Hi Experts,
I am from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. I am working as an HR Manager in an IT company. As of now, no single positive case of coronavirus has been found in Gujarat. As a preventive measure, the government of Gujarat has announced the closure of schools, colleges, and all public places. Currently, we are not close to a situation like a lockdown. However, in the event of a lockdown and we have to ask employees to work from home or provide them with leaves, what would be the policy regarding their salary?
If we decide to offer paid leave for 15 days, what about work? If we opt for work from home, how will we measure their productivity? We are an IT company, and currently, we do not have a work-from-home policy in place. We have 25 employees.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
I am from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. I am working as an HR Manager in an IT company. As of now, no single positive case of coronavirus has been found in Gujarat. As a preventive measure, the government of Gujarat has announced the closure of schools, colleges, and all public places. Currently, we are not close to a situation like a lockdown. However, in the event of a lockdown and we have to ask employees to work from home or provide them with leaves, what would be the policy regarding their salary?
If we decide to offer paid leave for 15 days, what about work? If we opt for work from home, how will we measure their productivity? We are an IT company, and currently, we do not have a work-from-home policy in place. We have 25 employees.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
Hi Meghavi,
The similar situation we are facing here too, but I think we cannot put a measurement on such criteria. If the organization wants to keep their work going, then we have to keep faith in our employees instead of putting doubt on his/her working abilities. The employees who ask for work from home are that much responsible and mature too. Hence, I think we just have to move out from this pandemic situation.
From India, Pune
The similar situation we are facing here too, but I think we cannot put a measurement on such criteria. If the organization wants to keep their work going, then we have to keep faith in our employees instead of putting doubt on his/her working abilities. The employees who ask for work from home are that much responsible and mature too. Hence, I think we just have to move out from this pandemic situation.
From India, Pune
Dear Meghavi and Suchit,
In the manufacturing and service industries, people are an inseparable part of the product or services. Employees' presence is *sine qua non* for the production of the goods or the delivery of the services. In contrast, in IT companies, delivery of development of the product even working from a distant place. That is the benefit of the development of digital goods.
In both of your companies, why it was not possible to give the facility of working from home is not understood. Is your server located on the cloud or locally available? Secondly, measurement of the work should not be a problem as to check whether coding is one or not or to check bugs in the software one need not be available at the office. It can be done remotely also.
If you are facing the problem of remote working then why not try using Google Drive or Microsoft's One Drive? Of course in some cases, because of the security issues, the client's permission is required. Approach the client and find out how they can help you.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
In the manufacturing and service industries, people are an inseparable part of the product or services. Employees' presence is *sine qua non* for the production of the goods or the delivery of the services. In contrast, in IT companies, delivery of development of the product even working from a distant place. That is the benefit of the development of digital goods.
In both of your companies, why it was not possible to give the facility of working from home is not understood. Is your server located on the cloud or locally available? Secondly, measurement of the work should not be a problem as to check whether coding is one or not or to check bugs in the software one need not be available at the office. It can be done remotely also.
If you are facing the problem of remote working then why not try using Google Drive or Microsoft's One Drive? Of course in some cases, because of the security issues, the client's permission is required. Approach the client and find out how they can help you.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
Hi Experts,
I am from Bangalore, working as an HR Manager in the media & production industry. As we all know, the situation in Karnataka is not good, and near our workplace, one tech park was affected by corona. This is why I raised a concern about the necessary actions for corona, resulting in the decision for all employees to work from home this month.
To monitor employees' workflow throughout the work-from-home period, we are conducting daily stand-up meetings on Skype from 9:30 am to 10 am. Additionally, we have created a reporting form for each department's employees. They are required to fill out this form daily after completing their work and send it to the respective team lead for further assistance and evaluation.
I believe that through these monitoring techniques, we can effectively track employee workflow and maintain productivity.
I am from Bangalore, working as an HR Manager in the media & production industry. As we all know, the situation in Karnataka is not good, and near our workplace, one tech park was affected by corona. This is why I raised a concern about the necessary actions for corona, resulting in the decision for all employees to work from home this month.
