Medical benefits during 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Outbreak?

• If an affected employee has used up his medical benefits provided for under the employment contract and/or collective agreement, employers should consider providing medical coverage as the employees concerned may face financial hardship during this time.
• Employers should similarly consider remote working or other options if their employees need to stay at home for other reasons relating to the 2019-nCoV situation, e.g. to take care of family members who have travelled to known affected areas or take care of children who are required to stay away from school or childcare.
• Overall, MOM urges employers to be flexible and supportive of their employees’ needs during this period. Employees are urged to cooperate with their employers.
• Both employers and employees are strongly encouraged to take precautionary steps according to advisories issued by MOH.

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