By Mark Titus THE GOVERNMENT has answered the call of stakeholders in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector for an extension to the ongoing work-from-home arrangement by agreeing to a three-month extension. However, major players are still pushing for a year-end reprieve. Daryl Vaz, minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job…
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is imploring Employers to allow workers the necessary period of absence and/or quarantine if required. This privilege should be extended even beyond the provisions under the Holidays with Pay Act. We all have a responsibility to prevent the spread of the novel corona virus (COVID 19). A message…
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is encouraging all Employers and Business Operators to take the necessary steps to protect workers from the Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19). Employers are urged to provide workers with the appropriate tools and information needed to prevent the spread of the virus. Keep abreast of the guidelines and instructions…
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is encouraging all Employers and Business Operators to explore options for extending their services remotely to customers. This move is recommended as a precautionary measure to safeguard customers and workers to prevent the spread of the New Coronavirus (COVID-19) Employers are also encouraged to make use of the…
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