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That is standard in Germany. For a period of upto 12 months during emergencies, employees contracts can be reduced to x% (for x % hours), the govt will cover th

That is standard in Germany. For a period of upto 12 months during emergencies, employees contracts can be reduced to x% (for x % hours), the govt will cover the remaining money (upto 60% of net salary). Its called shotrt-term work or kurzarbeit.

catwell 7y ago
That also exists in France (and is currently used extensively) but it's very different from reducing salaries.
lysium 7y ago
Employee must agree. Most do with their initial contract or because of unions, though.