Chihuahua, Chih., March 18th, 2020.

Dear Clients and Friends,

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a contagious disease that not only affects the health and wellbeing of the employees, but also greatly affects the Companies economy.

The General Health Law establishes that the Health Ministry is obligated to enact measures in order to prevent and combat health risks caused by the outbreak of transmissible diseases. Thus, if applicable, it is obligated to issue the GENERAL DECLARATION OF SANITARY CONTINGENCY, which shall be published in the Federal Official Gazette.

Said declaration may be issued soon, especially since last weekend, the Public Education Ministry ordered the suspension of all public and private education activities as of March 20th and until April 19th 2020.

Today the Supreme Court of Justice issued an order suspending all and every jurisdictional activity as of March 20th and until April 19th 2020; thus, no hearings or proceedings will take place, in addition the legal deadlines will not be applicable.

It is highly probable that the State Courts apply the same measures, as well as the Federal and Local Conciliation and Arbitration Boards.

If the case may be that the Health Ministry issues the GENERAL DECLARATION OF SANITARY CONTINGENCY, the areas and activities that will not be suspended, will be listed.

The Companies that do suspend their activities due to the SANITARY CONTINGENCY, as employers will be obligated to temporarily suspend the work relationships with its employees during this period of time.

Due to the aforementioned, the employers are obligated to pay the equivalent to one daily minimum wage for every day of the suspension, without it exceeding thirty days.

The above-mentioned will not be applicable, and the employers shall pay 100% of their employees wage, to:

• Their women employees who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Their employees under 18 years of age.

Employees shall return to work as soon as the authorities conclude the sanitary contingency.

This law firm has taken the necessary measures; so once the SANITARY CONTINGENCY is declared, our attorneys will be available to duly asses you, even during this period of time.

In case of any doubt or inquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us.