レイオフ
Meanings
1
layoff; temporary layoff
Refers to a temporary suspension of employment, often due to economic conditions, with the expectation of rehiring. In Japanese business contexts, it is distinct from permanent dismissal (解雇).
Due to the recession, the factory announced layoffs of its employees.
Employees who were laid off may be rehired when the economy recovers.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉をレイオフするto lay off someone (temporarily)
The company temporarily laid off hundreds of employees due to the recession.
- レイオフに遭うto be subjected to a layoff
He was laid off last month.
- レイオフを実施するto carry out layoffs
In response to worsening performance, the company carried out layoffs.