COVID-19 : Our Take On Employment Issues In India

COVID-19 is severe acute respiratory disease caused due to infection from the novel corona virus which originated from Wuhan province in China and has now turned into a global pandemic. Within three months from its first instance, COVID-19 has spread across the globe and has already started causing severe economic repercussions. Indian businesses have also been severely affected due to the COVID-19.

Taking ques from how COVID-19 has taken turns in other countries and social distancing being the only effective way to control this disease, the Government of India has decided to implement a nationwide lockdown in India effective from March 24, 2020. Basis the advisory issued by the Government of India, all state governments and union territories have implemented lockdowns respectively. It is obvious that the Lockdown will come at its own economic consequences in India, the Indian business are also experiencing unprecedented issues including employee related issues. In