“Furlough” — temporary absence from work.
“Lay off” — supposed to be temporary, but often permanent.
“Fired” — permanent severance.
Don’t worry, federal darlings, your furlough may last a week or two. Enjoy your time off (which will most likely come with full back pay).
They get severak days “laid-off” then the pol’s have them come back with full back pay. Sounds like a paid vacation to me. Always happens. Losers and societal parasites. Fire them all.