Governor delays January start of furloughs for state workers, but doesnât set new date
Governor delays January start of furloughs for state workers, but doesnât set new date By HNN Staff | December 23, 2020 at 3:13 PM HST - Updated December 29 at 5:28 PM
Gov. David Ige said the federal governmentâs $900 billion pandemic relief package allows Hawaii to put off implementation of the furloughs â or two unpaid days a month for most state workers.
In a letter to state employees Wednesday, Ige said he has been anxiously awaiting news of federal aid.
Earlier this week, he said he was âhopefulâ the stimulus package would allow the state to delay the furloughs or reduce the need for some or all of them.