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This week on "The State of Ohio": State lawmakers consider what they can do in the wake of the horrible and yet miraculous escape story out of Cleveland involving three women held prisoner in a house for a decade. New data shows more than half of all violent crimes are committed by a very small numbers of offenders. Lawmakers are now working to target that tiny group. And more thoughts on legislation that would dramatically change rules on unions in Ohio.
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| State workers may take short furloughs instead of pay cuts. |
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By Jo Ingles - February 20, 2009 |
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As the state and businesses look to cut labor costs, furloughs are becoming a prevalent option. Furloughs are essentially days off without pay. While that might sound like a better option than laying off workers, Ohio Wesleyan University economic professor Bob Gitter says it is not always the best option in every case.
Gitter says one advantage of furloughs is that employees generally can keep their health care coverage. He says that can be especially important in tough economic times. |
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Bob Gitter (:30) 
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