17\/03\/2020<\/strong>: Social security:<\/span><\/strong> temporary exemption from payment of contributions by the employer, this measure also applies to self-employed workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We're going through a period that's going to take its toll on businesses in Portugal and the rest of Europe. Every government is deploying economic measures to keep their companies afloat, with the obvious aim of avoiding an economic crisis linked to covid-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Portugal is no exception to this rule, and Antonio Costa's Socialist government has just introduced 3 economic measures, which we describe below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since Monday, all schools in the country (private and public) have been closed for a minimum of 15 days. As a business owner, you must allow your employees to stay at home if they have children aged 12 or under. To offset the economic loss for both employer and employee, the state will pay 66 % of the basic salary through the social security system, and you, the employer, will pay the remaining 34 %. This measure is valid for the time being 14 days<\/strong>Of course, this measure will evolve according to the situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note, however, that if your employee's spouse is already taking advantage of this measure, or if he or she is unemployed, it is not possible for your employee to benefit from this measure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Given the emergency situation, you have the option of forcing your employees to take time off during this period of crisis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nEconomic measures against forced downsizing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Employees with children under the age of 12 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Putting your employees on holiday <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Self-employed contractor <\/h3>\n\n\n\n