Plagiarism is the wrongful appropriation and stealing and publication of another author's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions and the representation of them as one's own original work. Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and a breach of journalistic ethics.
Being discharged from a job is not the same as being laid off, although one can morph into another, depending on the circumstances. In either case, there are laws that may provide financial help while youâre off work, and offer you protection if your employer acted negligently in releasing you from employment.
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.