The ‘lockdown light’ is expected to increase the unemployment rate, but the extent will depend on the measures taken. The Public Employment Service (AMS) and the Ministry of Labour are preparing for a sharp rise of unemployment to more than 500,000. The AMS is increasing the number of employees due to the corona crisis. Should the social partners agree on changes to short-time work, then the AMS can also process this retrospectively.
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