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Extension of measures to preserve employment proposed

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The “60/40” measure aimed at preserving employment during the pandemic will be extended from April 1 to May 31, according to government plans, BNR's Horizont program has reported. The proposal will be discussed with businesses and trade unions in the National Council for Tripartite Cooperation on March 15th. The measure "Keep me" for employees in closed sites on unpaid leave will also be extended to June 30, 2021.

April 15 is the deadline for employers to submit applications for payment of funds for the period January 1 to March 31. As of mid-February 2021, a total of more than EUR 430 million had been paid under the 60/40 measure to preserve the jobs of more than 265,000 workers.



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