To monitor employees' workflow throughout the work-from-home period, we are conducting daily stand-up meetings on Skype from 9:30 am to 10 am. Additionally, we have created a reporting form for each department's employees. They are required to fill out this form daily after completing their work and send it to the respective team lead for further assistance and evaluation.
I believe that through these monitoring techniques, we can effectively track employee workflow and maintain productivity.
Work From Home Is it Possible for Manufacturing Industries,Kindly give suggestion for this issue
From India, Ambheti
From India, Ambheti
Hi Meghavi,
Being an IT company, it is easy for you guys to work remotely. You can arrange a meeting with the team and plan accordingly. If not, ask employees to come to work in batches. For example, if there are 6 people in a department, ask 3 to work for a week while the remaining 3 are at home, and vice versa. If you plan it this way, the work will also be done, there will be fewer chances of everyone falling sick, and you can still pay salaries.
I hope this helps in managing the work effectively and keeping everyone safe and productive.
Thank you.
From United Arab Emirates, Ras al-Khaimah
Being an IT company, it is easy for you guys to work remotely. You can arrange a meeting with the team and plan accordingly. If not, ask employees to come to work in batches. For example, if there are 6 people in a department, ask 3 to work for a week while the remaining 3 are at home, and vice versa. If you plan it this way, the work will also be done, there will be fewer chances of everyone falling sick, and you can still pay salaries.
I hope this helps in managing the work effectively and keeping everyone safe and productive.
Thank you.
From United Arab Emirates, Ras al-Khaimah
one of our employee approved his leave from 07.03.20 to 28.03.20 for other reason .Now as per current situation , we have started work from home.Is that employee eligible for salary payment ?
From India, Pune
From India, Pune
Hi NRK1483,
I would suggest you check with his line manager whether the employee who is on vacation is working from home and completing the tasks on time. If so, you can consider paying him for the days he has worked. If not, you need not pay him from 07/03/2020 to 28/03/2020.
From United Arab Emirates, Ras al-Khaimah
I would suggest you check with his line manager whether the employee who is on vacation is working from home and completing the tasks on time. If so, you can consider paying him for the days he has worked. If not, you need not pay him from 07/03/2020 to 28/03/2020.
From United Arab Emirates, Ras al-Khaimah
Hi,
We are an IT company based in Mumbai. As a precautionary step, we have started work-from-home arrangements for our entire IT/Tech Department. However, for the Non-IT Departments (Accounts, Sales, HR, admin), due to the nature of their work, it is difficult to provide them with work-from-home opportunities. As the situation in Mumbai is deteriorating, we are considering granting them leave or allowing them to work from home.
Could you please suggest a leave and salary policy for employees in these categories? Should we offer Unpaid Leave for leaves, or consider a 50% salary for those working from home, considering that productivity might be lower in a WFH setup?
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
We are an IT company based in Mumbai. As a precautionary step, we have started work-from-home arrangements for our entire IT/Tech Department. However, for the Non-IT Departments (Accounts, Sales, HR, admin), due to the nature of their work, it is difficult to provide them with work-from-home opportunities. As the situation in Mumbai is deteriorating, we are considering granting them leave or allowing them to work from home.
Could you please suggest a leave and salary policy for employees in these categories? Should we offer Unpaid Leave for leaves, or consider a 50% salary for those working from home, considering that productivity might be lower in a WFH setup?
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
Hi,
You need to consider the Information Security policy of the company while allowing work from home. If it is not a concern, then you can allow them to WFH using remote. In fact, it is one of the good practices you can start for the future as well, as WFH provides work-life balance.
To monitor the work, they should be available anytime via internal communication channels like Skype, Slack, Teams, or any other application. Managers can ensure that the given tasks are progressing at the expected speed.
Thanks,
Devang
From India, Mumbai
You need to consider the Information Security policy of the company while allowing work from home. If it is not a concern, then you can allow them to WFH using remote. In fact, it is one of the good practices you can start for the future as well, as WFH provides work-life balance.
To monitor the work, they should be available anytime via internal communication channels like Skype, Slack, Teams, or any other application. Managers can ensure that the given tasks are progressing at the expected speed.
