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Layoff: dismissal, often temporarily, from work because a job ceases to exist or because of lack of work. Employees who are laid off may qualify for unemployment compensation. If the layoff...; Layoff definition on BNET »

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United Airlines reports on progress to limit involuntary layoffs: AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-C1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines has declared that 322 of its employees represented by the International Association of Machinists IAM have opted for the Early Out and Voluntary Furlough programmes as of 17 October, under an agreement between the union and the airline. United said...; Tags: layoff, United Airlines; Research articles 2008-10-17
Long layoff for City's Bojinov: LONDON AFP — Manchester City forward Valeri Bojinov is set to be out for six months after the Bulgarian snapped his Achilles tendon ahead of Sunday's 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa. Bojinov, 22 and who suffered a knee ligament injury last season, was injured in the warm-up. "It...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, layoff; Research articles 2008-08-17
Air Canada denied exception to labor code in layoffs: OTTAW AFP — Canada's labor minister has rejected Air Canada's request to lay off 2,000 workers without first negotiating the conditions of the layoffs with the employees. "After carefully examining the application, I have decided that there are insufficient grounds to grant a waiver to Air Canada," Labor Minister...; Tags: Air Canada, layoff, worker; Research articles 2008-07-25
General Motors considers layoffs, brand sale: report: WASHINGTON AFP — Leading US automaker General Motors is preparing to cut thousands more white-collar jobs and is thinking about selling more of its brands, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. Citing unnamed people familiar with the matter, the newspaper said that both moves were part of a broader...; Tags: board, brand, Branding, General Motors Corp., layoff, MARKETING; Research articles 2008-07-07
United Airlines to lay off 950 pilots: WASHINGTON AFP — United Airlines, the second-largest US carrier, said it will lay off 950 pilots amid plans to reduce domestic flights in the face of skyrocketing fuel prices. UAL Corp, United's parent company, made the announcement late Monday weeks after saying it was cutting its fleet, operations and...; Tags: carrier, layoff, United Airlines; Research articles 2008-06-24

Tiger will be ready to roar, rivals say: SAN DIEGO, California AFP — Sore knee or no, rivals expect Tiger Woods to be at his formidable best when the 108th US Open golf championship tees off Thursday at Torrey Pines. "I have no idea what's going on with his knee," 2006 US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy of...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, layoff, surgery, tournament; Research articles 2008-06-11
Ford workers face involuntary layoffs: DETROIT, Michigan AFP — Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it is planning to make further white collar job cuts in the United States in the face of declining truck sales. The automakers expects to complete the cuts by August 1 and will not be offering buyout packages, as it...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Ford Motor Co., layoff, Manufacturing, SALES, worker; Research articles 2008-05-28
Trickle-Down Effect of American Axle Strike Spreads to Other Tier Suppliers as Additional Layoffs Are Announced, an Industrial Info News Alert: Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- As the 10th week of the American Axle & Manufacturing Incorporated (NYSE:AXL) (Detroit, Michigan) strike comes to a close, the effects of the walkout are obvious. General Motors Corporation (NYSE:GM) Detroit has either halted or slowed production at 30 of its...; Tags: Detroit, General Motors Corp., layoff, Strategy, strike; Research articles 2008-05-08
Livermore Lab facing more cuts: LIVERMORE -- Lawrence Livermore lab announced plans Tuesday to lay off up to 535 of its core employees, including some scientists and engineers, starting as early as mid-May. These will be the first involuntary layoffs from the permanent, career workforce in 35 years. "Implementing...; Tags: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, layoff, scientist, workforce; Research articles 2008-04-16
More cuts at Livermore Lab: LIVERMORE -- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory announced plans Tuesday to lay off up to 535 of its core employees, including some scientists and engineers, starting as early as mid-May. This will be the first involuntary layoffs from the permanent, career work force in 35 years. ...; Tags: CAREER, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, layoff, scientist; Research articles 2008-04-16
Berdych facing injury layoff: PRAGUE AFP — World number nine Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic could be sidelined from the game for up to a month following an ankle injury picked up in last weekend's Davis Cup tie against Russia. "One ligament is slightly strained but the others are okay, so it...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Games, layoff, Prague, Russia; Research articles 2008-04-15
Tough times for lab leaders: ALONG with the rest of the employees, they endured the traditional Good Friday protests by the anti-nuke folks, who also showed up for the federal hearings to whine about the plan to remake the national nuclear complex. The protesters would prefer that nukes simply vanish from the planet. ...; Tags: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, layoff, leader; Research articles 2008-03-30
Tough times for lab leaders: ALONG with the rest of the employees, they endured the traditional Good Friday protests by the anti-nuke folks, who also showed up for the federal hearings to whine about the plan to remake the national nuclear complex. The protesters would prefer that nukes simply vanish from the planet. ...; Tags: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, layoff, leader; Research articles 2008-03-29
Layoffs likely at Livermore Lab: More layoffs may be in store for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory after a voluntary buyout program fell short of reducing the work force by 10 percent. Lab director George Miller told employees in an e-mail Friday that 215 permanent employees left with severance packages...; Tags: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, layoff, Miller; Research articles 2008-03-23
Layoffs loom at Lawrence Livermore: More layoffs may be in store for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory after a voluntary buyout program fell short of reducing the work force by 10 percent. Lab director George Miller told employees in an e-mail Friday that 215 permanent employees left with severance packages...; Tags: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, layoff, Miller; Research articles 2008-03-22
Some GM workers back American Axle strike despite related layoffs: DETROIT -- Fight on, brothers and sisters. That's the sentiment from many GM workers as the strike at supplier American Axle & Manufacturing begins its third week, despite the fact that the strike has forced General Motors to shut down or cut production at 29 U.S....; Tags: General Motors Corp., layoff, strike, worker; Research articles 2008-03-12
Loss of 1,500 jobs affects entire town: By Michael Hooper THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL EMPORIA - Fear and uncertainty are common emotions these days in Emporia. Since Tyson Foods announced Jan. 25 that it was eliminating 1,500 jobs with the closure of its local slaughter operations, company employees have been trying to figure...; Tags: job, layoff, payroll, Tyson Foods Inc.; Research articles 2008-02-03
Loss of 1,500 jobs affects entire town: By Michael Hooper THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL EMPORIA - Fear and uncertainty are common emotions these days in Emporia. Since Tyson Foods announced Jan. 25 that it was eliminating 1,500 jobs with the closure of its local slaughter operations, company employees have been trying to figure...; Tags: job, layoff, payroll, Tyson Foods Inc.; Research articles 2008-02-03
Tyson layoffs: For housing sector, expect home sales, vacancies: By Michael Hooper THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL EMPORIA - The layoff of 1,500 employees at Tyson Foods will reduce occupancy in the rental real estate market and could force the sale of homes owned by workers moving to other communities. Emporia, located 60 miles southwest of...; Tags: layoff, sales, Tyson Foods Inc.; Research articles 2008-02-03
Tyson layoffs: For housing sector, expect home sales, vacancies: By Michael Hooper THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL EMPORIA - The layoff of 1,500 employees at Tyson Foods will reduce occupancy in the rental real estate market and could force the sale of homes owned by workers moving to other communities. Emporia, located 60 miles southwest of...; Tags: layoff, sales, Tyson Foods Inc.; Research articles 2008-02-03