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Udaan lays off several contractual staff, offers one-month compensation

However, no decision has been taken on laying off permanent employees

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According to reports, several other start-ups such as Swiggy, FabHotels, and Instamojo already have or are going to downsize their staff because of the current economic crisis due to the Covid-19 situation. Photo: iStock

Samreen Ahmad Bengaluru
B2B e-commerce platform Udaan has fired several of its ground staff who were working on a contractual basis for the Bengaluru-based company. 

Confirming the layoffs to Business Standard, the company said each associate who has been impacted has been provided with additional compensation of one month and will be part of priority hiring list where they would be given preference to join when a relevant opportunity exists within the system.

“We are also giving a recommendation letter and support wherever possible to find new employment opportunities through our partners. Additionally, associates who are covered under group medical insurance scheme will

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