Thanks,
Devang
From India, Mumbai
Hi,
As of now, if any employee is affected by COVID-19, they are eligible for 28 days of paid leave. If your employees are covered by insurance, they are eligible to claim insurance benefits even during the quarantine period. You cannot deduct amounts for work from home as they are still working for us. If you don't trust your employees, you may need to tighten your work measurement policy. Ensure that your insurance broker and TPA (Third-Party Administrator) are aware of these policies.
From India, Chennai
As of now, if any employee is affected by COVID-19, they are eligible for 28 days of paid leave. If your employees are covered by insurance, they are eligible to claim insurance benefits even during the quarantine period. You cannot deduct amounts for work from home as they are still working for us. If you don't trust your employees, you may need to tighten your work measurement policy. Ensure that your insurance broker and TPA (Third-Party Administrator) are aware of these policies.
From India, Chennai
Dear Anil,
I think there is no possibility to work from home in manufacturing industries. Manufacturing industries have certain process sequences. Every process depends on the adjacent process. There are many criteria such as raw materials, quality checks, transportation, costs, etc.
Thank you.
I think there is no possibility to work from home in manufacturing industries. Manufacturing industries have certain process sequences. Every process depends on the adjacent process. There are many criteria such as raw materials, quality checks, transportation, costs, etc.
Thank you.
Hi,
I believe everyone is aware of the current situation due to the coronavirus. If we announce a leave for a few days, will this period be considered as paid or unpaid (for someone who has no leave balance)? Please guide me according to the policy.
Regards,
Avanish
From India, Bhaskola
I believe everyone is aware of the current situation due to the coronavirus. If we announce a leave for a few days, will this period be considered as paid or unpaid (for someone who has no leave balance)? Please guide me according to the policy.
Regards,
Avanish
From India, Bhaskola
Dear All,
Please find attached the notification from the Commissioner of Labour, Maharashtra advising not to terminate employees/workers from their jobs and to ensure full payment of wages in light of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regards,
Suresh
From India, Thane
Please find attached the notification from the Commissioner of Labour, Maharashtra advising not to terminate employees/workers from their jobs and to ensure full payment of wages in light of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regards,
Suresh
From India, Thane
Dear Cyberindigo,
As per the directives issued by the Labour Commissioner's Office in Mumbai, employers have been advised not to deduct salaries of employees for not reporting to the office on account of the coronavirus. Please refer to the notice issued by the Labour Commissioner's Office.
Regards,
Sumeet
From India, Mumbai
As per the directives issued by the Labour Commissioner's Office in Mumbai, employers have been advised not to deduct salaries of employees for not reporting to the office on account of the coronavirus. Please refer to the notice issued by the Labour Commissioner's Office.
Regards,
Sumeet
From India, Mumbai
Hi expert,
I am Yash Girdhar. My ma'am gave me this site to check out information about HR knowledge. I am currently pursuing a bachelor's in BA (HR). The question that struck me is: Can we create policies regarding natural incidents, but they should only apply when incidents occur nationwide?
Another point to consider is how to manage work when production cannot commence post the coronavirus outbreak. Developing a strategy that enables fast work recovery is crucial.
One approach could be to conduct meetings on Skype and allocate tasks through Google Docs for easy access and collaboration.
For non-compliant employees, consider implementing penalties such as a 10% deduction from their salary or reduction in bonuses. Building trust with employees is essential; if they underperform, consider motivating them with gifts to boost their morale and productivity.
These are my opinions, as I am a student, not an HR professional.
Thank you
From India, Jalalpur
I am Yash Girdhar. My ma'am gave me this site to check out information about HR knowledge. I am currently pursuing a bachelor's in BA (HR). The question that struck me is: Can we create policies regarding natural incidents, but they should only apply when incidents occur nationwide?
Another point to consider is how to manage work when production cannot commence post the coronavirus outbreak. Developing a strategy that enables fast work recovery is crucial.
One approach could be to conduct meetings on Skype and allocate tasks through Google Docs for easy access and collaboration.
