Easier access to short-time allowance extended until end of June 2023

The federal cabinet has approved the extension of access relief for the receipt of short-time allowance

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Until June 30, 2023, it will continue to be sufficient if at least 10 percent of employees in companies have a work loss of more than 10 percent. In addition, there will be no build-up of negative working time balances. Temporary workers can also be supported. Furthermore:
Social security contributions will be reimbursed for half of the lost working hours up to a maximum of July 2023, if the short-time work is combined with vocational training that meets certain requirements.

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The most important information on short-time allowance and qualification during short-time work is compiled on the pages of the Federal Employment Agency:
Link: Corona virus - Information for companies on short-time allowance Promotion of further training

Overview of regulations in general

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Currently limited until June 30, 2022
Payment period: Up to 28 months, not to exceed June 30, 2022
.Reference amount:
From the 4th month of reference: 70/77* percent of the net remuneration foregone in the event of wage loss of at least 50 percent
. From the 7th reference month: 80/87* percent of the lost net pay in the event of wage loss of at least 50 percent
(*Employees with at least 1 child)
Minijob: additional earnings from a marginal employment remains free of charge

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From 01 July 2022
.Duration of withdrawal: Up to 12 months
.Bezugshöhe: 60/67* percent of the net remuneration foregone (*Employees with at least 1 child)
.Minijob: Additional earnings from a marginal employment, which was taken up during the short-time work, is counted

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