Jason undoubtedly has a better handle on BVI employment practices than I do. My understanding is that, after three months, the lay-offs automatically become terminations, with required severance pay. Especially for businesses with long-term employees, that could mean significant dollars. And heading into slow season, at that.

One way around it might be to recall those laid off in March and lay off other workers until mid-September. I just wonder how many tourism-related busInesses have sufficient cash.