Furloughing employees can help cut costs during times of decreased business activity. However, an employer should carefully evaluate the decision and consider its impact on pay, benefits, morale, and other factors. Here are the fundamentals of employee furloughs.

• [00:51] What is a furlough?
• [01:50] Planning a furlough
• [02:31] Notice requirements
• [03:14] Pay requirements
• [06:59] Benefits and unemployment considerations
• [07:58] New hire paperwork
• [08:46] Preventive measures

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New employment laws and regulations continue to add employer requirements and employee protections for 2026 and beyond. To help you comply with your responsibilities, join us as we cover three lesser-known HR trends that you should be aware of.

• [00:53] Evolving laws
• [01:30] Veterans’ services and benefits posters
• [03:56] Restrictions on credit history
• [06:58] Stay-or-pay laws

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Part of running a small business is understanding federal and state unemployment programs and the factors that can impact unemployment taxes. To help you learn more, join us as we cover key items small business owners should know about unemployment programs and unemployment tax rates.

• [00:45] Unemployment Insurance
• [02:07] Unemployment eligibility requirements
• [07:22] Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) rates
• [08:04] State Unemployment Insurance Act (SUI) rates
• [11:38] SUI tax notices

This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.

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