The furloughs, which were included in the resolution that the Judicial Council approved in April, were part of a contingent plan in the event the judiciary failed to receive the remaining allotments from the general fund.
The furloughs were originally scheduled to begin in May.
The plan was suspended after the administration released $1.5 million of the $2 million allotment for the judiciary.
The fund, however, met only a certain percentage the judiciary needed for its operations.
“We’ve only received 77 percent for the fiscal year. We’re $3.8 million short as of [Monday],” said Tydingco.
If the branch does not receive 90 percent of its allotments by June 30, according to the resolution, starting July 1 until Sept. 30, the four day work week would take effect.
All employees will have to endure the shortened hours, including justices and judges.
Already implemented were the 30-day suspension of all civil trials, cuts in operation hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the cancellation of certain contracts with vendors.
The matter of the furloughs was discussed during the judiciary’s budget hearing last month.
