Employee needs to resume office in-person whenever asked.
There are two ways to see it: if an employee is paid fully or partially for WFH, he needs to operate from his base location itself so that whenever needed, he can be in the office. In case he wants to travel, he needs to take prior approval from his employer in writing so that the employer can plan to call him back based on business needs. It will take a minimum of 15-16 days to onboard someone back if they have already traveled (based on rules and zones though). If you are paid even in the current situation, you should appreciate the efforts of your employer too. The company will only sustain if all employees work together.
When the government allows and confirms that some percentage of employees can work from the office, it may include you, me, or anyone; hence, be ready for traveling to your office with all precautions. Definitely, the employer is also responsible for 100% safety inside the premises. He should decide wisely who should come and who should not based on different precautionary measures.
In the second case, if the employer is not paying salaries due to the situation and there is no confirmed plan, inform your employer that you are traveling out of the city considering the current situation. The employer should not stop anyone in this case. When the employer wants to open the office, he should give 15-20 days prior notice to everyone. This is part of planning always. The employer shouldn't call anyone and ask to come today itself. This is inhumane and carries a big risk.
If the employee and employer both work together, then only we will have a win-win situation. Certainly, employers need to make decisions wisely considering everyone's health and safety first, and business second. If the employer is concerned about people, people will take care of the business automatically.
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Dipesh Prabhakar
Team Lead - HR
From Ghana, Kumasi
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3There are two ways to see it: if an employee is paid fully or partially for WFH, he needs to operate from his base location itself so that whenever needed, he can be in the office. In case he wants to travel, he needs to take prior approval from his employer in writing so that the employer can plan to call him back based on business needs. It will take a minimum of 15-16 days to onboard someone back if they have already traveled (based on rules and zones though). If you are paid even in the current situation, you should appreciate the efforts of your employer too. The company will only sustain if all employees work together.
When the government allows and confirms that some percentage of employees can work from the office, it may include you, me, or anyone; hence, be ready for traveling to your office with all precautions. Definitely, the employer is also responsible for 100% safety inside the premises. He should decide wisely who should come and who should not based on different precautionary measures.
In the second case, if the employer is not paying salaries due to the situation and there is no confirmed plan, inform your employer that you are traveling out of the city considering the current situation. The employer should not stop anyone in this case. When the employer wants to open the office, he should give 15-20 days prior notice to everyone. This is part of planning always. The employer shouldn't call anyone and ask to come today itself. This is inhumane and carries a big risk.
If the employee and employer both work together, then only we will have a win-win situation. Certainly, employers need to make decisions wisely considering everyone's health and safety first, and business second. If the employer is concerned about people, people will take care of the business automatically.
Regards,
Dipesh Prabhakar
Team Lead - HR
From Ghana, Kumasi
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In my opinion, if you are not in the current office location, you need to get an e-pass from the concerned department. And if your locality (where you are currently at) is a contaminated zone, then you need your employer to know so.
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In my opinion, if you are not in the current office location, you need to get an e-pass from the concerned department. And if your locality (where you are currently at) is a contaminated zone, then you need your employer to know so.
From India, Udupi
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In my opinion, if you are not in the current office location, you need to get an e-pass from the concerned department. And if your locality (where you are currently at) is a contaminated zone, then you need your employer to know so.
From India, Udupi
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As the employee is out of the city and there are more Covid-19 positive cases in India, the employer should ask the employee's opinion on whether it will be possible for him/her to join immediately. Only if the employee agrees to join without any undue influence, he/she can start working from the office. However, if the employee feels that in the current situation it is not safe for him/her to travel from their place (a contaminated zone), then the employer must be okay with that and must be concerned about the safety of the employee.
From India, Udupi
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From India, Udupi
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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread, it has affected businesses in all possible ways, creating a situation of panic among employees and employers. Stay-at-home orders have been circulated all over the country, and businesses have made arrangements for their employees to work remotely.
For more information, you can visit: [HR Tech Cube - Key Employee-Centric Issues to Highlight Amidst COVID-19](https://hrtechcube.com/key-employee-centric-issues-to-highlight-amidst-covid-19/)
From India, Pune
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For more information, you can visit: [HR Tech Cube - Key Employee-Centric Issues to Highlight Amidst COVID-19](https://hrtechcube.com/key-employee-centric-issues-to-highlight-amidst-covid-19/)
From India, Pune
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I do believe that motivating the morale of the employees is the most important instrument in the hands of the managers.
I have noticed that working from home has been more beneficial for employers in some sectors as they are able to ensure the safety of their employees in this COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, achieving output and targets is more important for the employer rather than physical presence from employees.
From India, Bhubaneswar
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I have noticed that working from home has been more beneficial for employers in some sectors as they are able to ensure the safety of their employees in this COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, achieving output and targets is more important for the employer rather than physical presence from employees.
From India, Bhubaneswar
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Employers will have to comply with federal, state, and local directives on social distancing as workplaces reopen. Employers will likely want to consider staggering work hours and alternating days of work for different groups, shifts, or teams of employees to reduce the number of employees on-site. Employers may want to evaluate workplace layouts and consider making certain stairways and hallways one way if social distancing guidelines cannot otherwise be met.
Employers could use plexiglass shields, tables, or other barriers to block airborne particles and ensure minimum distances in the workplace, as recommended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Additionally, they should develop protocols to avoid crowding in elevators and close or modify certain common areas, such as lunchrooms, time clock stations, and workplace fitness centers, so that employees can socially distance.
From India, Bengaluru
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Employers could use plexiglass shields, tables, or other barriers to block airborne particles and ensure minimum distances in the workplace, as recommended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Additionally, they should develop protocols to avoid crowding in elevators and close or modify certain common areas, such as lunchrooms, time clock stations, and workplace fitness centers, so that employees can socially distance.
From India, Bengaluru
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