The outbreak of the Corona virus hit the world in all sectors of countries, foremost of which is sports, and despite the hundreds of millions that the Premier League soccer clubs have reaped and earn, they have chosen the easiest way to reduce their losses during the deadly virus crisis.
The easiest way was to focus on their employees and give them temporary leave, layoffs or salary cuts.
Some clubs have taken advantage of a government plan to retain jobs during the pandemic, where British workers whose employers give them permits can get up to 80% of their wages, up to a maximum of 2,500 pounds ($ 3,082) per month.
How did clubs in the Premier League deal with their employees?
LIVERPOOL: He granted leave to non-players but he reversed his decision and apologized after he was criticized by fans and the British government.
Tottenham: He decided to cut the salaries of 550 non-player workers in April and May by 20% as the club plans to take advantage of the government plan, and Tottenham fans asked the administration to reverse the decision.
- Newcastle United: Granting temporary leave to non-players, but he will pay their full wages until the end of this month.
Bournemouth: Staff members have been on leave for at least three weeks. Club CEO Neil Blake voluntarily agreed, coach Hughes coach the coach and Eddie Howe coach and assistant Jason Tendall reduced their salaries significantly.
- Norwich City: Workers took a temporary leave, but the club will give them all their wages after the club receives money from the government plan.
Sheffield United: The club granted leave to some full-time workers and some temporary workers, but it will continue to give them all their wages. The club said it would decide later whether to take part in the government's job-retaining plan.