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Thank you, Mrs. Khan, for your quick answer.

I work in an industry where it is not possible to work from home. My employer has sent me (as to everyone in the company) a letter "Exempt from move" as we are defined as a vital sector.

Is it possible that the company can place me on unpaid leave without my consent, as I would be willing to work if I could?

Thank you for the clarification!

Hi,

Unpaid leave and paid leave does not require your consent. please read this article.

Thank you, Mrs. Khan. I had already read your very interesting article and seen the following line:

"2. It has to be in agreement with the employee"

Please can you further explain in which case unpaid leave can be forced without the agreement of the employee?

Many thanks for your help!

The resolution is silent on unpaid leave and paid leave, and the contract never covers this aspect. Therefore, there is no requirement. But changes in the salary are related to a contract, hence consent is required.

And yesterday, it came in the newspaper that employees are free to work at a new place without the requirement of a visa. It means there is no scope of claiming arbitrary dismissal compensation too.