Stress fractures, which can cause long layoffs, are associated with a woman's estrogen levels.

They asserted that the proposed restrictions on surcharges could cause layoffs and force some companies to reduce services.

Reduced demand has already caused layoffs of almost 2,000 workers.

The reduced demand has already shut entire wings and caused layoffs of almost 2,000 workers over the last two years, hospital officials say.

The impasse in negotiations caused credit problems, layoffs and the forced resignations of the two top officials.

When sales dipped, causing widespread layoffs, the atmosphere in the factories sometimes turned explosive.

Further declines, he added, could cause "new temporary layoffs."

Has the impact of international trade caused or is about to cause layoffs at your company?

Opponents say they end up punishing the poor by causing layoffs of some low-paid workers.

Mergers in the oil industry have caused layoffs at the riverfront refineries.