Mike Braun

For many workers, Buy America policies can mean the difference between going to work on Monday morning and facing a furlough because of a furnace closure.

American Politician

Used regarding work disruptions due to economic conditions beyond employee control.

Economic Context

It implies no work and no pay, not a leisurely break.

Not a Vacation

Furlough is generally a temporary situation, with expectation of return to work.

Temporary State

Often used in the context of government jobs during budget cuts or shutdowns.

Government Context

Institutions require a formal process to grant a furlough.

Formal Approval

Specifically refers to temporary release from prison, different from long-term parole.

Prison System

Granted for specific personal reasons like a family event or emergency.

For Special Circumstances

As a verb, it means temporarily sending employees home due to special circumstances.

Temporary Non-work

Furloughing should not be confused with termination of employment; it's usually reversible.

Not Fired

 turning the decks between their bunks slick with bodily fluids. Meanwhile, British soldiers returning from northern France on furlough introduced the flu to Dover and other Channel ports, from where the virus was carried by rail to London. By the time the pandemic had run its course

How pandemics spread

 and it's much more difficult to simply reduce the heart count. And so they came up with a furlough program. Every employee, from secretary to CEO, was required to take four weeks of unpaid vacation. They could take it any time they wanted,

Why good leaders make...

 to start over again at our age and with every penny in this house we would start from scratch the furlough situation has become all too common sinkhole related