furloughs

Impending Government Shutdown Threatens Essential Services and Federal Employees

A Closer Look at Furloughs and Potential Impacts Introduction As the Sunday deadline for Congress to agree on a federal…

While summer associate season is around the corner, America’s top law firms seem to be in a full panic because…

As if flying isn’t bad enough, the federal government’s recent spending cuts means that travelers are spending more time stuck…

Budget cuts in Texas have taken their toll on the District Attorney's office in Dallas, which is facing an approximately…

California's Judicial Council has ordered all California courthouses to be closed on the third Wednesday of each month, beginning September…

The University of California has announced a furloughs scheme beginning in September, affecting faculty at law schools, amongst others. The…

Leading Scottish law firm Paull and Williamsons is discussing money-saving options with its staff, including reduced work weeks, sabbaticals, and…

Today, the Los Angeles County Superior Courts implemented a furlough plan required by the state budget. On the third Wednesday…

Pinsent Masons is holding a redundancy consultation. It has not announced how many positions have been targeted. The firm employs…

Top Birmingham, UK law firm Wragge has announced a redundancy consultation, targeting 85 fee earners, support staff and secretaries. It…

Anglo-German law firm Taylor Wessing is asking for voluntary deferrals from its September 2009 and September 2010 incoming associate classes.…

The National Law Journal reports that public universities and law schools are making their faculty and staff take unpaid time…