furlough

Example Sentences

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Its broader programs and administrative support are largely pausing, with personnel being furloughed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Caribbean island’s Communist authorities are rationing dwindling fuel supplies, curtailing public transportation and furloughing workers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Further strains resulting from furloughs would compound the issues, he said.

From MarketWatch

Even if there is a shutdown, Marcus expects that most tax-return processing will continue and that the IRS will avoid furloughing workers.

From MarketWatch

However, others said their careers were rescued by the furlough programme, while some business owners said they were saved by government support schemes and spared having to make redundancies.

From BBC