To lay off

Voorbeeld: They lay off employees during restructuring

Definitie

"To lay off" means to temporarily or permanently dismiss employees from their jobs, often due to economic reasons, company restructuring, or reduced demand. It involves ending employment without fault of the employee, usually as a cost-saving or organizational strategy.

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Etymologie

The phrase "to lay off" originates from the early 20th century, combining 'lay,' meaning to put down or set aside, and 'off,' indicating removal or separation. Interestingly, it was initially used in industrial contexts and evolved to describe the dismissal of workers, reflecting the act of 'setting them aside' from their duties.

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