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"Working hours have to be arranged well and given to employees who are healthy. Meanwhile,
pregnant women and workers who are prone to illness should work from home," she said.
Furthermore, the decree also demands that companies pay the wages of workers who have been
forced to be laid off due to the pandemic, the director general said.

However, if the companies are unable to pay the full wages, they can make an adjustment
agreement with the workers, she informed.

Meanwhile, the workers' social insurance, severance pay, and other rights have to refer to the
amount before adjustment, she added.

Moreover, the decree also regulates the prevention of employment termination, she informed.
Layoffs are only allowed if the pandemic greatly affects the sustainability of a business, proven
by the company's financial statements, Putri said.
"Dismissal has to be the last resort -- only if all efforts have been made, but there is no
improvement in the business. However, it has to be a joint decision between the employers and
workers," she stated.

In addition, the termination discussion is also expected to involve the local Manpower Office, she
added.

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