“They must also not reduce the employees' salary by more than 50%. The formal
employee – who are members of SSC, from 1 February 2020, will get a monthly payout
equal to 50% of their salaries, for a period of three months on condition that they earn
less than N$50 000 per annum,” said Mungunda.
She said there are nine sectors that are heavily affected by the Covid-19 prevention
measures.
The sectors include domestic workers, farms, construction, manufacturing, tourism and
hospitality, services, entertainment, transport and retail.
She said no one would get less than a N$1 000 per month even if they contribute less
than what they can benefit from the package.
She urged the informal sector to register and get a new SSC number to benefit, but on
condition that they remain members for at least 12 months.
All information needed and documents are on the company's website.
Labour minister Utoni Nujoma said employees and employers must find ways to deal
with the Covid-19 impact in a way that suits both parties.
He said it is important that unnecessary job losses be avoided.
His adviser Vicky Toivo ya Toivo said no employer is allowed to dismiss any worker
during this time of state of emergency.
She said the idea of government's labour mitigation plan that will be soon gazzetted is to
stop job losses.
“No employer is allowed to dismiss a worker, force them to go on annual leave, sick leave
or unpaid leave. If this happens, employers are expected to reinstate the worker after
the lockdown,” she said.
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