Planning Ahead for a Layoff

The Occupational Safety and Health Authority, the Lawyers' Association and the Judges' Association are concerned that the government's bill to change the grounds for dismissal will change the entire legal practice.

Planning Ahead for a Layoff

The article discusses how layoffs in the retail industry have impacted professionals like Michael Loox and Deana McLees-Bailey, who share their experiences and advice on preparing for job loss.

Most of the workers at the Guardian Glass plant in Laudio-Llodio have accepted the conditions offered by the company in the Temporary Regulation of Employment Record (ERE) presented by the management, which provide for a compensation of 45 days per year worked with a maximum of 33 monthly payments.

Silent layoffs and how they bite back

As we get further into 2025, a key workplace trend we’re seeing emerge is the silent layoff. Think quiet firing, but it’s more secretive big brother, if you will. Silent layoffs are where employers offer staff voluntary severance packages, on the understanding that they will keep details of their departures completely confidential – or silent. The often-significant layoffs are also not communicated internally with the express aim to mitigate the…