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They fired staff and evicted live in staff on the spot

Staff at a hotel in the Scottish Highlands have been sacked on the spot and told to leave their accommodation immediately – with the company pinning the blame on government coronavirus advice. A letter was sent to workers at the Coylumbridge Hotel in Aviemore – which is run by the Britannia Hotels group – who appear to have made the decision based on advice from the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak. A member of staff at the hotel said some people had been affected, but that it was not 30, as had been reported elsewhere. The ‘heartless’ letter, circulating on social media along with calls for a boycott, has been slammed by politicians, industry leaders and the public alike, with Britannia being hammered for offering ‘one week’s pay in lieu of notice’ – despite new measures to help businesses. It says: ‘Taking the latest government advice, this letter is to confirm that with effect from March 19 2020, your employment has been terminated as your services are no longer required. ‘Your final payslip will include all hours worked up to and including your final day, together with any accrued holidays not already taken and one week’s pay in lieu of notice.

Read more: https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/20/hotel...2/?ito=cbshare