furlough

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First Minister John Swinney visited the Larbert factory last September to announce details of the furlough scheme, which offered a reprieve for 400 staff threatened with redundancy.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"The company retains the option to evidence a claim for up to £4.1m of Scottish government funding to support its staff furlough scheme, subject to conditions being met. No claim has yet been received."

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

Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner said he first heard about the educational furlough program when he learned Aguilar had cut off his ankle monitor and fled.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

When Billy got back from his furlough, there were orders for him to go overseas.

From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut