Companies that are forced to close due to the state of national emergency will be able to access the simplified “lay-off” procedure. Companies that have been closed by administrative or legislative decision have access to the extraordinary employment support mechanism. According to the Minister of State, Economy and Digital Transition, the ordinance recently published that created the measure should be reviewed in order to simplify and clarify it. He added that it implies the suspension of the contract or the reduction of working hours. A general lay-off regime is already provided for in the Labour Code.
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