[Rgc] [EXTERNAL] JLab may not quite yet shut down this week...

[silvia]

Hi Sebastian,
yeah, Stepan just confirmed. Good news, we need them in these days!
Silvia

On 2025-10-22 16:06, Kuhn, Sebastian E. via Rgc wrote:
> Dear collaborators,
> 
> I have been forwarded some internal memo that seems to indicate that
> Jefferson Lab leadership have found a way to keep the lab running more
> or less normally until mid-November (minus today which is a lab
> holiday). See below. This gives us a bit more time to prepare for a
> possible “disappearance” of computer resources at the lab.
> 
> - Sebastian
> 
>  		 [1]
> 
>  		 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
> 
> 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.
> 	* 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 •
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> 
> 
> 
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