Covid-19: Job Center receives 449 cases by Thursday

The government has revealed that 449 case of employment had been lodged at the Job Center established by the government, up until Thursday.

Speaking at the press conference on Thursday night, Covid-19 taskforce’s spokesperson, Mabrook Aziz revealed that the total number of cases lodged at the Job Center reaches over 400 thus far.

As such, the center received a total of 449 cases by Thursday, and the spokesperson has urged all individuals who have lost their employment, to register at the job center as soon as possible.

This comes at a time the government has decided to offer an allowance for those who lose their jobs. As such, starting April, allowances will be offered to those who lose their jobs, for a period of three months under the stimulus package.

The main purpose of introducing the stimulus package is to extend assistance to those who are facing the burden and challenges due to the fast-spreading Novel Coronavirus (covid-19), said Ameer. It aims to mitigate the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.

Over 11,000 employees in the hospitality and tourism industry have been sacked or put on leave without pay, at a time the tourism industry is on a downward spiral.

The Minister of Finance, Ibrahim Ameer urged those who have lost their jobs to register at the Job Center established by the government after which they will receive the allowance.

On Tuesday, it was revealed that 79 resorts took action against employees due to the economy of the country having taken a direct hit due to the pandemic. There have been dismissals, wage alterations and no pay leaves imposed on employees at these resorts. The Labour Relations Authority has since noted that these actions are “against the Employment Act”.

During these trying times, the government continues to assert that wages will not be cut for civil servants, however the state has cut off about 20% of salaries of politicians.