The government announced an additional CHF 32 billion (€30 billion) for the labour market, including tourism, culture and sports. This package is in addition to the CHF 10 (€ 9.5 billion) billion announced earlier to cushion the expected downturn caused by the virus. These measures are intended to safeguard jobs, guarantee wages and support the self-employed. The right to compensation in the event of a reduction in work will be extended to temporary workers and for people in an apprenticeship. Parents who have had to interrupt their work to care for their children after schools closed can claim compensation.
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