Air India ends work from home from July 20

NEW DELHI: Air India has discontinued with work from home (WFH) for its employees who could do so during the pandemic so far. From next Monday (July 20), the airline has told its staffers all AI “offices will function in full strength” and that “employees who do not attend office (from then) will have to apply for leave or shall be marked absent.”
Exceptions will be made for those living in containment zones and/or who are in high risk category health-wise.
A staff notice issued by AI GM (industrial relations) Meenakshi Kashyap said the decision has been taken following the unlock announced by the government. “It has now been decided that all Air India offices will function in full strength effective July 20, 2020, and no separate roster for functioning under Covid situation is to be operated. Employees who do not attend office w.e.f. 20.07.2020 will have to apply for leave or shall be marked absent,” it says.