Fazer Confectionery Temporarily Lays Off 398 Employees

Fazer Confectionery recently announced that it started negotiations regarding the temporary lay-off of 398 employees of the Vantaa factory. Fazer said that the coronavirus pandemic is influencing the purchasing behavior of consumers and negatively affecting its business. The sales of chocolate tablets are increasing, but at the same time the sales of specialty products and e.g. pralines, are declining, especially due to the standstill in travel retail. According to Fazer’s estimation, in order to secure the company’s operations and finances, there is a need to adjust the operations and consider laying off staff temporarily.

The collaboration negotiations will involve the entire staff at Fazer’s Vantaa factory, a total of 398 employees. Temporary lay-offs are planned to be used up to a maximum of 90 days per employee during the current year.

“To minimize the impact of the potential lay-offs on our employees, we are offering the possibility to use annual leaves and other paid leaves. We will support our employees in this exceptional situation and try to find the best possible solution for them,” Nathalie Ahlström, managing director of Fazer Confectionery, says.