While I do agree that the process is not cool, keep in mind that at the time of separation it was called a "layoff" or "we're gonna have to let you go." The only thing near the word "furlough" was a verbal "we typically will honor a 2 year recall window." It was treated more like a corporate-style layoff with a severance payment. At no time during employment was a furlough process mentioned.
Good luck to everyone there and hoping to be there. It was a good place to work.