Puducherry govt imposed a complete lockdown on Tuesdays including industries. Should we pay for lockdown days?
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Government Appeals During Lockdown
Governments have appealed to establishments, including the private sector, to disburse salaries for the lockdown spells, treating them as 'paid holidays.' Units that were opened and allowed to run with reduced manpower, especially production and service units, could partially resume operations, if not at full capacity. However, when the question of payment of wages for idle time during the lockdown arises, there are concerns, especially regarding the affordability of units running hand-to-mouth. It's not possible for all employers to pay salaries when there is no production, resulting in no sales, revenue, and a lack of funds to cover costs such as raw materials, power bills, and salaries.
Supreme Court's Stance
The Supreme Court was approached by employers questioning the government's instructions. The Supreme Court, though it admitted the petitions and heard the arguments, did not pass any orders regarding salary payments for the lockdown periods. There appears to be no legal obligation on the part of employers for days when there is no work, and therefore, no pay as well. However, considering the plight of employees who depend solely on their salary or wage income, the Supreme Court urged employers and employees to discuss and negotiate terms to address this human problem.
Specific Case in Puducherry
In your case in Puducherry, specifically only on Tuesdays, which can be somehow managed, whether it's full wages or reduced wages. I can only suggest that this is a human problem, and employers should support their employees in such difficult situations to the best of their ability. Share the grief.
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1159Governments have appealed to establishments, including the private sector, to disburse salaries for the lockdown spells, treating them as 'paid holidays.' Units that were opened and allowed to run with reduced manpower, especially production and service units, could partially resume operations, if not at full capacity. However, when the question of payment of wages for idle time during the lockdown arises, there are concerns, especially regarding the affordability of units running hand-to-mouth. It's not possible for all employers to pay salaries when there is no production, resulting in no sales, revenue, and a lack of funds to cover costs such as raw materials, power bills, and salaries.
Supreme Court's Stance
The Supreme Court was approached by employers questioning the government's instructions. The Supreme Court, though it admitted the petitions and heard the arguments, did not pass any orders regarding salary payments for the lockdown periods. There appears to be no legal obligation on the part of employers for days when there is no work, and therefore, no pay as well. However, considering the plight of employees who depend solely on their salary or wage income, the Supreme Court urged employers and employees to discuss and negotiate terms to address this human problem.
Specific Case in Puducherry
In your case in Puducherry, specifically only on Tuesdays, which can be somehow managed, whether it's full wages or reduced wages. I can only suggest that this is a human problem, and employers should support their employees in such difficult situations to the best of their ability. Share the grief.
From India, Bangalore
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