China News Agency, Taipei, May 16 The latest statistics released by the labor affairs department of the radio authority on the 16th show that a total of 2,369 companies in Taiwan implemented unpaid leave, involving 15,013 people, an increase of 83 companies and 624 people compared with the data released last week. .
According to the Central News Agency, the relevant person in charge of the competent department said that the data shows that the new crown pneumonia epidemic has affected the local accommodation and catering industry. The number of industry enterprises that implemented unpaid leave in this period reached 178, involving 1,396 people, and the number reached a new high this year.
According to a report by China Times on the 16th, the number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Taiwan exceeded 60,000 for three consecutive days. The rapid increase in the epidemic has hit the tourism market. The accommodation and catering industry has once again become a "hardest hit area". Last week, the hotel occupancy rate dropped to two As a result, many well-known cafeterias suspend their afternoon meals.
According to the report, the industry said that the number of consumers has decreased since the beginning of May, and many restaurants have recently been unable to wait for customers. They simply closed until the end of the month. The situation is "chilling"; at this stage, employees can only be encouraged to take leave. Unpaid leave may have to be implemented.
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