Labour Relations Authority raises concern over ‘unlawful’ job dismissals, unpaid leave, pay cuts

Labour Relations Authority (LRA) released a statement on Sunday, declaring a number of employers acting in violation of the employment law as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent fears over the economic downfall, were brought to its attention.

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Rae Munavvar

2020-03-31 13:47:30

Labour Relations Authority (LRA) released a statement on Sunday, declaring a number of employers acting in violation of the employment law as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent fears over the economic downfall, were brought to its attention.

The document released by the authority referenced employees across the country currently being forced under duress, to take unpaid leave or facing immediate terminations and wage alterations.

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