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Short-time work is currently in phase 3. In fact, employees currently have to work at least 30 per cent (in exceptional cases, with the consent of the social partners, 10 per cent). But that was no longer feasible due to the closure, after all the restaurant and hospitality industry have to close completely, which in turn costs orders in other areas and therefore means less work. Now it is possible for workers in lockdown industries to remain entirely at home, but still receive 90 percent of their own wages. Also, the income replacement announced yesterday only flows against a job guarantee.
Jobs must be secured
The calculation period for short-time work was extended until March 31, 2021 as part of the adaptation. “Now it is also possible to go below the 30 or 10 percent threshold retrospectively,” IV-Neumayer said. The head of ÖGB, Katzian, reported that the AMS will give the affected workers in the confinement sectors 100 euros net by November. Specifically, this applies to all employees in the hospitality and catering industries covered by the flat rate tip. Katzian would have liked more, but the most important thing is keeping the jobs. Like AK boss Renate Anderl, she called on companies to use short-time work. “A safe job is the most important thing,” Anderl said.
Extension of short-term work in the crown crisis
“Part-time work must be used before layoffs,” Labor Minister Aschbacher said. She said the virus had to be contained but it still worked. It’s important that employees are retained, “so that when things start over, you can continue to work with the proven team.”
Mahrer again demanded that the federal government act quickly with the fixed-cost subsidy 2. Businesses have been waiting for it since mid-September because Vienna and Brussels will not trade. “The fixed-cost subsidy 2 is also intended for companies that are now indirectly affected by the blockade, precisely for such a situation.”
(Those: APA)
