October 2020 – COVID-19 Special Measures Act
The Government of the Republic of Maldives has ratified the ‘COVID-19 Special Measures Act’ (the “Act”) on 22nd September 2020, containing special measures to, inter alia, provide assistance and protections for individuals, families and businesses during this state of public health emergency due to COVID-19.
This bulletin highlights and summarises the salient provisions of the Act related to employment matters.