The government has entered into a tripartite agreement with the social partners on a package to support companies struggling with drastic measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus that would cover 75% of employees’ salaries if they promised not to cut staff. Under the three-month aid period that will last until June 9, the state is offering to pay 75% of employees’ salaries with a maximum of 23,000 DKK (€3,082) per month, while the companies pay the remaining 25%. Employees will be obliged to take five days of mandatory vacation or time off from work.
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