//Bob Jones University announces staff furloughs

Bob Jones University announces staff furloughs

Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced Tuesday that BJU will begin the process of furloughing staff because of disruptions caused by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. Staff whose primary responsibilities have temporarily ended or changed significantly because of COVID-19 will be most affected, he said. “I’m thankful President Trump and the United States Congress are providing a safety net for employees across the nation whose jobs have been severely impacted due to COVID-19,” said Pettit. “The extension of state unemployment benefits, coupled with a federal supplement, helps businesses and organizations like BJU continue to provide benefits for their employees while protecting their overall safety and economic security.”BJU expects to furlough nearly 50 employees effective Monday, April 13, and will implement an undetermined amount of additional furloughs over the next few weeks.”Managers and directors are currently notifying affected employees. Furloughed employees retain their current benefits such as healthcare, etc., as if they were working,” Pruitt said. “Our desire is to have furloughed employees return prior to the start of the 2020-2021 academic year in late August.”“I’m thankful for our staff and the many contributions they’ve made and continue to make for our students,” said Pettit. “I am praying for each one of these furloughed staff members and trust we will be able to have them join us for the beginning of our 94th academic year. That is my hope and prayer.”

Bob Jones University President Steve Pettit announced Tuesday that BJU will begin the process of furloughing staff because of disruptions caused by the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.

Staff whose primary responsibilities have temporarily ended or changed significantly because of COVID-19 will be most affected, he said.

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“I’m thankful President Trump and the United States Congress are providing a safety net for employees across the nation whose jobs have been severely impacted due to COVID-19,” said Pettit. “The extension of state unemployment benefits, coupled with a federal supplement, helps businesses and organizations like BJU continue to provide benefits for their employees while protecting their overall safety and economic security.”

BJU expects to furlough nearly 50 employees effective Monday, April 13, and will implement an undetermined amount of additional furloughs over the next few weeks.

“Managers and directors are currently notifying affected employees. Furloughed employees retain their current benefits such as healthcare, etc., as if they were working,” Pruitt said. “Our desire is to have furloughed employees return prior to the start of the 2020-2021 academic year in late August.”

“I’m thankful for our staff and the many contributions they’ve made and continue to make for our students,” said Pettit. “I am praying for each one of these furloughed staff members and trust we will be able to have them join us for the beginning of our 94th academic year. That is my hope and prayer.”