Our Middle East Labour & Employment team have put together a quick guide for employers on key questions we’re often asked in relation to their employees. In this guide we cover:
What are an employer’s health and safety obligations in relation to its staff?
Should employers place restrictions on work-related international travel?
Under what circumstances can employees continue working or leave the house?
What is the latest guidance from the government regarding employment measures that can be taken to protect jobs?
Will making reductions to employees’ salaries cause issues for employers being in breach of the wage protection system?
Do employers have to pay an employee if they are required to self-isolate?
What should employers do if a member of staff is confirmed as having the virus and has recently been in the workplace?
If the situation worsens and employers are considering closing one of their sites, do they have a right to lay off/furlough staff in these circumstances? Are they obliged to continue to pay them?
What other steps are employers taking to respond to the challenging economic situation caused by coronavirus?
