Centre again clarifies on punitive action against employers amid lockdown

The Home Ministry on Thursday again sought to allay the fears of India Inc  over punitive action against employers if coronavirus (Covid-19) positive cases are found among employees, after industry bodies batted for a clear-cut announcement from the government in this regard.

The ministry said some apprehensions, based on wrong interpretation of the guidelines, have been raised by some companies having manufacturing facilities.

Some of these guidelines are: States may take legal action, including imprisonment of CEO, in case a COVID-19 positive employee is found in the factory, in such a situation, the premises of the factory would be sealed