Knowing the rules and the importance of a contractual provision is important for employers who want the option to lay off workers temporarily
Layoff is a word often used to describe termination of employment, but for many employees who specialize in seasonal or fluctuating industries, the ability to temporarily lay off employees for a period of time and then bring them back when there’s work available is essential to doing business. But those employers must follow certain rules and practices to ensure they are able to manage employees whose work comes and goes a different times of the year.