For non-compliant employees, consider implementing penalties such as a 10% deduction from their salary or reduction in bonuses. Building trust with employees is essential; if they underperform, consider motivating them with gifts to boost their morale and productivity.
These are my opinions, as I am a student, not an HR professional.
Thank you
From India, Jalalpur
Hi Seniors,
Can we pay only the basic salary to those employees who are not working from home (having no leave balance) for the lockdown period and also to support staff like Accounts, Admin, HR, and the recruitment team, or do we have to pay them the full salary? Please suggest.
From India, Noida
Can we pay only the basic salary to those employees who are not working from home (having no leave balance) for the lockdown period and also to support staff like Accounts, Admin, HR, and the recruitment team, or do we have to pay them the full salary? Please suggest.
From India, Noida
In IT Companies: If Employees is ready to work from Home, but Company does not have work/project to assign him, In this case, the leave will be paid or unpaid ?
From India, Delhi
From India, Delhi
Our Prime Minister and Chief Ministers of various states have appealed to the employers of the companies to pay full salaries, or at least as per the Minimum Wages applicable for the Scheduled Employment. I believe the IT industries fall under the Residuary Factories under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
Your employer will decide how much salary he/she can afford to pay you depending upon his/her financial status.
Regards,
Suresh
From India, Thane
Your employer will decide how much salary he/she can afford to pay you depending upon his/her financial status.
Regards,
Suresh
From India, Thane
Hi all,
Kindly check the link where it states that no employer should cut the salary.
[URL: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/coronavirus-dont-lay-off-workers-or-cut-salaries-says-labour-ministry/article31143857.ece]
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
Kindly check the link where it states that no employer should cut the salary.
[URL: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/coronavirus-dont-lay-off-workers-or-cut-salaries-says-labour-ministry/article31143857.ece]
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
Hello,
I have a query. Currently, we have provided work-from-home options to a lot of employees. Due to the coronavirus panic, a few employees have already applied for paid leave to go to their hometown, and a few employees cannot come to the office due to the lockdown to even pick up their laptops. How do we manage the salary for these cases?
On one side, employees are working from home, and on the other side, employees are at home on leave. So, how do we pay the salary to these people who are at home? I would like to know what others are doing. Also, if we pay full salary to people who are on leave, wouldn't it be unfair to employees who are working from home?
Thank you.
From India, Bhatkal
I have a query. Currently, we have provided work-from-home options to a lot of employees. Due to the coronavirus panic, a few employees have already applied for paid leave to go to their hometown, and a few employees cannot come to the office due to the lockdown to even pick up their laptops. How do we manage the salary for these cases?
On one side, employees are working from home, and on the other side, employees are at home on leave. So, how do we pay the salary to these people who are at home? I would like to know what others are doing. Also, if we pay full salary to people who are on leave, wouldn't it be unfair to employees who are working from home?
Thank you.
From India, Bhatkal
Hi all,
We are a BPO. Currently, we have a policy of working from home for some supervisory staff, but CSR's cannot all be put to work from home due to technical and logistical limitations. The government has stated that the salary of employees should not be deducted for the time they are not asked to come to work due to the lockdown until 15 April. Will the company have to compulsorily pay the employees? How will it work to comply with the government directive?
From India, Agra
We are a BPO. Currently, we have a policy of working from home for some supervisory staff, but CSR's cannot all be put to work from home due to technical and logistical limitations. The government has stated that the salary of employees should not be deducted for the time they are not asked to come to work due to the lockdown until 15 April. Will the company have to compulsorily pay the employees? How will it work to comply with the government directive?
From India, Agra
Hello All,
I am working in a manufacturing company. They offer work-from-home options for staff members, but 50% of the staff have not been provided with a laptop/PC or internet. As I work in the HR department, no work or tasks have been assigned to me. Instead, they have suggested learning something new for the company, reading books, and other activities to do from home.
Recently, there has been a change in strategy. If anyone does not have internet access, they are being asked forcefully for reports. If an employee submits a report after working for 5/6 hours, they are warned that their salary will be deducted or they will be marked as half-day leave without pay. There are many other issues that I have not explained here.
Please suggest any suitable solutions for this situation.
