Business Mauritius Urges Firms to Stay Open Thursday and Friday
The main private sector body says businesses should continue operating on Thursday and Friday, with appropriate safety arrangements in place.
Business Mauritius, the umbrella organisation representing the Mauritian private sector, has recommended that companies continue their operations on Thursday and Friday, while making the necessary adjustments to ensure the safety and wellbeing of their employees.
The recommendation comes as Mauritius navigates a period of civil unrest that has prompted the government to impose curfews, close schools, and suspend some public services. Despite this turbulent backdrop, the business community is being urged not to shut down entirely, but instead to adapt working conditions where needed.
Business Mauritius did not specify what adjustments should be made, but in the context of ongoing unrest and curfew measures, these are generally understood to include flexible start and finish times to avoid curfew hours, remote working arrangements where possible, and enhanced on-site security protocols.
The guidance is significant because it signals that the private sector wants to maintain economic continuity even as public institutions scale back. Schools across the island have been closed for the two days, and some government services have been disrupted. Bus services, however, are set to resume from 5 AM on Thursday, which should ease the commute for workers who need to travel to their place of work.
Business Mauritius plays a central role in shaping employer-employee relations in Mauritius. It regularly liaises with the government on labour policy and issues guidance to its member companies during exceptional circumstances such as cyclones, public health crises, and civil disruptions.
What this means for workers and employers: If your company is a member of Business Mauritius, you can expect to be called in to work on Thursday and Friday unless your employer has made alternative arrangements. Employees who have concerns about their safety during the commute or at the workplace should raise them directly with their HR department. The recommendation does not override individual company decisions, and employers remain responsible for the duty of care they owe to their staff. Workers should check with their employers directly, as conditions may evolve quickly depending on how the security situation develops over the coming hours.
Source: Le Defi Media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should businesses in Mauritius stay open on Thursday and Friday during the unrest?β
Yes, according to Business Mauritius β the main private sector body on the island β companies are recommended to continue operating on Thursday and Friday, but with appropriate safety adjustments such as flexible hours or remote working where possible.
What is Business Mauritius and why does its guidance matter?β
Business Mauritius is the umbrella organisation for the Mauritian private sector, representing employers across multiple industries. It liaises with government on labour policy and issues official guidance to member companies during exceptional events like curfews, cyclones, or civil unrest.
Can employees in Mauritius refuse to go to work during the current curfew period?β
Employees are not automatically exempt from work during the current unrest unless their employer decides otherwise or if curfew hours prevent safe travel. Workers should check with their HR department, as employers have a duty of care and may make individual arrangements.
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