On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared
COVID-19 as a pandemic and a public health emergency of
international concern. While the first confirmed case of COVID-19
in India was reported on 30 January 2020, it was not until March
2020 that the public and government began taking cognizance of it.
The number of confirmed cases in India has crossed 900 as of 28
March 2020, and State Governments have resorted to stringent
measures to control the outbreak and promote maximum social
distancing.
Several questions come up in this backdrop and remain unanswered
on the business and employment front. In this guide, the Employment
Labour and Benefits team at Khaitan & Co attempts to address
the frequently asked questions in the current circumstances from an
employment law and practice standpoint.
