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The regional councilor responsible for the labor market Martin Eichtinger welcomes the extension of short-time work until the end of March 2022 announced by Federal Minister Martin Kocher Short-time work is an important instrument for securing jobs and keeping people in employment. In particular the areas that have been suffering from the consequences of Corona since March 2020 can cope with this challenging time a little better .After the Corona short-time work originally expired at the end of the year Eichtinger says The extension also brings the necessary improvements in the framework conditions for processing. Companies have three weeks to apply for short-time working retrospectively and still receive the full amount of support. In addition seasonal businesses and local new employees receive 65 percent of the gross salary. This includes all ancillary wage costs the employees receive their full wages. This regulation is valid for all persons who are employed between November 3rd and December 12th whereby controls have been announced in order to avoid misuse.We have to further increase the vaccination rate because with the vaccinations we not only protect the citizens but also jobs and companies in our federal state. At this point we would like to call together Go vaccinate Use the existing offer. We can only escape this pandemic if we work together explains the State Council.
