Long queues at gas stations in Russia may be considered a valid… (причина · опоздание · очередь)
Long queues at gas stations in Russia may be considered a valid reason for tardiness at work due to extraordinary and force majeure circumstances, according to the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia (FNPR), with employees required to notify their employer promptly and provide documentation.
Consensus
- Long queues at gas stations in Russia can be considered an acceptable reason for being late to work.
- Such delays may qualify as extraordinary or force majeure circumstances.
- Employees must inform their employer about the delay and provide supporting documents.
- The situation is linked to increased fuel demand, especially during summer peak season, and unplanned refinery repairs.
Points of divergence
- The Russian government is considering additional measures to increase domestic fuel supply, as stated by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on July 7. — vedomosti
- "Yandex" launched public access to real-time data on fuel availability and queues at gas stations via its "Yandex Go" and "Yandex Zаправки" services starting July 8. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Waiting in line for fuel could become a valid reason for being late to work — Ведомости
- Gas station queue — a valid reason for being late to work — Новости Москвы
- Waiting in line at a gas station could become an acceptable reason for being late to work, as this is considered an emergency and force majeure circumstance... — ТАСС (Telegram)