With the start of progressive deconfinement, May 11 should mark the start of a revival of economic activity. Some businesses may reopen, businesses resume their activity and certain employees return to their place of work, but under certain conditions. How will it be organized? For employees who have been teleworking since the start of confinement, no major change since Prime Minister Edouard Philippe yesterday asked businesses that can afford it to maintain this work at home system.
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Social distancing and barrier actions to put in place
For companies where the presence of the employee is essential, then the activity will resume on condition that the barrier gestures and social distancing are respected. Good news in mixed colors for François Asselin, president of the Confederation of small and medium-sized enterprises. He runs a carpentry business. The rules of social distancing will greatly slow down its activity.
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"We are used to co-activity, several companies at the same time, but in some places it will be impossible," he notes. "It means that we will have to work one behind the other. I would rather tell you that the deadlines will be extended and you will not be able to put as many people as before at work."
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A slower activity is also what awaits the businesses which will be authorized to reopen, on the condition of organizing queues with a meter between each customer, and making available hydroalcoholic gel. However, bars, restaurants and cafes will remain closed.