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1. When employees are 'furloghed' does that mean they can't collect unemployment?

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 09:29 AM

Nov 8

Just wondering if the government considers that a layoff with no UI benefits.

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Qcells furloughs 1,000 workers at US solar factories due to stalled shipments [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 8 OP

Car manufacturers furlough all the time (and are then brought back) BumRushDaShow Nov 8 #2

Hmm, When my brother worked at GM they called it a layoff. n/t Jacson6 Nov 8 #3

They have had "shifts" where they will furlough BumRushDaShow Nov 8 #4