The Ministry pointed out the illegality of sending the employee on unpaid leave

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Employers have no right to send employees on unpaid leave against his consent, told RBC in the Ministry of labor.

the Agency is urging employees to report to the labour Inspectorate if they are forced to take a leave of absence without pay. In addition, to complain about the employer to the court and to the Prosecutor’s office.

According to experts, due to the introduction of quarantine in the Russian part of employers have been forced to send employees on vacation or they require you to write a letter of resignation at own will. In addition, companies change their personnel policy and plans to cut salaries.

the Ministry has indicated that non-working week from 30 March to 3 April cannot be declared a business interruption. Employees who receive a fixed salary, must receive funds in full, and those who work on a piecework system of remuneration – in accordance with local regulations, recalled in the Ministry.

Vladimir Putin has declared the period from 30 March to 3 April hours with pay. The decision was taken in connection with the need to prevent the threat of the rapid spread of the coronavirus in the country.

In connection with the nonworking week from 28 March to 5 April in the capital halted work, restaurants, cafes, bars, canteens and other public catering enterprises. The same applies to retail facilities.

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