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Vocabulary Entry
featherbedding
|noun
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noun
The practice of keeping more workers on the payroll than are necessary or assigning them to unneeded tasks for the purpose of maintaining job security or generating funds.
Example Sentences
"The company was accused of featherbedding to avoid layoffs."
"Featherbedding is often criticized for inflating labor costs."
"Workers engaged in featherbedding can sometimes create unnecessary delays."