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Record 1 2015-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment
  • Transfer of Personnel
DEF

The cessation of an employment contract by an employer for one, several or all of his staff members for economic or disciplinary reasons.

OBS

In the Public Service Reform Act, the terms lay-off and termination of employment are used as synonyms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi
  • Mobilité du personnel
DEF

Cessation du contrat de travail de l'un, de plusieurs ou de l'ensemble des membres du personnel pour des motifs économiques ou disciplinaires.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Trabajo y empleo
  • Traslado del personal
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