Furlough Coverage

Southwest CEO says the airline won't have furloughs, for now
Southwest Airlines says it will not furlough any employees for now, despite COVID-19's crushing blow to major airlines.

What's behind COVID-19 surcharges?
Many people are coping with unemployment, furloughs or reduced income this year. It can be frustrating when a business suddenly adds a surcharge to the bill for COVID-19. Consumer reporter John Matarese shows why this is happening so often now.

NCDOT furloughs top-level executives to spare other workers
The North Carolina Department of Transportation will furlough thousands of employees statewide through July.

Diaper Bank to distribute diapers, hygiene supplies to furloughed government workers
The Diaper Bank of North Carolina will distribute diapers and other personal hygiene supplies this week to families impacted by the federal government shutdown.