Employers in Alberta may temporarily lay off employees if they wish to keep the employment relationship with their employees and call them back to work at a later date, for example, in the case of seasonal employment. The maximum length of a temporary layoff is 90 days in a 120-day period and proper notice must be given to employees. Workers who have been temporarily laid off may be eligible to claim Employment Insurance. If you have recently been laid off, we may be able to help. Tell us more.