
Lay off
Job Loss
Used when a job is terminated, often due to economic reasons, not personal performance.

The recession forced small businesses to lay off employees.
Company Difficulty
Indicates company struggles, such as lack of work or financial problems, leading to job cuts.

The manufacturing sector laid off workers due to decreasing orders.
Not Permanent
Usually suggests the possibility of being rehired when the company's situation improves.

If sales pick up, the company may reconsider those they had to lay off.
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