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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face=Calibri><span style='font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:blue'>DAS HRSD has updated several of their
published furlough resources. We are passing on the summary of changes
with a link to the online resources. HRSD staff will be presenting at the
OSPS Payroll Forum on Tuesday November 17, so that will be an opportunity for
you to learn more and/or ask questions. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> HRLIST Admin *
DAS HRSD <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, November 10, 2009
4:28 PM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b>
hrmgr-net@listsmart.osl.state.or.us; hrexec@listsmart.osl.state.or.us<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Cc:</span></b> HARRA Scott * DO EXEC; <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">KAUTZ Kristine M * DO EXEC</st1:PersonName>; <st1:PersonName w:st="on">McKEEHAN
Sharon E * SCD OSPS</st1:PersonName><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Cost Reduction Directive
Revisions</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>HR Managers and Analysts:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>HRSD revised the Cost Reduction Directive and accompanying
documents effective today, November 10, 2009. Please access these documents at:
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/HR/Reductions.shtml"
title="http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/HR/Reductions.shtml">http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/HR/Reductions.shtml</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We added Section 12 to the <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Directive</span></b>
to address furlough leave during leaves of absence including FMLA/OFLA,
workers’ compensation, military leave, and leave without pay. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We revised the <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Furlough
(“MUTO”) Obligation Chart</span></b>. We removed the examples
because they created confusion. We added specific obligations for new hires and
separating employees (including employees planning to retire). The footnotes
have been revised to provide clarification. The Labor Relations Unit secured
agreement with SEIU and AFSCME on the content of this chart.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>We updated the <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Frequently
Asked Questions</span></b> document to include clarification on the furlough
obligation calculations and added a question regarding employee movement
between tiers (Section 5). We added two questions regarding furlough scheduling
(Section 6). In Sections 7-10, we added numerous questions and answers
concerning the application of furloughs during FMLA/OFLA, workers’
compensation, leave without pay and military leave.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Contact the Human Resource Management & Consultation or
the Labor Relations Unit if you have questions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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