Revised Financial Aid Package For Employers Impacted By COVID-19

On the 18^th of March 2020, the Government announced measures to assist employers in these anomalous times. Following agreement made with unions and employers, additional measures were introduced during a press conference on the 24^th of March 2020 as per the following:

1. The original financial aid package had stipulated that the government would pay workers two days' wage based on an €800 monthly wage. The Government will now finance a full five-day work week at a minimum of €800 per month for all workers and self-employed in ¹ critical sectors that were decimated by the coronavirus measures. This measure also applies to part-time employees at a reduced €500 per month.
2. In addition to the grant of €800, employers have agreed to fork out a minimum top-up of €400 per month per employee to ensure that each employee receives a minimum of €1,200 per month.