articles - Labour and employment law

Due to the current situation caused by the spread of SARS-CoV-2, entrepreneurs are forced to cut costs. When other measures are insufficient, staff reductions may be necessary. Whether such redundancies take place collectively or individually, the rules on employment contract termination will still apply.

The current situation involving the pandemic and the binding Anti-Crisis Shield regulations may raise many doubts as to an employer’s rights. One practical aspect is the need to know whether it is possible to terminate an employment contract during the employee’s absence and while the person is not working due to the downtime.

The spread of SARS-CoV-2 has unprecedented economic consequences, both global and national. The negative effects of current events are felt by most employers. Many employers are already preparing for change, including considering layoffs and holding back on recruitment. 

Entrepreneurs have long been aware that they can gain advantage over competitors, not only through the high quality of their products or services, but also by managing customer satisfaction. Whispered marketing is a powerful brand image building tool nowadays, and a firm’s success is increasingly dependent on the number of “likes”, stars, and other forms of customer recognition it has achieved on social media. One negative opinion, if repeated and passed on sufficiently frequently, can effectively undermine long-term marketing and PR achievements. This is why firms attach great importance to...