When you are employed, there is no certainty because you are dependent on your employer. You do not have any right to demand for you not to be taken out or laid off because it is the right of the business owner to declare bankruptcy or redundancy or whatever way they might think of according to labor laws to cut on its employees. You can never be too sure even if you are in the highest position or even if you think that you are the best. No one is indispensable. That is the reality of life of an employee.
Hey, cheer up! There is life after that. You can use the back pay for something good like starting your own business and you will never be an employee again. You will be your own boss! Try investing in gold or silver bullion. Yes, there are lots of business options available but I suggest that you go with something that will surely give you a return of investment. Consult the leader in this business which is United States Gold Bureau.
Tell me when you have that reason to smile again.