decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2021 Issue 2 (February)
When furloughs are on the table: 6 strategies to put your employees first
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Article Overview
This practice management article is aimed at physicians, practice managers, and office administrators who are considering furloughs during a period of reduced patient volume and financial pressure. It explains the general legal and operational issues practices should review, including employment status, anti-discrimination concerns, notice requirements, benefits administration, unemployment-related matters, employee communication, and alternative staffing approaches. The article is useful for leaders who want a high-level framework for approaching furlough decisions responsibly without losing employee goodwill.
Why This Topic Matters
Furlough decisions can affect compliance, employee benefits, morale, and future staffing capacity. This article helps practices understand the broad areas to review before acting so they can reduce risk and preserve the ability to bring employees back.
Article Sections
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Practice management context
Introduces the staffing and financial pressures affecting medical practices and frames the article’s focus on furlough-related planning.
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Treat furloughs differently
Explains furloughs as a temporary employment action and contrasts them with other workforce reductions in broad terms.
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Mind the law
Covers general legal considerations for furlough planning, including employment status, protected categories, and notice-related issues.
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6 tips when considering furloughs
Outlines broad operational areas to review before and during a furlough, including internal process, benefits, communication, unemployment issues, and alternative staffing approaches.
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Resources
Lists external reference materials and organizations cited in connection with furlough and workforce guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How furloughs differ from other types of workforce reduction
- What general legal areas should be reviewed before furloughing staff
- How benefits and unemployment issues can come into play during a furlough
- Why communication and written protocols matter in furlough planning
- What kinds of non-furlough staffing alternatives may be considered
Who Should Read This
- Physician practice owners
- Practice managers
- Medical office administrators
- Healthcare operations leaders
- Employment and compliance staff
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