The guidelines formulated by both the ILO and UNICEF and released on 30 March urge employers to consider the impact of decisions on workers’ families and to prioritise improved social protection where and whenever possible. In it the organisations also call on employers to provide additional support, especially to those on low incomes.
The preliminary guidelines for employers including examples are as follows:
- Monitor and follow national advice from local and national authorities and communicate it to the workforce.
- Review existing workplace policies to ensure they provide sufficient support to workers and their families.
- Follow good practices when implementing policies based on social dialogue, national labour laws and international labour standards. Ensure that workplace support measures are available to all,...
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