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.
Mining / Quarrying Mining And Quarrying Mining Of Coal And Lignite 05 - Mining Of Coal And Lignite
485 - 500 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
9 May 2024
Employment effect (start)
1 June 2024
Foreseen end date
Description
The mining company Severní energetická has announced plans to terminate brown coal mining at the ČSA mining site in Most. As a result, the company will lay off approximately 500 employees.
Mining will be closed down in a controlled manner within the next few months. About 485 job cuts will occur between May and July 2024.The layoffs concern job positions such as operational locksmiths, electricians, drivers, mechanics, and other technical professions.
All dismissed employees will receive an above-standard severance pay amounting to eight times their salary.
Eurofound (2024), Severní energetická, Closure in Czechia, factsheet number 201153, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/201153.
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