2007-08-28 11:52:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A layoff usually occurs when their is insufficient work for the workers or the company can no longer afford to keep the workers it has.
Being laid off is a little more dignified than being fired.
The company I work for lays off most of its employees through the summer months because it is educational related. We go back to work again in late September or early October after school is in session again.
2007-08-28 12:02:22 · answer #1 · answered by Joe B. 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Being "Laid off" is a term when a company lets go worker(s) because of a finance issue. Lay-offs often happen to occupations that are run as a Union. If the Union of an occupation reads the contract renewal for the year and disapproves of it, they may go on strike for some time in hopes that the company gives into their request. During this lay-off, the people are all paid (not as much) a check called an unemplyment check.
2007-08-28 19:02:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Being "laid off" means that the company's business has slowed down and not as many workers are needed. Usually, the last ones hired are the first ones to be laid off. However, someone who is laid off stands a good chance of being hired back when the business picks up again if his/her work record before had been good.
2007-08-28 19:40:54 · answer #3 · answered by jan51601 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Being laid off is when a company downsizes or RIFs (reduction in force). It is not the employee's fault, and s/he is usually eligible for the paltry unemployment insurance that barely covers the rent, much less other bills.
Sometimes it's because the company closed, or it could be that when they were sold to another company, your job was "made redundant" (i.e., there were too many people doing your job).
2007-08-28 23:09:21 · answer #4 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a former determinations person for a Western state employment dept, the words "Laid off" usually meant you were let go, because there wasn't enough work, so the company you work for could retain you.. It is NOT a black mark against you. Most employers will try to call you back to work as soon as things improve. In the mean time. go to your local state unemployment office and sign up and collect your benefits You will draw your benefits from the state where you were employed, even you are now in another state .
2007-08-28 19:08:22 · answer #5 · answered by poppawick 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
In Ontario, at least, "laid off" means you were let go because the company closed OR downsized. If they got rid of you because you were bad at your job, you were fired. If you left, you quit.
If you are "laid off," you usually get a severance package and references. Of course, if the company has to choose who to lay off, they're going to try to get rid of people who are incompetent or unpleasant, but they may have to let go of people that are good at their jobs and pleasant, depending on the company's situation.
2007-08-28 19:02:40 · answer #6 · answered by sarahkeebs 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It means that the company no longer has work for you. If they did, they would keep you.
Firing means that even if they have work you could do, they wouldn't give it to you anymore.
2007-08-29 07:12:52 · answer #7 · answered by Sallal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means that you were terminated because the company closed or down-sized, rather than being fired for incompetence or some other fault of your own.
2007-08-28 19:07:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Laid Off means the company made you quit for undisclosed reasons, I.E. they went bankrupt, they're out sourcing, they's need to cut back, etc.
2007-08-28 18:57:05 · answer #9 · answered by JessicaJack 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It means you got retrenched because the company closed / could no longer afford to pay you / re-organised the business and no longer had a job for you etc.
A company lays off its employees; they don't lay themselves off (quit).
2007-08-28 18:59:16 · answer #10 · answered by Hannah M 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