The Secretary of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) reported that workers should not bear the costs of the Covid-19 test requested by employers.
“According to current labor legislation, it is illegal to force workers to pay for Covid-19 tests, as a requirement to enter the workplace,” the agency stated.
The Secretary of Labor explained that in no case should the cost of the tests be transferred to the workers.
The STPS reminded workers, “of the importance of not going to work centers or social gatherings if symptoms compatible with Covid-19 appear, so as not to be a risk of potential contagion for other people.”