Even though the coronavirus (COVID-19) has not yet had as much
of an impact in Brazil as it has in other countries, large
multinational companies with subsidiaries in Brazil have been
taking some proactive measures to help prevent the spread of the
disease. Employers have, for example, been suggesting that workers
participate in international meetings via videoconference instead
of in-person meetings. If the number of coronavirus cases in Brazil
grows, however, employers may have to strengthen their prevention
measures.
One action employers with operations in Brazil can take is to
offer employees the ability to work temporarily from their homes
until the situation settles, but there are some potential hurdles
with this approach to keep in mind.
