The Government agreed on a provision for wage compensation for businesses affected by the partial lockdown currently effective in 38 Danish municipalities. The compensation scheme pays for up to 75-90% of wages up to 30,000 kroner (€ 4,057) per month and enables restaurants to furlough table staff while keeping on kitchen staff, with businesses still permitted to operate takeaway services. The deal will save jobs in the sector, according to a representative from Horesta, the interest organisation for the hospitality sector.
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