Latvia: New responsibilities for employers

As of 19.11.2020, employers must establish the contact persons of a person infected with Covid-19 in the workplace. According to Cabinet of Ministers order no. 655 of 06.11.2020 “On the declaration of a state of emergency” from 06.11.2020 employers must appoint a responsible person for limiting the spread of Covid-19 in the workplace. According to […]

Newly adopted restrictions due to re-declaration of state emergency in Latvia

Emergency situation announced in Latvia

From 9 November 2020 to 6 December 2020, an emergency situation will be in force in Latvia, with the right to extend or shorten it. An emergency situation is a special legal regime during which the government has the right to restrict the rights and freedoms of state administration and local government institutions, natural and legal persons […]

Remote access to notary services in Latvia

While Latvia already introduced video-conferencing mode for notary services back in 2018, it is now during times of pandemic and social distancing that remote access to notary services is very useful. Remote access to notary services is available at DigiNotārs (www.latvijasnotars.lv) through the “Latvija.lv” portal, with all the tools available there. However, certifying a document […]

Latvia: On the Declaration of Emergency

Responsible authority: The Ministry of Health State-declared emergency period: 13 March – 12 May 2020 State and local government institutions will assess and, as far as possible, ensure remote provision of on-site services. Employers must take steps to ensure that those with symptoms of acute respiratory infection are not employed in work involving potential risks to […]