NJ5 said:
I wasn't aware that there was a distinction. Is layoffs a euphemism or is there an actual difference?
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Being fired carries an implication that the employee was terminated due to incompetence, criminal behavior or some kind of wrongdoing.
Being laid off suggests that the employee's position was eliminated, and through no fault of the employee, s/he is no longer needed by the employer.
The distinction is particularly important for the former employee, as s/he goes about looking for new work. If you get laid off, you can still put all that experience on your resume. If you're fired, you might not want to mention your last job.
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