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Furloughs
Where's the safety net for laid-off workers?
by
Andy Uhler
Sep 30, 2020
Heading into the third quarter of the COVID economy, companies are shedding thousands of employees with little government relief in sight.
This week may be "Armageddon" for the airline industry
by
Erika Beras
Sep 28, 2020
Carriers are likely to cut more than 35,000 jobs starting Thursday.
A spike in long-term unemployment is looming
Sep 2, 2020
Temporary layoffs are becoming permanent for more furloughed workers.
Temporary furloughs are turning into permanent job losses during the pandemic
Sep 1, 2020
It's a hit to morale and skill-building for the workforce.
How many furloughed workers will return to their jobs? Many are optimistic
May 11, 2020
The longer you're laid off, the more likely it is to become permament.
Macy's furloughs are a sign of COVID-19 troubles for big retailers
by
Jack Stewart
Mar 31, 2020
Analysts expect other department stores will follow suit this week.
Pentagon reduces furlough days for civilian workers
Aug 8, 2013
It's good news for the approximately 640,000 furloughed Department of Defense employees that there will be only six furlough days instead of 11. But it's still a hardship for many of them.
For public good, not for profit.
Sequester Pentagon cuts start to bite
Jun 28, 2013
The Pentagon starts furloughing 650,000 civilian employees next week.
The beat of the sequester furloughs marches on
by
Sally Herships
and Katie Long
May 24, 2013
As a result of sequester, the IRS, HUD, the EPA and Office of Management and Budget become part of the biggest wave of government office closures since 1995.
Furloughs: On the job, but out of work
Apr 26, 2013
Sequester-related furloughs went into effect this week, impacting mostly air traffic controllers employed by the federal government. How can other public servants prepare their personal finances to take on mandatory unpaid leave?