Employers Of Manufacturing Units/Factories In Puducherry To Provide Paid Medical Leave And Not Terminate Services Of Workers Who Test COVID-19 Positive

The Government of Puducherry vide notification no. 104/PSEC/COVID-19/2021 has enforced corona night curfew from 10.00 pm till 5 am up to 31st May 2021. In furtherance of the above order, terms and conditions for operations of industries are issued in addition to the list of permitted and restricted activities.

The factories/manufacturing units must ensure adherence to the below guidelines issued,

(1) If a worker is found positive, other workers who have been in contact with the him will be quarantined with pay.

(2) In any case, if a worker is found positive, the unit should be closed until completely sanitized.

(3) If a worker is found positive, he/she would be allowed medical leave and cannot be discontinued during their absence for this reason

(4) Common toilet facilities must be sanitized frequently.

Hence, employers are requested to ensure compliance as per the notification and direction issued in accordance with the guidelines for the list of permitted areas, restricted activates and ensure adherence to appropriate COVID behavior along with National Directives.

Kindly refer notification for detailed information towards the guideline issued by The Government of Puducherry.

Effective Date would be 23rd May, 2021

 

Notification:-Employers Of Manufacturing Units/Factories In Puducherry To Provide Paid Medical Leave And Not Terminate Services Of Workers Who Test COVID-19 Positive