From September 1, the wearing a mask will be compulsory in companies, in closed and shared spaces, whether meeting rooms, open spaces, changing rooms or corridors. Only private offices are spared by the measure, as long as there is only one person present.

What is the risk of an employee who does not wear a mask?

An employee who refuses to submit to this obligation may be penalized. “If ever the employee refuses to wear the mask, the employer will make the remarks to him, he can give him a warning and this can be considered as a fault”, declared Alain Griset, Minister Delegate for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), at the microphone of BFM TV. The sanction may even go as far as dismissal for serious misconduct but not before "That there have been discussions with the employer, possibly a warning".

Should the employer inform the employees?

Yes, the employer must inform employees of this new obligation through signs or by sending emails for example. "If the instruction is clearly given but it is not respected,