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Roberta HERRERA
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January 14, 2025
Benetton is restructuring its operations in Spain. The Italian vogue chain has began negotiations with union representatives over a labor pressure adjustment plan (ERE) that might affect greater than 160 staff and outcome within the closure of 31 shops throughout the nation.
Benetton plans to shut 31 shops in Spain – Reuters
The ERE’s formal course of started on December 20, with discussions set to conclude on January 15. In response to the UGT union, Benetton cites financial, organisational, and productivity-related causes for the restructuring. The plan is to dismiss 156 retailer employees and 13 company employees, for a complete of 169 staff.
The corporate has proposed severance pay of 24 days’ wage per yr labored, capped at 12 month-to-month funds, together with a €1,500 bonus for sure teams, together with staff over 50 years outdated, pregnant ladies, and people with disabilities. Moreover, the corporate has supplied relocation alternatives in 30 vacancies at shops in Madrid, Barcelona, the Balearic Islands, and Girona.