[clas_members] Fwd: Update on Lab Operations - Report to Work on Thursday, Oct. 23

[Stepan Stepanyan]

Dear all,

Here is the latest update on lab operations and the potential shutdown. The lab is expected to continue operating at least through mid-November. Please note that today is a holiday, and Jefferson Lab is closed. Similar closures are anticipated between now and mid-November. During these periods, no on-site work will be permitted, so please plan your activities accordingly.

Regards,
Stepan

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From: Johnathon Huff <jhuff at jlab.org>
Subject: Update on Lab Operations - Report to Work on Thursday, Oct. 23
Date: October 21, 2025 at 5:34:53 PM EDT
To: <stepanya at jlab.org>
Reply-To: Johnathon Huff <jhuff at jlab.org>

Message From the Chief Operating Officer
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
October 21, 2025

SUBJECT: Update on Lab Operations - Report to Work on Thursday, Oct. 23
CONTACT: Lauren Hansen, lhansen at jlab.org<mailto:lhansen at jlab.org>

Colleagues,

I am writing to keep you informed about the lab’s operational status. With the support of the Department of Energy, Jefferson Lab expects to extend full operations through mid-November. The specific date will be communicated once it is determined. We continue to evaluate funding options to extend operations for as long as possible for as many people as possible.

Tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 22) will be designated as a paid holiday. Normal operations will resume Thursday, Oct. 23, and staff should report to work as scheduled.

A more comprehensive set of FAQs will be shared as soon as possible. For now, here is some important information we can share:

  *   Medical Benefits: Premiums are fully covered through Nov. 30, 2025. For December, Anthem and Optima provide a 31-day grace period to maintain coverage if full premiums cannot be collected. We are currently exploring options to meet financial obligations to extend coverage through January.
  *   Voluntary Vacation Use: To help delay a labwide furlough for as long as possible, we are requesting that those with 200 or more hours of vacation consider using vacation by Nov. 7.
  *   Furlough Vacation Use: We are still exploring the legal requirements and if the use of vacation hours during a furlough is allowable.
  *   Media Engagement: If approached by the media, do not engage and refer to them to communications at jlabinfo at jlab.org<mailto:jlabinfo at jlab.org>.
  *   Holiday Work: If the lab is closed for a holiday, staff and users are not to work unless otherwise approved by their division leader. This means they are not to come on-site or work from home. 

Additionally, we continue to maintain our cost-saving measures (including limiting travel, procurements, hiring, etc.) to preserve resources and sustain operations.

We sincerely thank you, our staff, as well as the DOE for its vital partnership and support during this time. We understand the stress this uncertainty may cause and continue to prioritize safety, your well-being and mission delivery. Thank you for your patience as we navigate this time together.

Johnathon Huff
Chief Operating Officer

12000 JEFFERSON AVENUE • NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23606 • USA • WWW.JLAB.ORG<http://www.jlab.org/>







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