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What Is Furlough?

By Motley Fool StaffUpdated Jun 8, 2025 at 5:30 AM

Key Points

  • Furloughs are short-term, unpaid layoffs aimed at cutting payroll costs.
  • Salaried workers must get paid full week wages if they perform any work.
  • Furloughed workers might be eligible for unemployment benefits based on state rules.

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