The county is preparing for more job cuts to cope with its budget shortfall, according to the Friday memo at the Rood Center.
“Staff reductions were identified as one of the avenues that would need to be considered in order to resolve our budget problems,” according to the memo by County Executive Officer Rick Haffey. “As a result, I will begin meeting with Agency Department heads next week to review current vacancies and potential staff reductions.”
Somc county agencies have notified the state that the “county is preparing for staff reductions early in the calendar year,” according to state regulations.
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Should explore the furlough process model the State is using. Laying off does not get you much as your employer tax rate may go up as they apply for Unemployment, plus the retraining costs when you can hire again down the road, is a waste of money in the long run.
The State has a program for employers who qualify that allows for part time work and part time Unemployment payments. A win/win for all parties. Not sure if County employment would qualify but they absolutely should consider it before any further layoffs.
EDD.CA.GOV for starters….
Good suggestions, Curtis. Civic entities are suffering everywhere, and if the money isn’t there, nothing for it but to tighten belts as has been necessary in private business. Any ways to preserve jobs and lessen the pain should be considered.