MLSP UPDATES THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT ORDER OF EMPLOYEES ACTIVE IN THE SHUTDOWN SECTORS

The Minister of Labor and Social Policy Denitsa Sacheva updated the financial support order for the temporarily limited economic activities. The employees in these sectors can receive compensation by the "Save me" program, funded by the state. The new version of the document also includes temporarily closed businesses in the districts of Blagoevgrad, Burgas, Dobrich, Kyustendil, Pazardzhik, Pleven, Ruse, Silistra, Sliven, Smolyan, Sofia, Haskovo, Shumen, and Yambol, where employees can now receive financial assistance up to the amount of 75% of their insurance income.

As of the order, the compensation will be available until February 28th for all employees except those working in night clubs and bars, language and education centers, other training centers, and vocational training schools, as well as employees engaged in economic activities of catering, events and fairs, gaming halls, and casinos.

Support will be available to representatives of companies active in the tourism branch: organized transport abroad, travel agencies and operator activities, and night clubs and bars until March 31st.

Operators in children's educational and sports centers and clubs that provide organized activities for children, as well as those employed in the performing arts (excluding theaters) and related activities, may apply for compensation until April 30.