An employer can layoff an employee temporarily for 90 days within a 120-day period. The layoff notice must: state that it is a notice for temporary layoff state the start date of the temporary layoff, and include a copy of the sections of the law. NOTE: If you are part of a union, your collective agreement might say something different about termination notice or termination pay and recall. Any layoff due to COVID-19 can be for 180 consecutive days and you do not have to work any days in this period. You can be recalled within this period. If you are not recalled after 180 consecutive days of no work, then you are deemed to be terminated (and regular termination laws apply). This change applies to workers who were already laid off due to COVID-19 as of June 18th and those who are laid off after this date. For more information, see section 3(3) of Bill 24. Last Reviewed: November 2020