....would be likely to help out the people it is laying off by making sure they are in check, however, times are hard and money is short!
Be aware that there must be a redundancy package, and this currency check could be something that is negotiable.
Negotiate, my foot.
Laid off is laid off...IF your number comes up, tough luck.
Imagine you work for a bank.
If the bank lays you off, do they send you on training beforehand?
Of course not.
Get real.