The government announced the Short-time Working Allowance Amendment which will make it more easy for employers to obtain a short-time allowance after they have implemented short-time work. The arrangements entered into force retroactively on 1 March. Once short-time working measures apply to 10% of the workforce (rather than the previous figure of 30%), companies can apply to the authorities for financial assistance, after consulting their works council. Employees working short-time receive compensation from the Federal Employment Agency.
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