Law Practice,
Labor/Employment
Apr. 13, 2020
Pandemic predicament: Laying off a key witness?
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn, many employers find themselves in a tough position, having to decide whether to lay off employees, and if so, which ones. The issue is obviously widespread: just over 16.7 million Americans lost their jobs over the three weeks ending April 3, and economists predict job losses could total 20 million positions by the end of April.
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn, many employers find themselves in a tough position, having to decide whether to lay off employees, and if so, which ones. The issue is obviously widespread: just over 16.7 million Americans lost their jobs over the three weeks ending April 3, and economists predict job losses could total 20 million positions by the end of April.
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