Small Business employes labourers: lay off for several months or make redundant?

[ckc123]

We are a small business feeling the affects of the downturn - we are probably have to lay off a few labourers - we hope this is a temporary measure, but are not sure if we are to officially make them redundant, or lay them off for the short term. Can anyone advise?
Thank you.

 

[ajapale]

Hi ckc123,

Ill move this question from AABusiness to Work, Careers which deals with EmployER/EE rights and responsibilities. The merits of redundancy Vs temporary lay-off have been dealt with here before as well I think.

aj
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