Earlier this year, the rules on work distribution laid down in
the executive order on payment of unemployment benefits were eased
to allow partial furloughs and thus avoid the need for dismissals
during the Covid-19 pandemic. You can read about those rules here.
Based on the tripartite agreement, a new work distribution
scheme will be established by statute, and all employers will be
able to use his scheme. Employers may still apply the existing work
distribution rules, but not concurrently with the new rules.
Establishment and scope
According to the tripartite agreement, employers must inform and
consult with the relevant employees in accordance with the rules in
any applicable cooperation agreements or the law. If, after the
information and consultation process, an employee does not wish to
take part in a work distribution plan, the employer can either
choose to dismiss the employee or refrain from using the plan
altogether. This is because, under the new
