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The government reduces the employer's liability for sick pay from 16 to five days and continues the compensation program until January 1.
- Usually employers have to pay the first 16 days, now only five, if it is related to the coronavirus. From the 6th day, the responsibility of paying sick pay is assumed by the state, says Finance Minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (Sp).
To meet the concerns that may arise from the introduction of new measures related to the coronavirus. The government continues its economic programs, including those related to cultural life.
"Culture, volunteering and sport, which caused much unrest during the pandemic, will continue their safety plans until summer." Finance minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum (Sp) said at a press conference on Thursday.
In addition, the municipal compensation scheme of NOK 200 million will remain until January. Vedum says the government will return to possible continuation after the new year.
In the event of an absence from work with because of the disease The coronavirus is introduced where the employer pays the costs for the first five days and the state from the sixth day.
Source: NTB
Photo: Annika Byrde / NTB
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