The Ministry of Labor announced that will prohibit dismissal workers who cannot go to their jobs due to the emergency situation caused by DANA. In a press release, Yolanda Díaz’s department advises against travel and emphasizes that Teleworking will be the preferred form of work and, if this is not possible, you are exempt from going to work
The measure affects those who face security risks while traveling, as well as those carrying out rescue or recovery work in affected areas, provided that teleworking is not possible.
The work detailed this as well The absences of those who have lost their housing will be justified or need to care for loved ones who died or went missing during the emergency.
‼️ It is important that this information reaches as many people as possible. Tomorrow is Monday and no one should put their safety and health at risk to go to their workplace. pic.twitter.com/OQSUb7L531
— Ministry of Labor and Social Economy (@empleogob) November 3, 2024
Additionally, workers with dependent family membersdue to the closure of schools and public services, will be able to benefit from these exemptions without fear of negative consequences on employment.
The ministry reaffirmed that Any penalties applied to workers in these circumstances will be considered null and void. and without legal effects.
