Is there a minimum time requirement for a business to let its employees know if they are getting furloughed?
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Is there a minimum time requirement for a business to let its employees know if they are getting furloughed?
Just wondering if there’s a minimum time an employee must be informed, in WI, about a furlough.
Asked on September 14, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, no there isn't. The fact is that in at will employment relationships, employers have a great deal of discretion in setting the terms and conditions of the workplace; this includes the terms and conditions of discharge.
The only exceptions would be if there was a union agreement, employment contract, or company policy providing otherwise. Also, if some form of actionable discrimination was the reason for a lack of notification regarding your furlough date.
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