16.03.2021

HOW LONG WILL COMPENSATION BE RECEIVED UNDER THE "KEEP ME" MEASURE

The Minister of Labor and Social Policy Denitsa Sacheva updated the order for the temporarily limited economic activities, the workers of which can receive compensation under the project "Keep me" from the state because they are on unpaid leave.

The new version of the document also includes temporarily closed businesses in the districts of Blagoevgrad, Burgas, Dobrich, Kyustendil, Pazardzhik, Pleven, Ruse, Silistra, Sliven, Smolyan, Sofia, Haskovo, Shumen and Yambol, whose employees can receive financial support in the amount of at 75% of their insurance income.

The full text of the order can be seen here: https://www.mlsp.government.bg/uploads/26/zaetost/zapoved-rd-06-6-ot-15032021.pdf.

According to the order at the national level until February 28, compensation will be available to employees of drinking establishments (excluding discos and bars), language and education centers, other training centers and vocational training schools, as well as employees in the economic activities of catering, organizing congresses and trade fairs, gambling halls and casinos.

Until March 31, employees of companies for group tourist trips with organized transport abroad, companies for travel agency and operator activities, discos, bars and other nightclubs will be able to receive compensation.

Employees of children's educational and sports centers and clubs that provide organized activities for children, as well as those employed in the performing arts (excluding theaters) and related ancillary activities, may receive compensation until April 30.