From India, Ahmedabad
I am working in a manufacturing company. They offer work-from-home options for staff members, but 50% of the staff have not been provided with a laptop/PC or internet. As I work in the HR department, no work or tasks have been assigned to me. Instead, they have suggested learning something new for the company, reading books, and other activities to do from home.
Recently, there has been a change in strategy. If anyone does not have internet access, they are being asked forcefully for reports. If an employee submits a report after working for 5/6 hours, they are warned that their salary will be deducted or they will be marked as half-day leave without pay. There are many other issues that I have not explained here.
Please suggest any suitable solutions for this situation.
From India, Ahmedabad
Hello!
I am working as an HR Manager with a Digital Agency. We have assigned work to all employees. I was looking for an application that can track their productivity, and I came across this software - "FLOW." This is a really affordable software for startup and mid-level firms. The software automatically tracks all the work an employee does on their laptop or phone. For example, if a person is writing code for a certain project, this app tracks how much time it took them to write that code. It also helps us to know what someone is researching on Google without compromising any employee's privacy. If you want to learn more about the software, you can reach me at HR@kadmus.in.
From India
I am working as an HR Manager with a Digital Agency. We have assigned work to all employees. I was looking for an application that can track their productivity, and I came across this software - "FLOW." This is a really affordable software for startup and mid-level firms. The software automatically tracks all the work an employee does on their laptop or phone. For example, if a person is writing code for a certain project, this app tracks how much time it took them to write that code. It also helps us to know what someone is researching on Google without compromising any employee's privacy. If you want to learn more about the software, you can reach me at HR@kadmus.in.
From India
Hi seniors,
I am Bhargavi, an HR professional working in Vizag. Our company operates in the financial sector. Currently, sales teams are making calls from home. I am seeking insights on how the Accounts, Admin, and HR departments can contribute value to generate revenue for the company. Kindly provide your suggestions.
Thank you.
From India, Visakhapatnam
I am Bhargavi, an HR professional working in Vizag. Our company operates in the financial sector. Currently, sales teams are making calls from home. I am seeking insights on how the Accounts, Admin, and HR departments can contribute value to generate revenue for the company. Kindly provide your suggestions.
Thank you.
From India, Visakhapatnam
Hello,
I am working in a railway construction company as an HR & Admin Officer in Gujarat. Nowadays, the situation is too critical due to the recent Coronavirus Outbreak in the country. Being a construction company, it is difficult to work from home or from company accommodation since in the construction industry, most of the work is labor-intensive and field or site-based, making it difficult to execute the work. Are company employees like engineers, site supervisors, or other supportive staff eligible for salary payment?
From India, Bhopal
I am working in a railway construction company as an HR & Admin Officer in Gujarat. Nowadays, the situation is too critical due to the recent Coronavirus Outbreak in the country. Being a construction company, it is difficult to work from home or from company accommodation since in the construction industry, most of the work is labor-intensive and field or site-based, making it difficult to execute the work. Are company employees like engineers, site supervisors, or other supportive staff eligible for salary payment?
From India, Bhopal
Dear Anuj,
Yes, all the employees are eligible for full salary during the lockdown period. Please go through the attached circular dated March 20, 2020, from the Government of India, Ministry of Labour & Employment.
Regards,
Suresh
From India, Thane
Yes, all the employees are eligible for full salary during the lockdown period. Please go through the attached circular dated March 20, 2020, from the Government of India, Ministry of Labour & Employment.
Regards,
Suresh
From India, Thane
Hi, I am working for a small IT company. The total size of the workforce is only 22. Everyone is working from home due to the current coronavirus situation. Management requires a daily work report from everyone to demonstrate visibility and productivity. Given this scenario, as an HR professional, how can I ensure the daily submission of work reports when HR tasks are primarily qualitative? Can anyone suggest which HR functions I should continue during this remote work period?
From Bangladesh, Dhaka
From Bangladesh, Dhaka
Please find the attached notifications for your reference: https://www.citehr.com/618638-some-i...ns-during.html.
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
Thank you.
