Mass Layoff
/ˈmæs ˈlɑˌfɔf/
Definitions
- (n.) A substantial reduction in workforce by an employer, usually defined legally by the number of employees affected within a certain time frame.
The company announced a mass layoff affecting over 500 employees last quarter.
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- mass layoffs
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Commentary
Mass layoffs are typically regulated under laws like the WARN Act, which requires advance notice under specific conditions.
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