[ilyagr]

I wonder what kind of compensation from the company and the government the laid-of employees are entitled to. It's Scandinavia after all.

I don't know enough to say they'll be fine, but there's a chance it's not as bad as it sounds.

[nattmat]

20 days of full pay during the temporary lay-off. Then unemployment benefits for up to two years with 62% of full salary (cut off at about 30000 NOK per month)

[sushikokk]

The ones employed in Norway: full pay first 20 days, then 80% to 62,4% depending on salary. Company only pays the first 2 days, the government the rest.