HR Glossary
What is Furlough?
A temporary, involuntary leave of absence where employees remain on the company's payroll but don't work or receive pay, commonly used during economic downturns, government shutdowns, or seasonal slowdowns.
Why it matters in hiring
Furlough comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
Related terms starting with F
- Form 16
- Free Zone Employment Law (UAE)
- Fringe Benefits
- Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) (Australia)
- Führungszeugnis (Germany)
- Full and Final Settlement
- Full and Final Settlement
- Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
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