This is happening in the state of California
I have had a 5% pay cut which later led to the pay cut with a 4 day work week. I received some of the pay from the day I didnt work through a workshare program from the state. I am an hourly employee. Today I was told that I have to take a month long furlough starting tomorrow. I didnt know that the furlough can be issued to be consecutive. I was also told that there might be a day or so when there might be work available and to be ready to take it. I was not given any paperwork but I did sign a paper that stated that I was on furlough.
Is this legal? Can the furlough exist with these conditions? I dont want to be on stand by. Im not sure what my options are.
Any help is greatly appreciated