This edition of the EY Labor and Employment Law (LEL) strategic topics newsletter, attached below, focuses on the key issues that need to be top of mind by companies in each jurisdiction around the world if a reduction of workforce project is contemplated. We are still facing a health crisis around the world. Governments are doing their best to prevent an economic crisis: many governments are keeping their economies afloat by subsidizing businesses and employment costs. Sooner or later, businesses may be on their own to handle the new economic situation which has been resulting from the pandemic.

This edition discusses the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China Mainland, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

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Global labor and employment law strategic topics