The government has agreed on rules for introducing short-time work. Under these new regulations employees will get 70% percent of their net salaries - if they do not exceed the national average wage - for hours not worked. Employers, for their part, will have to pay social security contributions on 70% of gross earnings, and health insurance on the basis of the entire current salary. Both trade unions and employers are against the proposals. The unions demand greater financial input from the state, and employers resist the idea of paying social security contributions for time not worked.
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