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Relaxing the Labour Code’s Rules Due to COVID-19
New Order or Decree
Author: Zoltán Csernus, Attorney-at-Law - VJT & Partners Law Firm
The Government issued a decree that relaxed the rules of the Labour Code and data protection from several aspects for the period of pandemic. Employers may: unilaterally send the employee to work from home; change the work schedules on short notice; take necessary steps to control and review the employees’ health. Employer and employee may deviate from the Labour Code in a separate agreement. The provisions of collective bargaining agreements being against the said rules are not applicable.
Restriction of Mobility Due to COVID-19
New Order or Decree
Author: Zoltán Csernus, Attorney-at-Law - VJT & Partners Law Firm
The Government banned the public from leaving their houses, except for reasons enumerated in the decree, which include visiting groceries, pharmacies, tobacco shops, gas stations, post offices and other essential services. The bulk of retail stores cannot be visited, thus employers face losing their turnover and downsizing their employees, resulting in soaring unemployment rates.