Paid Leave for Coronavirus

Paid Leave for Coronavirus - Karnataka

The Government of Karnataka vide notification No 170, towards prevention of spreading of Coronavirus in Karnataka, has instructed Labour department to take necessary action. Since there is a need for leaves for infected employees, if any, the concerned employees who are covered under ESI should obtain declaration from ESI Hospital and submit to the employer to avail twenty eight days of leave with wages. Those employees who are not covered under ESI shall avail leave for twenty-eight days of paid sick leave along with other leaves as per Section 15(3) of Karnataka Shops And Establishment Act 1961. Please read the notification for detailed information