US FDA Exploring Furlough Possibility If User Fee Bill Not Enacted In Time

 
• By Derrick Gingery

Furloughs would allow affected FDA staff to remain employed, while a layoffs would require affected workers to be rehired.

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Furloughing employees could be more advantageous for the FDA than official layoffs if the user fee programs are not renewed in time. • Source: Shutterstock

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