Layoff and Severance

Layoff

Layoff noun - The termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily.
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Severance and layoff are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Severance" instead a noun "Layoff".

Severance

Severance noun - The act of severing.

Layoff and severance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Layoff" instead a noun "Severance".

Nearby Words: sever, severed, severing
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