You will be able to work in virus-infected state
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The prolonged pandemic situation requires new legal solutions from lawmakers that will help us to function in the reality of the coronavirus. The regulations introduced last year are not enough, as they do not answer all questions and doubts – regarding, among others, remote work. One issue that remains controversial is the possibility of remote work during quarantine and isolation – that is when an employee has been confirmed to be infected with the virus. It is not known whether a positive test should automatically mean L4 and benefit, or whether the employee can continue to fulfill his job duties – using digital technology. The new regulations give green light to this solution.
"The changes introduced in the so-called COVID Act indicate that employees during quarantine and isolation – i.e. those who have a positive test result – can work at home. Of course, if their health allows them," Piotr Bocianowski, advocate, mediator, and specialist in the field of labor law, said.
"This is to solve the problem of the deficit of employees. More and more people are quarantined and isolated. Many of them submit applications and postulates to employers that they want to work and earn money. Their remuneration for remote work will be higher than the sickness benefit. so meet this goal. If their health condition allows them, they can do their job. This applies in particular to people suffering from asymptomatic or mild disease,” Bocianowski explained.
