Coronavirus and labour law

Coronavirus and labour law

Introduction

The continuous global outbreak and spread of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is an emotional occasion of worldwide extents, with expansive ramifications for a wide scope of territories. This article abridges the foremost legitimate implications of the coronavirus outbreak for Labour law – a territory on which, until now, the COVID-19 episode has had a critical effect.

The ongoing spread of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has required numerous Indian to go into home quarantine for 14 days, and the rundown of nations and scope of cases that offer ascent to the seclusion necessity have been constantly refreshed and expanded. Starting at 21 March 2020, with 'Janta Curfew' & before all people entering India from abroad should go into home quarantine for 14 days. 

The increasing number of individuals subjected to isolation raises many questions among employers and employees, including as regards 

• Days of absence;
• Remote work or Work From Home (WFH);
• Job Security;
• Wage Security & so on

Employee isolation

The spread of COVID-19 has led to a significant increase in the number of individuals being required to remain in isolation.

The term Employee Isolation can be characterised or defined as "any person who is employed, including a volunteer or a person providing services at the employer's premises, whether or not an employment relationship exists, who must remain in isolation pursuant to the Home Isolation Order"

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