Teleworking "
is not an option
" but "
an obligation
" for workers, employees or self-employed who can carry out their activity remotely, said Labor Minister Élisabeth Borne on Thursday evening during the Prime Minister's press conference on re-containment.
"
This obligation will be included in the new version of the national protocol in companies
" indicated the minister, detailing three cases.
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“
First scenario, a worker who can carry out all his tasks by teleworking must do so 5 days out of 5. Second scenario, those who cannot carry out all their tasks remotely can devote part of their time to the workplace, this is the case for example in a design office for an engineer or a technician, or for an architect who needs specific equipment to work
”.
"
However, the organization of work must allow these activities to be grouped together to limit travel,
" adds the Minister.
"
Third scenario, certain trades cannot be carried out remotely
", such as in businesses that remain open, in construction, agriculture or "
all stakeholders at home,
" said the minister.
For the latter case, "
it will be necessary to have a certificate from the employer
".
The latter will have to adjust the arrival and departure times "in
order to limit crowds at peak times
".
Audio or videoconference meetings “
must be the rule
” and “
moments of conviviality in the company
”, such as farewells, “
are not authorized
”.
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Élisabeth Borne reiterated the commitment made the day before with the social partners to extend the partial activity mechanism until December 31, with a zero remaining charge for the employer for "
all the protected sectors or the sectors that make up the 'subject to administrative closure
', such as cafes, bars, restaurants, sports halls, etc.