The government has announced a support package worth some €15 billion to support businesses and individuals as the economy enters a downturn. The broad range of measures aim to assist people and businesses suffering from the financial downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the package the notice period for temporary lay-offs will be shortened from fourteen to five days, saving firms salary costs as they cut back. Workers laid off can claim unemployment compensation, provided they are a member of an unemployment fund. The waiting period before people can claim unemployment benefits will be eliminated, and freelancers will be allowed to claim unemployment benefits without shutting down their businesses.
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