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Board approves voluntary intermittent furlough program for Human Services
Summary
Blue Earth County approved a voluntary unpaid furlough program for Human Services staff for the remainder of 2025 to help address structural budget shortfalls; participation is voluntary and staff retain benefits while subject to limits that maintain mandated services.
Blue Earth County approved on April 22 a voluntary intermittent furlough program for the Human Services department for the remainder of 2025 as a budget mitigation measure.
Human Resources staff explained the program is voluntary, unpaid and designed with conditions to avoid impeding mandated work. Employees who participate would continue to earn benefits associated with their employment while taking unpaid time off within specified limits. The program is expected to produce savings depending on staff participation and the county will track and report estimated savings as requests are received.
The board acknowledged prior use of voluntary furloughs during periods of financial limitation and approved the program by voice vote. Human Resources indicated they will monitor participation and provide updates to the board on realized savings.
