{"id":548197,"date":"2020-04-02T12:28:56","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T16:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonfootball.com\/?p=548197"},"modified":"2021-03-17T19:11:31","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T23:11:31","slug":"report-celtic-staff-on-furlough-leave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2020\/04\/02\/report-celtic-staff-on-furlough-leave\/","title":{"rendered":"REPORT: Celtic Staff on Furlough"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest update from Sky Sports<\/a> is that Scottish giants Celtic FC have put their non-playing staff on furlough leave; this will see them stop work and have their wages partially covered by the government.<\/p>\n

Action Taken by Celtic Regarding Crisis: Staff on Furlough<\/h2>\n

During the coronavirus outbreak, many teams have begun to put their workers on furlough<\/a> leave. Mike Ashley’s Newcastle United<\/a> was the first reputable club owner to take this action. Daniel Levy’s Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> were soon to follow. The government will cover 80% of the wages of the furloughed workers. The aim is to protect as many people as possible from the virus.<\/p>\n

Club Statement<\/h3>\n

A spokesperson for the Scottish club has said<\/a> “Like many organisations, due to the unprecedented challenges currently being faced, Celtic will be using the government job retention scheme available, in relation to a number of colleagues”<\/p>\n

The Club’s Act of Kindness<\/h3>\n

Celtic will ensure every single staff member on furlough leave receives 100% of the salary they are entitled to. Indeed, the club’s chief executive Peter Lawwell has stated that Celtic FC will be paying the remaining 20% of the wages not paid by the furlough to ensure financial stability for the workers which will be staying home.<\/p>\n

Celtic’s Thanks<\/h3>\n

In addition to their increased support for their workers, they added a thank you message devoted to their staff – “Celtic would like to sincerely thank each and every member of staff for all their continued efforts and their tremendous support during such a difficult time for everyone.”<\/p>\n

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