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COVID-19 EMPLOYMENT DISRUPTIONS IN UGANDA
There is no doubt that there have been massive disruptions at the work place in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has posed a major challenge for employers in relation to their ability to retain employees in the short and medium terms. Globally, the majority of Governments have issued Public Health Policy and Legislative measures that have resulted in the disruption of the routine work schedules for the majority of the non-essential services or sectors. This has caused significant disruption to employer revenue streams which in turn, is affecting their ability to meet their ongoing wage bills.
This write up is intended to primarily explore the various options available to employers in the circumstances that will both respect and honor their legal Statutory and Contractual obligations/ duties and at the same time minimize the legal risk that can emanate from irregular actions.
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