perm after layoffs - recruitment question

[GC_Vasant]

I understand that if there was a layoff before 6 months of filing perm, company should do specific things.

My question is can we start recruitment process (job ads) 4 months after layoff and apply perm application 7-8 months after layoff.

Example:
Layoff happened: January
Recruitement start: May
Perm filing: September.

When we file perm, will this come under 6 months before layoff situation?

Thanks for your help.