April 20 announces the scheme which it proposes to apply to employees who will be engaged in H.M. Forces in event of war, says the "Financial News."
The difference between any man's net remuneration from the company and the remuneration (inclusive of marriage allowance) which he would receive while serving (with an adjustment for saving in food and clothes) shall be paid in full to a married man and to the, extent of one-third to single men without dependents, The cases of single men with dependents will be considered on their merits. In addition, the company intends to maintain their membership in the various pension funds.
Every possible effort will be made to reinstate in employment those serving, but as the effect of war on the business cannot be foreseen, it is impossible for any absolute guarantee to be given. Persons engaged to replace employees serving would be appointed for the duration of hostilities only, and would be so advised
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