Romania: government prolongs the temporary unemployment system established in 2009

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ystem the Romanian government established in 2009 to protect employees in ailing businesses should finally be extended in 2010, following union pressure. Temporarily laid off employees will keep receiving 75% of their salary and be exempt from some social contributions. (Ref. 100095)

One million employees affected in 2009. After a meeting with the trade unions, Emil Bloc’s center-right administration promised to pass a law extending the temporary unemployment system on February 1. In 2009, to h

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