Layoffs may be an easy cost-saving measure, but any layoffs should be considered carefully and executed correctly.

What are the definitions of "termination" and "lay-off"? Termination of employment is an employee's departure from a job.

The extraordinary termination should always be the last resort.

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Under Thai law, termination may either be: (i) with cause; or (ii) without cause. Termination due to redundancy will be regarded as termination without cause.

Is there a concept of redundancy - based on a shortage of work or other economic reasons as a justified reason to dismiss employees in your jurisdiction? If so, how is it defined?