The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Manufacturing Manufacture of textiles, apparel and leather Manufacture of wearing apparel 14.24 - Manufacture of leather clothes and fur apparel
200 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
28 May 2020
Employment effect (start)
28 May 2020
Foreseen end date
Description
Leithäuser, a German producer of leather clothing, will cut 200 jobs throughout a collective dismissal programme at its production facility in Leszno, Poland. The restructuring is related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was registered by the company at the local employment agency in Leszno. The company is entitled to public support under the anti-crisis scheme, but so far it has not applied for it. The source reports that a local Member of Parliament offers legal advice to the redundant employees.
Eurofound (2020), Leithäuser, Internal restructuring in Poland, factsheet number 100825, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/100825.
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