Unilever to shield workers from financial impact of coronavirus

(Reuters) - Consumer goods giant Unilever Plc said on Tuesday it would protect its workforce from the financial impact of the coronavirus by continuing to pay contractors and other part time staff for up to three months. Unilever said its pay protection plan would be applicable for employees, contractors and others who are managed by the company or who work on its sites on a full or part-time basis.The maker of Dove soaps and Knorr soup also unveiled a 500 million euro (462.7 million pounds)..