Under a furlough, employees are temporarily prohibited from reporting to work but typically retain their jobs and receive pay retroactively after the work stoppage ends.
October 06, 2025
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Explains employment status and pay treatment during temporary government work stoppages.
A furlough is a temporary leave status in which an employee is not working.
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General definition of 'furlough' as used for federal employees.
A furlough is a temporary leave from work during which employees are not working and are not receiving pay.
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General employment term used in public and private sectors, including federal employment during funding lapses.