From India, Hyderabad
Dear All,
As all companies worldwide are facing a similar situation due to COVID-19, can we draft an HR policy that is fair to both employers and employees?
For employees who can work from home (IT, sales, etc.), their job roles allow this option. Their team leaders can establish a method to receive daily reports to monitor their work. They should be eligible for their full salary.
For employees who cannot work from home (production, back-office staff), as their roles do not permit remote work and they are compelled to stay at home.
According to the government's directive, companies should continue to pay full salaries until the lockdown period ends (if their financial situation permits). Employees can be assigned knowledge enhancement activities related to their field during this time.
The real challenge arises when the lockdown is lifted and businesses resume operations. Policies need to be formulated, and decisions must be made regarding salaries if an employee contracts the virus in the future, especially considering not all employees can work from home.
I seek expert opinions on how to structure the leave policy for the future. While the company already has specific leave policies in place, should we grant additional leave days in case of positive cases? If so, how many days should be considered acceptable?
Your guidance is appreciated.
Thanks & regards,
SV, Navi Mumbai
From India, Delhi
As all companies worldwide are facing a similar situation due to COVID-19, can we draft an HR policy that is fair to both employers and employees?
For employees who can work from home (IT, sales, etc.), their job roles allow this option. Their team leaders can establish a method to receive daily reports to monitor their work. They should be eligible for their full salary.
For employees who cannot work from home (production, back-office staff), as their roles do not permit remote work and they are compelled to stay at home.
According to the government's directive, companies should continue to pay full salaries until the lockdown period ends (if their financial situation permits). Employees can be assigned knowledge enhancement activities related to their field during this time.
The real challenge arises when the lockdown is lifted and businesses resume operations. Policies need to be formulated, and decisions must be made regarding salaries if an employee contracts the virus in the future, especially considering not all employees can work from home.
I seek expert opinions on how to structure the leave policy for the future. While the company already has specific leave policies in place, should we grant additional leave days in case of positive cases? If so, how many days should be considered acceptable?
Your guidance is appreciated.
Thanks & regards,
SV, Navi Mumbai
From India, Delhi
Dear All,
The contract between the employer and the employees is frustrated because of the coronavirus; hence, it is not the fault of any party. However, if the management wants to give leave without pay, I think both parties should sit down and negotiate a settlement on payment. If there are unions in the place of employment, then they must be engaged. It is also not right for employees to demand full pay as the "No work, No pay" rule will apply. If agreeable, the employees can settle for 30% or 50%. Both parties should agree on a reasonable sum during the leave period.
From Malaysia, Ipoh
The contract between the employer and the employees is frustrated because of the coronavirus; hence, it is not the fault of any party. However, if the management wants to give leave without pay, I think both parties should sit down and negotiate a settlement on payment. If there are unions in the place of employment, then they must be engaged. It is also not right for employees to demand full pay as the "No work, No pay" rule will apply. If agreeable, the employees can settle for 30% or 50%. Both parties should agree on a reasonable sum during the leave period.
From Malaysia, Ipoh
Dear all concerned,
To resolve the following issue, either follow your own company policy or, if a policy is not available, you are advised to design a suitable policy with the concept of the General Will. Post approval, you may implement the same.
Regards,
Soniya Bhardwaj
HR Manager
From India, Pune
To resolve the following issue, either follow your own company policy or, if a policy is not available, you are advised to design a suitable policy with the concept of the General Will. Post approval, you may implement the same.
Regards,
Soniya Bhardwaj
HR Manager
From India, Pune
The termination of employees from the job or reduction in wages in this scenario would further deepen the crises and will not only weaken the financial condition of the employee but also hamper their morale to combat their fight with this epidemic. Read here for the full details - https://rplg.co/186ae0a0.
From India, Bengaluru
From India, Bengaluru
Hi,
I think you guys should definitely read this article to clear all your doubts regarding this. This article helped me a lot to understand the things amid COVID-19. I hope it will be helpful for you too.
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From India, Boisar
I think you guys should definitely read this article to clear all your doubts regarding this. This article helped me a lot to understand the things amid COVID-19. I hope it will be helpful for you too.
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From India, Boisar
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