The following information is intended to shed further light on
the current concerns which are being raised by Employers due to the
Coronavirus outbreak.
Employers' duties vis-à-vis its Employees during the
Covid-19 outbreak
As an employer you are considered to have a duty of care towards
your employees. The Maltese Occupational Health and Safety
Authority Act provides that an employer is to ensure the health and
safety of its employees at all times whilst carrying out their
duties. This means that in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic you
must ensure that you implement the necessary precautionary measures
to constrain the spreading of the virus.
Such precautionary measures should include: maintaining a clean
and safe place of work, eliminating business travel, limiting human
interactions by avoiding meetings and social gatherings, adherence
to quarantine and self-isolation requirements as imposed by law and
considering teleworking.
