Petition · past parliament

Prevent companies making employees redundant or laying them off due to COVID-19

Closed 33 signatures

What the petition asks

Due to COVID-19 outbreak, people are losing their jobs either temporarily or permanently because of the impact on the economy, but they need support. The government needs to intervene urgently.
Many people are in danger of be laid off or being made redundant. Despite the help that the Government is offering to companies, some are still choosing to lay people off. It is time for the Government to act and protect the people.

Timeline

28 May 2020 Petition opened for signatures
28 Nov 2020 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 33
Status Closed
Opened 28 May 2020
Closed 28 Nov 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.