There is actually a bit of a similar thing in Sweden where the government steps in and pays a large portion (roughly 90% maybe? a bit unsure since none in my im

There is actually a bit of a similar thing in Sweden where the government steps in and pays a large portion (roughly 90% maybe? a bit unsure since none in my immediate circle is affected), but only on the condition that you have taken some specific other measures. For example Volvo had to end the contract for like 5000 contractors to be able to get the benefits. source in swedish: https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/vast/5-000-konsulter-och-bemanningsanstallda-sags-upp-fran-ab-volvo https://www.svt.se/nyheter/lokalt/vast/5-000-konsulter-och-b... I also remember that the government made it easier for people to join the A-Kassa, the state unemployment insurance. Normally you have to have been paying the insurance fee for half a year or something before you're eligible for payout but I believe that requirement was scrapped.