Lay-off

A lay-off means that the employer suspends your work and pay. This means that your work will end for the duration of the lay-off and you will not receive any pay during that period. The employer must inform you of the lay-off at least 14 days in advance.

You can be laid off if your employer does not have enough work for you. A lay-off may last a while, but your employment does not end.

During a lay-off, you have the right to accept other work and terminate your employment contract without notice.

When you register with the TE Office, you will receive unemployment allowance during the lay-off. Remember to register with the TE Office no later than on the first day of your lay-off.