Specific laws were enacted in France, New Zealand, Ontario (Canada) and South Africa containing a list of essential services that could continue operating during the pandemic.
Employment services were considered essential in France, New Zealand and Ontario.
Employers’ organisations were included in the list in New Zealand.
WEC-Europe and Uni-Europe published joint recommendations for the temporary agency work industry to mitigate the impact of the crisis and prepare for the recovery.
This joint effort is addressed to employment agencies and their user undertakings, as well as governments and policymakers.