Recent changes in the list of restrictions for employers of Moscow

Decree № 5-UM of the Mayor of Moscow suspends from January 27, 2021 the obligation of Moscow employers to transfer at least 30% of employees to remote work.

Decree № 5-UM of the Mayor of Moscow dd. January 27, 2021 (hereinafter – the Decree) suspends from January 27, 2021 the obligation of Moscow employers to transfer at least 30% of employees to remote work. Nevertheless, employers are advised to keep in force the measures taken on transferring employees to remote working mode.

Please note that the requirement for Moscow employers to transfer all employees over the age of 65 to remote work, as well as citizens with diseases, the list of which is determined by the Department of Health of Moscow, except for citizens whose presence in the workplace is critical, remains in force.

Also, the requirement to submit data on changes in the number of employees transferred to remote mode in electronic form using a personal account on the official website of the Mayor and Government of Moscow in accordance with clause 2.4.3. of the Decree remains in force.