Add Comment Question: I have been given temporary layoff by a TLO letter for the first time after 10 years of my service in a company due to the lack of project. I rejected to sign the TLO letter by e-mail and I told them I prefer permanent layoff instead of waiting at home without certainty. Do they have to return to me with their final answer? If 13 weeks exceeded in 20 weeks period without my signing the TLO letter, can I still entitle my severance as it is indicated in Employment Standards Act or will it be late? Should I sign this letter to be entitled 13 weeks rule? Answer: Thank you for reaching out to our firm. You likely have a choice in this situation. It is likely possible to treat your lay off as a termination entitling to reasonable notice of your termination at this time or you can simply wait on temporary lay-off if you prefer. Note that a lay-off can be as much as 35 weeks depending on certain conditions. That said, it is important that you obtain legal advice before taking any action. To that end, please send me an e-mail at kyle.shimon@stlawyers.ca so that we schedule a time to discuss further. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.