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What is the difference between being fired and being laid off?

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If you are fired, you are parting ways with your employer for good. Being fired often implies that you have done something wrong or have not performed as required.

If you are laid off, you might, in theory, be called back to work by your employer at some future time if business picks up. Being laid off can imply that you were let go through no fault of your own, but only because business conditions were bad for your employer.

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