To control the spread of COVID-19, Sri Lanka government issued circular paving the way for the public employees work from home.
The circular issued by President's Secretary P.B. Jayasundara is especially relevant to the Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts of Western Province which are under travel restrictions. The circular is relevant to the other risk areas also that are identified by the Director-General of Health Services.
The public offices in other areas will function normally but with strict health precautions.
The Department Head is given powers to identify and decide the work that can be delivered from home. The files and other equipment can be handed over to the employees and the officials who work from home are on duty from 8.30 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. The accounting authorities of the offices are responsible to provide facilities to the public employees for working online.
The Department Head has powers to attach the rest of the officials to the other institutions which need human resources. The employees under quarantine can also be asked to work from home. However, workers with even mild symptoms of COVID-19 must be allowed to rest.
The circular demands the authorities to provide online platforms for the public to obtain direct services.
