How employers can temporarily shut down their businesses to weather the COVID-19 situation
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With the latest wave of COVID-19 continuing to have a serious impact on Thailand, many businesses have been looking for ways to survive. Some have temporarily reduced employees’ wages, while others have resorted to a complete or partial halt to operations. In these unprecedented circumstances, it is vital that business owners understand the legal criteria and steps for implementing a temporary cessation of operations in Thailand, as outlined in this article.
Any business can apply for a temporary cessation of operations under section 75 of the Labour Protection Act (LPA) if there is a necessity and a significant cause, such as the business being unable to…
