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A layoff [1] or downsizing is the temporary suspension or permanent termination of employment of an employee or, more commonly, a group of employees (collective layoff) [2] for business reasons, such as personnel management or downsizing an organization.
A less severe form of involuntary termination is often referred to as a layoff (also redundancy or being made redundant in British English). A layoff is usually not strictly related to personal performance but instead due to economic cycles or the company's need to restructure itself, the firm itself going out of business, or a change in the function of the employer (for example, a certain ...
Generally, the WARN Act's requirements and penalties apply when an employer continues to run the business in bankruptcy, rather than close the business, and also when an employer plans a closing or mass layoff before filing bankruptcy. The WARN Act does not apply to a trustee in bankruptcy whose sole function is to close the business. [4]
The economy is unpredictable right now, and layoffs are happening like crazy. On Jan. 18, Microsoft announced it would cut 10,000 jobs to trim costs. This was not long after Amazon announced it ...
Written by CareerBuilder for AOL Understanding the terms of leaving a job When asked why you left your last job, you only have one of two options to choose from: You left willingly or they forced ...
Southwest Airlines said it would cut 15% of its corporate workforce, or about 1,750 employees. The first major layoffs in Southwest's 53-year history come amid profitability woes.
To navigate this landscape rife with layoffs, here are moves to make right now to help you hit the ground running if you do lose your job. 5 ways to proactively brace for a job loss Pump up your ...
Employee offboarding describes the separation process when an employee leaves a company. The offboarding process might involve a phased transfer of knowledge from the departing employee to a new or existing employee; an exit interview; return of any company property; and various processes from the company's human resources, information technology, or legal functions.