No- work- no-pay policy threatens private workers
As the coronavirus rages across Nigeria, some employees in the private sector are lamenting the hardship brought about by the current restrictions as many employers have adopted a ” no work no pay policy”.
Some of the workers expressed dissatisfaction with the policy considering the hardship the current restrictions had imposed on Nigerians.
Many small and medium enterprises have shut down operations while only those engaged in essential services are rendering services to customers.
Some businesses have been forced to reduce their workforce in compliance with the social distancing directive, resulting in compulsory leave without pay for staff.
Mr Adeolu Adepegba, who works in a small scale enterprise, said he was not sure he would still have a job after the lockdown.
“My employer has not even paid my salary for March and now that the restrictions are still on, I don’t think I still have a job again,” he said.
Tolu Fatunga, who works with an insurance company, said she had not been paid salary since the restrictions first began.
“I didn’t foresee this incident so I was not prepared financially. I have been managing to survive,” Fatunga said.
At Link Majestic B2 Suite, Oluyole, the Deputy General Manager, Mrs Esther Agbor, said sales were very low.
“We observe safety protocols such as hand washing points provided at different locations within the hotel.
“We have only recorded just one or two check-ins in a week,” she said.
By Anthony Areh