Mumbai: Amid rising concerns over the second wave of covid-19 infections and local lockdown restrictions across states, bank employees are still awaiting clarity from the state-level bankers’ committees (SLBCs) on measures to minimize the risk of infection. Last year, the pandemic had claimed 600 bank employees in India. The IBA has suggested that 50% of staff attend office on a rotational basis. So, IBA has issued an advisory asking local bankers’ committees to take a decision. Venkatachalam, general secretary of All India Bank Employees’ Association.

Source: Mint April 24, 2021 05:37 UTC