The Riveter places 24 employees (34% of staff) on temporary layoff under Washington’s COVID-19 ‘standby’ rule

Seattle tech startups like The Riveter and Armoire are using Washington’s temporary layoff (“standby”) policy so employees can collect unemployment benefits while expected to return within eight weeks, as revenue falls and social distancing forces closures amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The Riveter put 24 employees (34% of staff) on standby, cut hours and pay, and is covering health insurance while aiming to bring staff back after the crisis.

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