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April Breakfast Briefing – Lay-off and short-time working

Catch up with April’s Breakfast Briefing – Lay-off and short-time working
This Breakfast Briefing is on the topic of lay-off and short-time working. Companies that are facing a short-term financial shortfall or drop in orders may be able to reduce staffing levels on a temporary basis without the need to make anyone redundant. Kevin Duffy, from the ScotEng Legal & HR team, provided an overview of the legalities of lay-off and short-time working, including any pitfalls that member companies should be wary of.

Catch the recording below:

You can view the slides here.

Please look out for details of forthcoming Breakfast Briefings, which take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 08:00-08:30. If you have any questions on this Breakfast Briefing or suggestions for future briefings, then please contact Kevin Duffy in the ScotEng legal team.

Tel: 0141 221 3181

Email: kevinduffy@scottishengineering.org.uk

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