Thrashers Avoid Layoffs, But Cut Hours and Salaries
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that the Thrashers were able to avoid laying off any staff, but have decreased work hours and salaries of some:
[Team president Bernie] Mullin said the reductions affect employees in the hockey operations department, including some scouts, coaches and trainers.
“A very small number” of people are affected, Mullin said, but he would not be more specific and would not disclose the percentage by which their work weeks and salaries are being cut.
Previously, the Thrashers reduced the salaries of employees whose contracts specifically stipulated pay cuts in the event of a work stoppage.
Interesting that some employees had contracts with work stoppage clauses worked into them. It’s not that a lot of teams didn’t plan for the possible lockout (or a possible strike), but this is the first I’ve heard of such a clause in a team’s employee contracts.
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