Q: Due to COVID-19, we are unable to keep operating as normal. As a result, we need to cut back our staffing budget. What are the legal implications if we change full-time employees to a 4-day working week? Those with annual leave could use this for the fifth day, or alternatively, 4 days a week would mean 4 days of wages. We have mentioned using annual leave to staff but they are reluctant to use it unless forced. Redundancies will be the final call, which we want to avoid.