furlough
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BBC Scotland understands the company will not attempt to claim furlough money to help reimburse it for the wages of those staff who are now under threat.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The furlough scheme ended earlier this month and the company says it is in discussions with the Scottish government about an extension.
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
Aguilar fled Tuesday from Santiago Canyon College while on a court-approved academic furlough from a juvenile probation facility, according to the Orange County Probation Department.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
I was practically a child at the time, but I remember when he used to come home on furlough and all, all he did was lie on his bed, practically.
From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger
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