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Difference between "Laid off" and "Redundant"?

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Deepcove  +  296205 Wed, 22 Nov 06 07:55 AM

what is the difference between the two words?  both of them mean lost job because the employer no longer need the worker, according to the dictionary.

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nona the brit  +  296206 Wed, 22 Nov 06 07:59 AM
Redundant is more formal.
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The name says it all.
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Marius Hancu, 3 yr 5 days ago
Also, both have other meanings:

http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/redundant

J Lewis, 3 yr 5 days ago
I'd also say that "laid off" could be temporary.
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