Number of staff on furlough falls by 379: ministryStaff writer, with CNAThe number of furloughed workers in the nation last week continued to fall, declining by nearly 380 from the previous week to 11,317, the lowest level since late June, the Ministry of Labor said yesterday. As of Friday last week, 467 companies had implemented unpaid leave programs, up 12 from a week earlier, with a total of 11,317 workers on furlough, down 379 from a week earlier, data compiled by the ministry showed. Large crowds of middle-aged and elderly people attend a job fair at the Taipei Flora Expo Park on Saturday. Photo: Liu Hsin-de, Taipei TimesMost of the decline last week came from two medium to large manufacturers. The programs typically last less than three months and involve employees taking five to eight days of unpaid leave per month, the ministry said.

Source: Taipei Times November 16, 2020 15:56 UTC