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The story was simple to him: good prospects that warranted the starting of the tunnel into the sidehill; the three months' work and the getting short of money; the lay-off while the men went away and got jobs; then the return and a new stretch of work, with the "pay" ever luring and ever receding into the mountain, until, after years of hope, the men had given up and vanished.

"Affected employees, primarily in sales and back-of-house functions, will remain Clerys' employees during the temporary lay-off period."

86 Clerys workers are laid off during flood clean-up; STORE

He was seeking compensation for the lay-off which he alleged the firm had done after he complained about the health risks for employees suffering from stone dust.

Firm ordered to pay pounds 7,800 over dispute with worker

We are investigating whether there is a lay-off clause in the members' contracts.

JOBS FEARS AFTER PRINTER LAY OFFS

Fiat plans to lay-off white-collar workers

The government also agreed to an enhanced severance fund of $25 million for severance payments to health workers who currently have lay-off notices "and for those who may receive layoff notices between May 1, 2004 and March 31, 2006.

BC health workers back on job as government modifies plans for cuts

A union official said the union would not accept anything other than a complete withdrawal of the lay-off plan.

Strikers face eviction as Hyundai battle goes on

A further assumption is that those who remain will be as productive and efficient after the lay-off as they were before, if not more so.

Reflections: the impact of downsizings on survivors - some findings and recommendations

Colin Cook, Jaguar corporate affairs manager, said: "We don't normally maintain stocks of vehicles at our plants in the Midlands, and the lay-off is to balance stocks and production.

Slump hits Jag workers

One of the most difficult decisions any employer faces, is the lay-off of staff.

Softening the blows; lay-offs with a conscience

Staff will not be paid, other than an initial lay-off payment.

TERMINAL TO LAY OFF STAFF; But bosses pledge to bring them back with new business

It is understood that any affected staff will still receive basic pay during the lay-off period.

Joy turns to anger as firm warns of lay-offs