18.03.2021

PEOPLE ON UNPAID LEAVE FOR THE 10 DAYS OF LOCKDOWN WILL HAVE RETAINED INSURANCE

"75% of the insurance income will be paid for the period of the new measures. People on unpaid leave in the next 10 days will have retained insurance."

This was announced by the Minister of Labor and Social Policy Denitsa Sacheva. According to her, under the measure "Keep me" there will be a need for additional BGN 7 million for the period of the new lockdown.

The Minister reminded that with a change in the law, up to 90 days of unpaid leave due to an order of a state body are now considered insurance experience and those affected will not have a problem with retirement.

The measures 60/40 and 80/20, which can be used by employers in case of partial closure, continue, as is the case with hotels.

All parents on unpaid leave can apply to the Social Assistance Agency for assistance of BGN 650 for one child and BGN 975 for two or more children in distance learning. The money is given proportionally for these 10 days, in which the gardens and schools will be closed, explained Minister Sacheva.

"As for the "Parents in Employment" program, it also continues its action and whoever wants, can take advantage of it and can apply for support in the Employment Agency," Sacheva said.

Under this measure, unemployed relatives or people who have the relevant qualities and are chosen by the parents can be employed in the Child Care Offices. They will receive a minimum wage, along with social security contributions.

 No additional social measures are planned at this stage. Existing hypermarkets, which have not been closed so far, can also be used.

All compensations will be eligible until April 15 if applied at the beginning of the month.