As the borders stay shut and lockdowns go on, companies that are already dealing with losses are facing another problem - growing leave balances for staff.
Untaken leave is a liability on company balance sheets, but the concern is it will also result in burnout for staff who aren't taking much-needed breaks.
Businesses are being encouraged to talk to their staff to make sure they take time off, and reminded that as a last resort, employees can be made to take paid time off.
Anan Zaki reports.
