Layoffs and discharges

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-001047",
  "term": "Layoffs and discharges",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "definition": "Number of employees who were laid off or fired from a job during the month.\n\nNote: Includes involuntary separations initiated by the employer including layoffs with no intent to rehire; layoffs (formal suspensions from pay status) lasting or expected to last more than 7 days; discharges resulting from mergers, downsizing, or closings; firings or other discharges for cause; terminations of permanent or short-term employees; and terminations of seasonal employees (whether or not they are expected to return the next season).",
  "references": [
    "BLS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/layoffs-and-discharges/"
}