Temporary laying off of staff on full or partial pay (8)
I believe the answer is:
furlough
(Other definitions for furlough that I've seen before include "Very unattractive" , "Leave of absence from military duties" , "Temporary leave of absence from military duty" .)
I've seen this clue in The Times.
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