BANGKOK, Aug. 18-"Suchart", Minister of Labor, revealed that the Prime Minister is concerned about employees in the event that their supervisors do not allow them to take leave to take care of their seriously ill mother. In the end, the mother passed away, reminding the Ministry of Labor to speed up the investigation from both sides. ready to help employees in all dimensions

On August 18, 2023, Mr. Suchat Chomklin, Minister of Labor Disclosure of fact-checking progress In the event that an employee is taken by a supervisor in a workplace in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, not allowed to take leave to take care of a seriously ill mother Finally, the mother died, which General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. has expressed concern for employees through them Ready to instruct the Ministry of Labor to speed up to take care of and help employees in every dimension. Recently received additional reports from the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare that today (18 August) at 3:00 p.m. The employer's representative met with the labor inspector of the Office of Labor Protection and Welfare in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Given the fact that the employer's work regulations require employees to take leave for no more than 3 working days in a calendar year with pay. In addition, they can also take leave to attend the funeral of their parents, children, daughters, husbands and wives. not more than 3 consecutive days, with wages as well The employer confirmed that he was unaware of the incident. Initially, on August 17, 2023, the employer sent a representative to attend the funeral of the employee's mother. And notify the employee that the employer has not yet approved the resignation and has not terminated the employment. After the funeral is over, ask the employee to return to work as usual. And today, the general manager attended to host the funeral prayers at the funeral home. along with giving money to help in hosting the Abhidhamma prayers and financial assistance in the event of the death of a father or mother, totaling 13, 000 baht for the parties, the employer has ordered to temporarily stop working for 7 days from August 17 onwards. However, he ordered agencies under the Ministry of Labor such as Department of Labor Protection and Welfare Social Security Office and the Department of Employment Jointly continue to help and advise both parties according to their authority.

On the side, Mr. Niyom Songkaew, Director-General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare (DLP), added that DLPW would like to emphasize to employers/owners of business establishments. including employees Strictly comply with the Labor Protection Act B.E. 2541. so as not to cause problems for both parties This case is regarded as a case study for employers and employees to be aware of the rights and duties of each party more clearly. Doubts about labor protection laws You can ask for advice at Labor Protection Prevention and Solution Work Group Bureau of Labor Protection Department of Labor Protection and Welfare Tel. 0 2660 2071 or hotline 1506 press 3 or 1546.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency