print email comment close Guidance and Information on Furloughs URL: http://www.opm.gov/furlough/furlough.asp Description: This document provides detailed guidance on the use of furloughs for the federal government civilian workforce. "A furlough is the placing of an employee in a temporary nonduty, nonpay status because of lack of work or funds, or other nondisciplinary reasons." Includes questions and answers about preparation, notices, temporary and part-time employees, employee benefits, deductions from pay, retirement, labor management implications, and much more. From the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Publisher: U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) LII Database Information: Record 27908 created by Jennifer English on 02/05/2009 Last modification on 02/17/2009 Published: 02/26/2009   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/27908