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Definitions
Etymologies
- Alteration of vorloffe, furlogh, from Dutch verlof, from Middle Dutch; see leubh- in Indo-European roots.
Examples
“Dozens of journalists and bloggers are currently behind bars or free on short-term furloughs.”
“Jon Corzine asked unions in January to forgo a 3.5% raise and accept short-term furloughs for about 60,000 workers this year.”
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“CPJ said an additional 18 journalists were free on short-term furloughs granted for the Iranian New Year and were expected to report back to prison.”
“The organization said Tuesday that an additional 18 journalists were free on short-term furloughs granted for the Iranian New Year and were expected to report back to prison.”
“The organization said on Tuesday another 18 journalists were free on short-term furloughs granted for the Iranian New Year and were expected to report back to prison.”
“The plant also instituted "rolling layoffs" that involved short-term furloughs of two weeks.”
“According to CPJ, at least 34 journalists were jailed in Iran as of April 1, and another 18 were free on short-term furloughs but were expected to report back to prison soon.”
“State workers will also see a 3 percent cut in pay through unpaid time known as furloughs, and Gregoire's budget office said that about 2,000 state workers could lose their jobs.”
“MARQUETTE - Northern Michigan University officials are considering salary freezes, short-term furloughs and retirement buyouts for employees, as well as closing buildings, to address a projected $.”
“Financially struggling universities, factories and even hospitals are requiring employees to take unpaid "furloughs" - temporary layoffs that amount to one-time pay cuts for workers and a cost savings for employers.”
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