The ESA says you can be laid off without notice if it is a temporary layoff.<\/p>\n
A temporary layoff happens when your employer cuts back or stops your work. And you earn less than half of what you normally earn in a work week. But your employer does not end your employment. They plan to bring you back to work soon.<\/p>\n
Your employer can put you on a temporary layoff only if you agreed to it. And if you are in a union, the rules depend on what is in your collective agreement.<\/p>\n
The ESA rules about temporary layoffs are complicated. There are rules about how long a temporary layoff can be. The general rule is that a temporary layoff can be up to 13 weeks out of 20 weeks in a row.<\/p>\n
In some situations, a layoff can be longer than that. For example, if your employer keeps paying into your group benefits plan, it can be up to 34 out of 52 weeks in a row.<\/p>\n