The Modi government has withdrawn its earlier decision to pay full salary to the employees. This means that companies will no longer

New Delhi: The Modi government has withdrawn its earlier decision to pay full salary to the employees. This means that companies will no longer be required to pay their employees a full salary during the lockdown.

The move has come as a relief to companies and the industry, but it has come as a shock for the employees.

Narendra ModiIt may be recalled that Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla had issued guidelines on March 29, a few days after the lockdown, telling the company and other employers to pay their officers the full amount without deduction even after the month was over.

A nationwide lockdown has been in place since March 25 to curb the Covid-19 epidemic. Now, the fourth phase of the lockdown has been in effect from May 18. The home ministry had also directed that action be taken against landlords who evacuated students or migrant workers who did not pay during the lockdown.

PhotoThe Supreme Court on Friday directed the government not to take any action against companies that do not pay their dues during the lockdown.

Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Sunday issued fresh guidelines for the fourth phase of lockdown. The new guidelines issued by the Home Ministry on Sunday mention six types of standard operating protocols. Many of them are involved in human trafficking.