All primary schools, art schools and kindergartens in Bratislava will stay closed from March 10 until the end of the week as a precaution to stop the spreading of the coronavirus. It goes without saying, that parents must take care of their children, which means they cannot be at work. How should employers deal with this situation?

We recommend the following:

· Ask employees to inform immediately about their absence or possible absence, including the expected duration of the absence

· Agree on a home office for employees, if possible

· Arrange the replacement of employees by those who would be able to work

· Identify workplace(s) with the possibility of complete or partial closure 

· Identify workplace(s) that cannot be closed and focus on securing substitute employees