The Department of Industrial and Employment Relations (DIER) has published a set of Frequently Asked Questions about the conditions of employment during the COVID-19 pandemic which may answer some queries for both employers and employees alike. Amongst others, the FAQs cover issues around changes to contracts of employment, vacation / forced / quarantine / unpaid / maternity leave, redundancies, reduction of working hours, notice periods and payment of statutory allowances. It is also worth noting that during such times an employer may seek to temporarily change the applicable conditions of work as a measure for the survival of the organisation and the consequent retention of jobs following a written request from the employer, agreement of the employees, and the issue of a permission by the DIER.
How can we help?
CSB Group may assist with advisory services related to the above mentioned FAQs as well as in the analysis of eligibility for the COVID-19 Wage Supplement. In case of eligibility we may assist in the completion of the application forms to be submitted to Malta Enterprise.
Originally published April 7, 2020
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