Is getting laid off the same as getting fired?

Question

For the purposes of an application for a government job, is getting laid off because a company didn't have as much work as they expected they would when they hired you the same as getting fired? Thanks.

Answer 1

no. getting laid off means that there are too manyt workers and they have to get rid of some, getting fired means that you are bad at the job or something, and the boss has to make u stop working

Answer 2

Generally when someone does a reference check on you and they call the previous employer, they'll ask, "Was he/she eligible for rehire?" If the answer is yes, that would usually be a "layoff" (example: you were doing good work but there were too many workers for the level of business activity). If the answer is no, that would usually be "getting fired." (Example: your behavior was offensive, you were continually absent or late, you weren't able to do the work expected of you.) People can sometimes use the terms "getting fired" and "getting laid off" interchangeably. To make sure, I would recommend that you call the human resources department at your old company and verify the answer right away. They should not be hesitant to answer this question. Then you can be confident about your answer in an interview. It can be a common question, so be prepared with your answer.

Answer 3

No, they are not the same at all.

Being laid off implies that there was not sufficient work available to keep staff gainfully employed. It carries little if any stigma.

Getting fired implies that you were released for cause. Incompetence, malfeasance, or some other improper conduct. Being fired can make it much more difficult to find a new job in the same field.

Being terminated for cause can also affect your eligibility for unemployment coverage. Being laid off generally will get you on the unemployment rolls rather quickly.

Answer 4

No, it's not the same as being fired and the way you have explained it is exactly correct. However, some companies will lay an employee off to avoid any legal recourse that may come with firing them. Though, being layed off, although it really doesn't look good on a resume, looks a whole heck of a lot better than being fired does.

Answer 5

Being laid off is another word for downsizing. Like you said, they don't have enough work for everyone. Getting fired is they don't wish to continue your services any longer.
Most Employment security offices will regard both the same as far as benefits go though. (That's a plus).
On the bright side of being laid off, if the employer ever needs your services again, and quite often most eventually do, you can go back. If you wish to, keep your foot in their door while yo go on.

Answer 6

No, but it can come to mean the same thing.

Being fired is being told don't bother coming back. They don't want you.

Laid off, can be a temporary situation and if problems resolve themselves, you could come back.

If you belong to a union, you are likely to be called back based on seniority.

If you don't belong to a union, you may have to go back to the company at different times and let them know you would like to return.

Now, I'd like to say, this is a chance to change things in your life. Look it as a opportunity to discover a new life. Some of the most successful people in the world have been fired numerous times.

Now is your chance to succeed.

Good Luck.

Answer 7

Getting laid off is the same as getting fired for collecting unemployment, but purposes of applying for a government job, it would seem that getting laid off would be much better than getting fired. Hope that helps good luck

Answer 8

No, If you're laid off, you can claim unemployment benefits. If you're fired, that indicates you did something wrong. If you have anything in writing from your former employer, attach it. Depending on the government job, they can be really investigative.

Answer 9

No. No unemployment for getting fired pal.