Dear students,
This is a little extra clarification about the expressions ´be laid off / be fired´. I hope it helps you to see the difference clearly.
- When an Employee Is Fired /Sacked
An employee is fired/sacked when his personal performance is unsatisfactory, or if he does not comply with company standards. When an employee is fired/sacked, there is no expectation of being rehired at a future date.
- When an Employee Is Laid Off/ is made redundant
When an employee is laid off, it typically has nothing to do with the employee's personal performance. Layoffs occur when a company undergoes restructuring or downsizing, or goes out of business. In some cases, a layoff may be temporary, and the employee is rehired when the economy improves.
In some cases, laid off employees may be entitled to severance pay or other employee benefits provided by their employer.
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