noun A temporary leave of absence granted to an employee, often without pay.
verb To lay off or grant a leave of absence to an employee, usually temporarily.
adjective Describing someone who has been placed on furlough.
adverb In a manner related to being furloughed.
Many companies furloughed their staff during the pandemic.
Schools furloughed teachers during the summer break.
Government agencies furloughed non-essential employees during the shutdown.
Furloughed workers may be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Hotels furloughed employees when travel restrictions were in place.
Employees were furloughed due to budget cuts.
A writer may be furloughed from their position at a publishing company due to budget cuts or restructuring, resulting in a temporary leave of absence with the possibility of returning to work at a later date.
A psychologist working in a private practice may be furloughed if there is a decrease in client demand or financial constraints, leading to a temporary suspension of their services until business picks up again.
A teacher may be furloughed from their position at a school district during times of low enrollment or budget deficits, resulting in a temporary unpaid leave of absence until the situation improves.
An engineer working for a manufacturing company may be furloughed if there is a slowdown in production or a decrease in demand for their services, leading to a temporary suspension of their work until business conditions improve.