失业英语对话-Forms to Fill Out(2)

A: How do I know what forms to fill out for unemployment?
B: There is a special form to apply for unemployment benefits.
A: How do I get the form to apply for unemployment benefits?
B: You can go online to begin the application process.
A: What type of information will I have to provide to the Employment Development Office?
B: You need to be able to say whom you worked for and when.
A: Will they need anything else from me?
B: You should be able to provide a layoff¹ notice or proof of severance².
A: What should I do after I turn in the application?
B: You need to be interviewed over the phone. They will set up a time for you.
 

1 layoff   

n.临时解雇，操作停止，活动停止期间，失业期

参考例句：

• Finally, prepare an explanation about what led to your layoff.最后，要准备好一套说辞来解释你被解雇的原因。
• Workers were re-employed after the layoff.在暂时解雇不久后工人们又被再度雇用了。

2 severance   

n.离职金；切断

参考例句：

• Those laid off received their regular checks,plus vacation and severance pay.那些被裁的人都收到他们应得的薪金，再加上假期和解职的酬金。Kirchofer was terminated,effective immediately--without severance or warning.科奇弗被解雇了，立刻生效--而且没有辞退费或者警告。