Coronavirus: 7403 have applied under the job retention scheme to furlough staff

A total of 7403 job retention applications by companies to keep the jobs of 101 849 employees were submitted under the 60/40 measure at labour offices across the country as of April 27.

The job retention measure known as '60-40 scheme' was introduced on March 31. According to it, the state will finance 60% of the insurable income of employees remaining on payroll during the coronavirus crisis if the employer contributes the remaining 40%.

As at April 28, applications from 1979 employers for job retention of 28 674 people have been approved. The assessment shall be made within 7 working days of the application.

There is an increase in the number of companies that have already received from the state 60% of the insurable income and the due social security of employees remaining in their jobs.

The National Social Security Institute (NSSI) transferred compensation to 631 companies for 8531 workers. So far, a total of 1364 employers have received assistance from the state for 19,003 employees to the size of BGN 5 903 296.