[governsleastgovernsbest]

Many thanks, EBH—you obviously have real expertise in the area. The rule does strike me as strange!

[EBH]

Now, the fact that it is an un-paid furlough?

I don't know about that one, but I'd sure be looking for a new job. They basically screwed their employees by making it a “furlough,” instead of a layoff. Layoff=compensation. Furlough=$0.00

Gannett just still might find themselves in court for this stunt.