He and his wife had to lay off workers, reduce inventory and stay open longer hours just to remain in business.

VOA: standard.2009.12.20

"That means they are less likely to lay off workers." Other glimmers of economic hope appeared Tuesday.

VOA: standard.2009.07.14

But Congressman Cantor told Israel Radio that the U.S.should lay off.

VOA: standard.2009.08.06

General Motors says it will lay off nearly 50,000 employees this year and that it plans to close five assembly plants, eliminate thousands of dealerships and reduce the number of its brands from eight to four - all in an effort to stay afloat.

VOA: standard.2009.03.30

"It is a lot easier for firms to make the decision not to lay someone off than it is actually to decide to take someone on,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.06

Much of the company has been privatized in recent years, but many workers are civil servants and it is very difficult to lay them off in France.

VOA: standard.2010.04.11