What Is A Furlough, And How Is It Different From A Layoff?

With the coronavirus pandemic strangling economic activity, unwelcome terms like "layoff" and "furlough" are again entering the news.        

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  • What does it mean to be furloughed? | CNN Business
    Layoff vs. furlough A layoff is a separation of employment that can be either temporary or permanent. This means the worker is not kept on the company’s payroll, but could be rehired at a later ...
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