The National Authority of the Civil Service (Servir) has announced that certain public activities will continue in-person amidst a natural gas supply emergency. This directive applies to public entities in Metropolitan Lima and Callao. The announcement was made through Communiqué No. 002-2026.
Key Details of the Emergency Measures
From March 9 to March 14, 2026, public servants will primarily work under a total telework model. However, essential services must operate in-person or in a semi-presential manner to ensure continuity for citizens.
Essential In-Person Services
Public institutions must determine which functions require physical presence. They are encouraged to create shifts and alternative arrangements as necessary.
- Electoral bodies will remain operational, including:
- National Jury of Elections (JNE)
- National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE)
- National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (Reniec)
- Health sector operations will continue at:
- Ministry of Health (Minsa)
- Social Health Insurance of Peru (EsSalud)
- Community health centers
- Regulatory functions will persist within:
- National Institute for the Defense of Competition and Protection of Intellectual Property (Indecopi)
- National Superintendence of Labor Inspection (Sunafil)
- Urban Transportation Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU)
- Energy and Mining Investment Supervisory Agency (Osinergmin)
- Programs such as the Aurora Program will operate through the Women’s Emergency Centers (CEM).
- Entities involved in logistics for air, land, and maritime transport will also maintain in-person operations.
Adapting to the New Work Model
Servir emphasized that this arrangement is part of a temporary implementation of compulsory telework due to the declared emergency surrounding natural gas supply issues, as per Vice-Ministerial Resolution No. 004-2026-Minem/VMH.
Human Resources offices can make adjustments to facilitate this transition, including:
- Temporarily relocating functions
- Encouraging the use of vacation days or compensation for accrued leave
- Promoting bicycle use in accordance with Law No. 30936
- Allowing in-person attendance for employees residing close to their workplace
No new telework implementation plan will be necessary, adhering to existing regulations unless stated otherwise. For queries, workers can contact Servir at (01) 2063370, extensions 2511, 2513, and 2519, or by email.
In summary, essential public services will remain available in-person during the emergency, while other workers will predominantly engage in telework throughout the specified period.
