The Primary Difference Between a Layoff and a Discharge Is

question 66

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between a layoff and a discharge is:

• A) a layoff is an involuntary separation and a discharge is a voluntary separation.
• B) a layoff is a voluntary separation and a discharge is an involuntary separation.
• C) a discharge occurs when the company's strategy forces it to reduce its workforce and a layoff occurs when there is a poor fit between the employee and the organization.
• D) a layoff occurs when the company's strategy forces it to reduce its workforce and a discharge occurs when there is a poor fit between the employee and the organization.

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