Add Comment Question: My company has more than 500 employees in Ontario and the business is slowing down recently. It start layoff people this week and offer them temporary layoff. Can I request for permanent layoff instead of temporary layoff? I serve in this company more than 12 years and I am now 64 year old. Please give me advice, thank you! Louis Answer: If you have never been laid off before and your contract doesn't allow the company to do so, then technically they cannot lay you off and this is considered a constructive dismissal.l which would allow you to get a severance package. Please contact us at the number below for a consultation with a lawyer to discuss your employment situation. 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.