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Temporary lay-off of a fixed-term employee

An employer may lay off an employee on a fixed-term contract only if the fixed-term employee was hired to cover for a permanent employee and the employer had the right to lay off the permanent employee if they were working.

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A layoff can be either indefinite or for a fixed period. The layoff can be implemented either partially or full-time. If it is a partial layoff, it may involve either a shortened workweek or a shortened workday.

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