasons such as elimination or reduction of funds, reduction in the workload, and/or reorganization.

  The Nebraska Supreme Court decides when a furlough or layoff plan is necessary and directs the AOCP to develop such a plan.

  Furlough and layoff plans shall provide as much notice as possible but at least a 15 workday written notice to affected employees.

Amended July 9, 2015; amended October 23, 2024, effective January 1, 2025.