Hi everyone,
I am the HR Admin of a healthcare company. In our company, no one is wearing a face mask, including the persons from the management. I have told them so many times and sent warning emails also, but to no avail. Can I take strict action against those who are not wearing face masks?
From India, Kochi
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I am the HR Admin of a healthcare company. In our company, no one is wearing a face mask, including the persons from the management. I have told them so many times and sent warning emails also, but to no avail. Can I take strict action against those who are not wearing face masks?
From India, Kochi
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Dear Colleague,
In most public places, wearing a mask is compulsory, and not wearing a mask invites a fine. It is similar to wearing a helmet where we often find people not taking it seriously. Similarly, with masks, people are not showing seriousness. You cannot fight this alone, and you may end up feeling frustrated. This situation has occurred in many organizations. Therefore, my suggestion is as follows:
- Formulate a clear Reward and Reprimand Policy for Mask Wearing, especially in a Health Care setting.
- Define in the policy: a first-time warning, a second-time fine, a third-time half-day deduction of pay, a fourth-time full-day deduction of pay, and finally, no entry if without a mask. If someone behaves inappropriately, then disciplinary action should be taken.
- Ensure the participation of your top management, as well as all Heads of Departments/Managers, in implementing the policy.
- Clearly communicate the policy to everyone.
- Start enforcing the policy from a specified date.
Thank you.
From India, Chennai
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321In most public places, wearing a mask is compulsory, and not wearing a mask invites a fine. It is similar to wearing a helmet where we often find people not taking it seriously. Similarly, with masks, people are not showing seriousness. You cannot fight this alone, and you may end up feeling frustrated. This situation has occurred in many organizations. Therefore, my suggestion is as follows:
- Formulate a clear Reward and Reprimand Policy for Mask Wearing, especially in a Health Care setting.
- Define in the policy: a first-time warning, a second-time fine, a third-time half-day deduction of pay, a fourth-time full-day deduction of pay, and finally, no entry if without a mask. If someone behaves inappropriately, then disciplinary action should be taken.
- Ensure the participation of your top management, as well as all Heads of Departments/Managers, in implementing the policy.
- Clearly communicate the policy to everyone.
- Start enforcing the policy from a specified date.
Thank you.
From India, Chennai
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If your senior management is ignoring the rule, then there is little chance you will be able to do anything on this.
You need to see whether the Disaster Management Act is still in force in your area (meaning the notification requiring the use of face masks is not revoked or has not lapsed). Only then can you take action against them. The only other case where you can do so is when there is an internal requirement notified in the Employee Handbook or in the Certified Standing Orders or the Safety Procedure issued by the safety committee or the Medical Officer.
Again, in spite of that, without management support, you are just wasting your time.
From India, Mumbai
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You need to see whether the Disaster Management Act is still in force in your area (meaning the notification requiring the use of face masks is not revoked or has not lapsed). Only then can you take action against them. The only other case where you can do so is when there is an internal requirement notified in the Employee Handbook or in the Certified Standing Orders or the Safety Procedure issued by the safety committee or the Medical Officer.
Again, in spite of that, without management support, you are just wasting your time.
From India, Mumbai
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Most of the states have not lifted SOPs notified under the DMA. Now and then, section 144 itself is reintroduced with relaxation. Likewise, in workplaces, these instructions shall apply. Anyhow, fines are soft options. Also at the entrance, compulsory implementation of wearing masks. When reporting without masks, issue masks at the gate, at their costs.
From India, Bangalore
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