The city of Kingston announced Thursday it would be laying off a large number of part-time staff due to COVID-19 work restrictions.
There is currently a temporary work shortage due to changes prompted by the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to the city, which has prompted impending layoffs of “many” part-time municipal employees.
The layoff notices were sent out Wednesday, and will take effect April 12. [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] “This shortage of work follows several city facility closures and discontinued programs, and impacts multiple departments,” a statement from the city read.
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