Will commerce be closed throughout Chile?

This Sunday, June 9, corresponds to a new legal and mandatory holiday for the workers and workers of the country for Primary.

As usual these days, These dates usually completely modify the operation of the commerceas some businesses close their doors, while others continue to operate as usual, subject to certain conditions.

Primaries: Will commerce be closed throughout Chile or only in the communes where voting takes place?

As explained by the Labor Directorate (DT), The closure of commerce only applies to those companies and brands that provide services in malls, shopping centers and strip centers. administered under the same company name or legal personalitybut only in the communes or regions where the primary elections are held.

Therefore, in communes where primaries are not heldas Conchalí For example, This rule will not apply.

Can I be moved to a branch that does not have primaries?

No. Workers are protected by Ordinary No. 3115/53 of the Labor Directorate, which prohibits the transfer of workers from shopping centers that must close on the day of the primaries to branches of the same chain that they can function when they are in communes without elections.

What businesses can open in Primary Schools?

They remain excepted of this standard those who work in other types of commerce, such as supermarkets and independent stores in commercial complexes with single management.

Employees of service centers, emergency pharmacies or those with shifts established by the health authority.

Eye! If your rights are not respected, you can report

As a worker, you have the right to present complaints to the Labor Directorate through its Telephone Service Channel (CAT) at 6004504000.

In case of non-compliance, your employer could be fined with amounts ranging from $197,310 to $9,865,500.