Layoff

Layoff (also called redundancy in British English),^[1] is when an employee does not work due to temporary or permanent suspension. There are legal differences from being fired.^[2]^[3] The meaning of "layoff" has changed over time. It first mean that there would be a temporary interruption at places like factories. In modern times, "laying someone off" is usually permanent, although in some special cases someone can be laid off temporarily.

Layoff Media

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References

↑ Definition of redundancy | Dictionary.com (in en). www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.
↑ What is the Difference Between Being Fired and Laid Off?. Retrieved 25 December 2010.
↑ Laid Off vs. Fired. oregon.gov (2010-11-25). Retrieved 25 December 2010.

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[dict-1] Definition of redundancy | Dictionary.com (in en). www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2022-04-14.

[wg-2] What is the Difference Between Being Fired and Laid Off?. Retrieved 25 December 2010.

[3] Laid Off vs. Fired. oregon.gov (2010-11-25). Retrieved 25 December 2010.

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