Sub: Unlock 4 (plan) to re-open more activities in non containment zones amid the Covid -19 Pandemic.
The Ministry of Home Affairs had issued fresh guidelines on 29-8-2020 (Attached) under its Unlock 4 plan to re-open more activities in areas outside containment zones amid the Covid -19 Pandemic and extend the lock-down in the containment zones upto 30-9-2020 .The guidelines will come into effect from 1 September , 2020.
Earlier relaxed norms for Commercial Establishments will continue (Refer page 5 of MHA Notification ) –Continuation of earlier directives for Workplaces:
1. Work from home (WfH): As far as possible the practice of Work from Home should be followed.
2. Staggering of work/ business hours will be followed in offices, workplaces, shops, markets, and industrial and commercial establishments.
3. Screening & hygiene: Provision for thermal scanning, hand wash, and sanitizer will be made at all entry and exit points and common areas.
4. Frequent sanitization of the entire workplace, common facilities, and all points which come into human contact e.g. door handles etc., will be ensured, including between shifts.
5. Social distancing: All persons in charge of workplaces will ensure the adequate distance between workers, adequate gaps between shifts, staggering the lunch breaks of staff, etc
V.Sounder Rajan
Advocate & Employment Law Consultant
23The Ministry of Home Affairs had issued fresh guidelines on 29-8-2020 (Attached) under its Unlock 4 plan to re-open more activities in areas outside containment zones amid the Covid -19 Pandemic and extend the lock-down in the containment zones upto 30-9-2020 .The guidelines will come into effect from 1 September , 2020.
Earlier relaxed norms for Commercial Establishments will continue (Refer page 5 of MHA Notification ) –Continuation of earlier directives for Workplaces:
1. Work from home (WfH): As far as possible the practice of Work from Home should be followed.
2. Staggering of work/ business hours will be followed in offices, workplaces, shops, markets, and industrial and commercial establishments.
3. Screening & hygiene: Provision for thermal scanning, hand wash, and sanitizer will be made at all entry and exit points and common areas.
4. Frequent sanitization of the entire workplace, common facilities, and all points which come into human contact e.g. door handles etc., will be ensured, including between shifts.
5. Social distancing: All persons in charge of workplaces will ensure the adequate distance between workers, adequate gaps between shifts, staggering the lunch breaks of staff, etc
V.Sounder Rajan
Advocate & Employment Law Consultant
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