C2
dismissal vs layoff vs redundancy
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dismissalnoun/dɪsˈmɪs.əl/ | Meaning the act of removing someone from their job, or of refusing to consider an idea or case | Goes with unfair dismissal | Example His dismissal from the company came without any warning. |
| layoffnoun/ˈleɪ.ɔːf/ | Meaning the act of ending a worker’s job because the company has less work or less money | Goes with announce layoffs | Example The company announced layoffs affecting about 200 employees. |
| redundancynoun/rɪˈdʌn.dən.si/ | Meaning losing your job because your employer no longer needs your work; also the state of being unnecessary | Goes with redundancy pay | Example He used his redundancy pay to start a small printing business. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
His from the team shocked the fans.