Add Comment Question: As a partime employee could a large retail company not provide any hours per week for ten month due to poor sales at the store? I was told they would put me back on schedule when sales improve. Answer: If your employment contract allows your employer to place you on a temporary layoff, they can place you on a layoff for up to 35 weeks assuming they continue your benefits. If your contract does not contain a provision allowing for temporary layoffs, you may have a constructive dismissal claim. Please contact our firm at the number below so that we can better assess your case. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.