Question: In light of COVID-19, I'm wondering, what is the difference between a layoff and a furlough? Johnny C. Taylor Jr.: First, thank you for asking this question.

A furlough is usually better than a layoff because it’s temporary and often planned. For instance, some construction workers are put on furlough during winter. But the difference between a ...

ANANYA BORGOHAIN sketches a basic guide to the operations of two fundamental rights of a prisoner within the Indian criminal justice system — parole and furlough In the last few weeks, debates ...