snoop1130 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 Ed Sheeran refuses to furlough bar staff during coronavirus pandemic By Nick Reilly Ed Sheeran (Picture: Getty) Ed Sheeran has supported staff at his London bar by refusing to furlough them during the coronavirus crisis. The singer is a part owner of the Notting Hill haunt Bertie Blossoms, alongside longtime manager Stuart Camp. Despite closing its doors in March to prevent the spread of Covid-19, Sheeran and Camp have ensured that their employees – including waiters, bar staff, chefs and kitchen assistants – won’t be out of work for the foreseeable future. The business has turned down the chance to furlough staff using the new scheme which sees the government paying 80% of an individual’s salary, and the company having the option of paying out the additional 20%. Full Story: https://www.nme.com/news/music/ed-sheeran-refuses-to-furlough-bar-staff-during-coronavirus-pandemic-2655250 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 He can afford it from his pocket change. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post taotoo Posted April 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 28, 2020 "Refused"? Was the government beating his door down insisting he furlough them? Journalism is more than copying and pasting a press release. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Proboscis Posted April 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2020 12 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: He can afford it from his pocket change. But at least he does it, unlike many wealthy employers. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted April 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2020 14 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: He can afford it from his pocket change. Maybe he can, but the point is he's doing it, unlike some other celeb owners who've discarded their staff with hardly a thank you for earning them millions. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: He can afford it from his pocket change. I agree and it's a credit to him for doing so. I dare not mention another celebrity recently highlighted here who was quite disregarding to her staff (or crew). Edited April 29, 2020 by AgMech Cowboy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Old Croc Posted April 29, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2020 39 minutes ago, AgMech Cowboy said: I agree and it's a credit to him for doing so. I dare not mention another celebrity recently highlighted here who was quite disregarding to her staff (or crew). If you actually dared to mention the name then your post might have more context. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedoc Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 58 minutes ago, Old Croc said: If you actually dared to mention the name then your post might have more context. Otherwise, just hearsay and unfounded gossip. Just like so many so called journalist/reporters who never substantiate any storey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 16 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: He can afford it from his pocket change. No matter. He is doing it. Many very wealthy people, especially here in Thailand, are continuing their cheap, stingy, tight fisted (ตระหนี่มาก) ways, and utterly refuse to help their own people, despite proclaiming to love their nation like no other. Same elsewhere. Some are stepping up. And kudos to the ones who open their hearts to the plight of the lower income folks, who are getting their butts kicked by the insanity of this prolonged economic shutdown. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nahkit Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 48 minutes ago, bluedoc said: 1 hour ago, Old Croc said: If you actually dared to mention the name then your post might have more context. Otherwise, just hearsay and unfounded gossip. Just like so many so called journalist/reporters who never substantiate any storey. But if he did name them he would run the risk of being labelled homophobic just for printing the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dap Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 5 hours ago, Old Croc said: If you actually dared to mention the name then your post might have more context. I thought the allusion was sufficient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacovl46 Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 22 hours ago, taotoo said: "Refused"? Was the government beating his door down insisting he furlough them? Journalism is more than copying and pasting a press release. Ever heard of the term ‘to refuse an offer’? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 7 hours ago, Old Croc said: If you actually dared to mention the name then your post might have more context. Is he talking about a chat show host who is not being (de) generous to her staff? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 I read he has about 15 staff. It’s a nice gesture given the likes of VB but he appears to be a decent guy in general so not surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Kadilo said: I read he has about 15 staff. It’s a nice gesture given the likes of VB but he appears to be a decent guy in general so not surprising. haha, yea maybe, or possibly he saw how VB, and other millionaires, have been pilloried, and made a wise decision. call me cynical... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 2 minutes ago, samsensam said: haha, yea maybe, or possibly he saw how VB, and other millionaires, have been pilloried, and made a wise decision. call me cynical... No doubt. Paying 15 employees a pidly amount and getting all the positive publicity vs not and getting the VB treatment. No brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Easy to be cynical (it'd effect his image etc), but Sheeran is a decent bloke and that is unlikely to enter his mind. The guy worked his way up from where his employees are currently at. Folk handed it to them on a platter typically do not display this kind of generosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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