From Wednesday, central government employees will have to work from office on all working days till June 30, Live Hindustan, Hindustan Times’ sister publication has reported. The direction is a part of new guidelines issued by the Union government for its staff, and is applicable to all central ministries and departments.
According to the guidelines, of the officers below the rank of under secretary, 50% will work from office, while the remaining 50% will work from home.
The first shift will be from 9am-5:30pm, the second between 9:30am and 6pm, while the third and final one will begin at 10am and get over at 6pm. However, staff members who are specially abled or pregnant can continue to work from home., officials who live in areas declared as containment zones will continue to work from home till the time the area is excluded from the list of containment zones.
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Additionally, the guidelines mandate a strict compliance with all Covid-19 norms. Employees have been directed to frequently wash and sanitise their hands, wear masks and follow social distancing at all times. Any violation or laxity in this regard will be taken seriously, employees have been warned.
Earlier this month, Union minister Jitendra Singh said that the Centre has extended ‘flexy’ attendance option for its employees till June 15.
As the deadly second wave of Covid-19 is declining, several state governments have announced relaxations in lockdown or lockdown-like restrictions which were imposed to contain the spread of the disease. These relaxations include directing at least 50% government officials to come to office for work. Private offices, too, have been allowed to function with 50% staff, though they have been recommended to continue with the work from home mode or, if calling employees to office, do so in staggered shift timings to avoid crowding in offices.
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