Definition of Layoffs

1. Noun. (plural of layoff) ¹

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Definition of Layoffs

1. layoff [n] - See also: layoff

Lexicographical Neighbors of Layoffs

laying open
laying out
laying over
laying siege
laying up
laying waste
layings
layins
layland
laylock
laylocks
layman
laymen
layn
layoff
layoffs (current term)
layout
layouts
layover
layovers
laypeople
layperson
laypersons
lays
lays a foundation
lays bare
lays down
lays off
lays out
lays over

Literary usage of Layoffs

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Guide to Responsible Restructuring by DIANE Publishing Company, Wayne F. Cascio (1995)
"Downsizing without Involuntary layoffs, Survivor Training and Education NYNEX ... layoffs occur only at the fourth and final stage and are used as a last ..."

2. Korea by OECD Staff (2004)
"Criteria used by Korean firms when selecting workers for early retirement or layoffs, 2002 Percentage of all firms in each category Source: Korea Labour ..."

3. Open Wounds: Human Rights Abuses in Kosovo by Julie Mertus, Vlatka Mihelić (1993)
"... I UPDATE ON MASS layoffs OF ALBANIAN TEACHERS In August of 1990, ilic Serbian parliament passed a series of laws that abolished the independence of ihe ..."

4. Reducing the Size of the Federal Civilian Work Force by Amy Belasco (1994)
"Projected layoffs in Government: Lessons from DoD In the coming years, the fiscal problems of government along with changing defense requirements will ..."

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