Being fired, laid off, what's the difference?

I once learned from TV shows when you are fired, you will get three months' pay, for you to look for another job.
Is it the same in US?
Is it the same as being laid off?
What's the difference between being fired and being laid off?

Thanks

want to know.

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• 回复：Being fired, laid off, what's the difference? -863211- ♀ (422 bytes) () 06/28/2007 postreply 19:17:03

• Here is their precise definition: -煤格- ♂ (598 bytes) () 06/28/2007 postreply 19:38:40

• Definition is just definition. But if -863211- ♀ (420 bytes) () 06/29/2007 postreply 07:48:51

• the difference is usually in benefits -usabc2991- ♂ (90 bytes) () 06/29/2007 postreply 09:39:39

• 回复：Being fired, laid off, what's the difference? -wxc2008- ♀ (195 bytes) () 06/29/2007 postreply 13:00:16