NOTICE OF TEMPORARY LAYOFF (SHORT TIME)
As you know, the business is experiencing serious financial problems as a result of economic circumstances affecting the industry as a whole. The business has not received orders/contracts for work for its services for the past few months. Since the timing of receiving new orders/contracts is uncertain, the business has decided to rationalize its activities.
You previously received a notice dated [insert dates], informing you that the business and employees' representatives would discuss a possible rationalization program. A meeting was held on [insert date], where various options were considered, such as[list options considered].
In your case, it was decided to implement a temporary layoff procedure instead of retrenching employees. The layoff will commence on [insert start date] until approximately [insert end date], and you are expected to report for work on or around [insert return date].
This decision does not imply dismissal or retrenchment. Instead, you have been placed on unpaid leave for the specified period. Please provide your address and contact details in writing to [insert address] for potential work opportunities during the layoff. If required to return to work due to new orders/contracts, you will be contacted. If no further orders are received by the end of the layoff period, you are expected to remain on layoff until contacted or until the period ends. Failure to report for work within [insert number] days of being called may result in termination of your services.
Management regrets having to take this action but currently sees no alternative. We hope for improved business conditions soon so that you can resume your regular duties.
Yours faithfully,