Dorset's Sunseeker reviewing temporary lay-offs today
Staff will start finding out when they can go back to their jobs
Staff at Sunseeker who were temporarily laid off just before Christmas could find out today (Thursday 2nd January) when they can go back to work.
The luxury yacht builder - that has operations in Poole and on Portland - say they're reviewing the situation.
They say there have been no job losses and the temporary lay offs were needed to ensure the company's long-term viability.
In a statement, the company have told us:
“Sunseeker would like to clarify that there have been no job losses, however, due to restrictions in its supply chain which have heightened during December, Sunseeker has had to make the decision to implement temporary layoffs for a limited number of employees within production operations.
"Although the forward order book is still strong, this decision is focused on ensuring the long-term viability of operations and does not reflect on employee performance or contributions. Sunseeker deeply values the hard work and dedication of the team and appreciates everything its employees do for the company.
"Sunseeker has been committed to supporting staff members affected during this time. Those impacted by temporary layoffs, commencing the first few days that they would have normally returned in January, will receive statutory payment, or have been offered the option to use paid holiday entitlement.
"Employees will have their continuity of service preserved and will continue to receive all of their non-monetary benefits. Sunseeker is also taking every possible step to minimise the impact of this situation and to restore full operations as soon as possible. The situation is confirmed to be reviewed on the 2nd January 2025.”