An employee who has been laid off continuously and on a full-time basis for at least 200 days is entitled to terminate their employment without forfeiting their salary for the notice period. The employment ends on the date of termination. The employee is entitled to compensation from their employer in the same amount as their salary for the notice period.
- Unemployment benefits cannot be paid for the period in which the employer is obliged to pay a salary or compensation for the notice period.
- The employment official does not impose a qualifying period as a sanction if the employee resigns after spending at least 200 consecutive days on layoff. The duration of the layoff is calculated in calendar days.
- Contact your union or the employment official if you need any help. Remember to notify the employment official when your employment ends.
A layoff has lasted at least 200 calendar days without interruption.
The laid-off employee is entitled to terminate the employment. The employment relationship ends immediately.
The employer is obliged to pay compensation equivalent to the notice period.
The fund pays a daily allowance after the notice period when your job search is active.
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