Lay-off Notice

The employee must be informed about the lay off at least 14 calendar days before its commencement. Some collective bargaining agreements provide for longer announcement periods where the announcement period is determined on the basis of the length of the employment relationship. The notice is a prerequisite for the commencement of the lay off and work and the payment of salary are only suspended after the end of the announcement period.

The notice must be given to the employee in person. If this is not possible,notice can be given to the employee by mail or e-mail. The notice can also be given orally or in writing. It is recommendable to give a written notice to the employee. Then he/she does not have to request a separate lay-off certificate.

The representative of employees to be laid off shall be informed of the notice.

The notice shall include the grounds for lay-off, the date of commencement and the duration or estimated duration of the lay-off.

The employee is entitled to receive a separate certificate evidencing the lay-off See Certificate of lay off. See [Lay-off Certificate]⁠.