COVID-19 WORKFORCE REDUCTION OPTIONS FOR EMPLOYERS
Options for dealing with a work stoppage or business downturn due to the Coronavirus
Many businesses want to know what they can do with their workforce if they are impacted by a work stoppage or downturn due to the coronavirus. We set out below various options in the order that a business is likely to consider them. These options include:
- Employees agreeing to reduce hours or take leave
- Requiring employees to take leave
- Standing employees down temporarily
- Redundancies
