furlough
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The Scottish government's furlough scheme was designed to save the jobs, not reduce job losses.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The Communist Caribbean island is in crisis as airlines cancel flights, hotels close and authorities furlough workers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
One of those involved in the furlough discussions told me: "The biggest thing was realising the expectation of the state had been reset."
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Probation officials said they requested the court vacate the furlough program on March 6, but the request was not approved before Aguilar fled.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
But the first time she went on furlough to Berkeley, she had nearly had a stroke.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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