Abstain from layoffs, wage cuts: state govt

Bengaluru: The state government has directed the private sector in the state not cut wages of employees due to the nationwide lockdown that has brought nearly all economic and business activities to a standstill.

Taking to Twitter minister Shivaram Hebbar, wrote, “The labour department has issued a circular directing the private sector employers to abstain from layoffs or unpaid leaves during this countrywide lockdown. Employees would be paid wages on the due date without any deduction during this period.”

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  on Tuesday announced the extension of the 21-day national lockdown, that was to end today, till May 3.