In the downsizing of the last decade laid off often was used to soften the blow of being fired, although there was no intent to recall the ex-employee. Generally speaking, it has no meaning for unemployment purposes, one way or the other.
French Montana. Karim Kharbouch (born November 9, 1984), better known by his stage name French Montana, is an American hip hop recording artist. Born in Morocco, he immigrated to the United States with his family when he was 13 years old. He is the founder of Coke Boys Records, and its predecessor Cocaine City Records.
Salmon P. Chase. Salmon Portland Chase was born in Cornish Township, New Hampshire, the son of a tavern keeper and minor public official. Following the death of his father, Chase lived with an uncle, Philander Chase, the Episcopal bishop of Ohio. In 1826, he graduated from Dartmouth College and later studied law in Washington under the respected U.S. attorney general, William Wirt. Chase established a law practice in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1830.