From: DePaolo, Rosemary
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 1:52
PM
To: FAC&STAFF
Subject: Furloughs
Dear Faculty
and Staff,
Governor
Beverly Perdue signed an executive order today authorizing furloughs of all
state employees. This action includes all university personnel. The
Governor’s action aims to ensure that the state of
All teachers’
and state employees’ compensation will be reduced by an annualized amount
equivalent to 0.5% over the remainder of the fiscal year. Full time
employees will be credited with 10 hours flexible time off.
Non-full time employees will receive a pro-rated portion of flexible time
off. We do not yet have details on which pay period (May or June)
this reduction will take place.
Employees may
use their flexible time off beginning June 1, 2009. All flexible time off
must be taken by December 31, 2009.
The flexible
furlough program applies to all full time, part time, temporary and contractual
employees funded from the general fund, highway fund, federal funds, special
funds, trust funds or other receipts that flow through the state.
Split-funded salaries or contracts shall be reduced by the same proportion as
the base salary.
We expect to
receive a formal policy and more guidance from the State Personnel Commission
and the Office of State Personnel in the near future.
I realize
this is not good news. Every employee at this university works extremely
hard and expects to be compensated accordingly. We know, however, that
these are difficult financial times and the Governor deemed it necessary to
take this action to help her balance the state budget.
As we learn
more, I will, of course, provide you with additional information. Thank
you for all you do for UNCW. Together, we will continue to manage through
these challenging times.
Sincerely,
Rosemary
DePaolo