Parliament Introduces Subsidies for Forced Leave

Ljubljana, 27 May - Parliamentary parties were unanimous on Tuesday in their support for a bill providing for subsidies for workers on forced leave due to lack of orders. Under the bill that the National Assembly passed early on Wednesday, compensations will cover 85% of the workers' wages, with 50% provided by the state and 35% by employers.

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Transport Minister Patrick Vlacic speaking at the National Assembly session.
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National Assembly session.
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National Assembly session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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National Assembly session.
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SocDems deputy Melita Zupevc, Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) deputy Vasja Klavora and Hungarian minority MP Laszlo Goencz at the National Assembly session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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SocDems deputy Melita Zupevc at the National Assembly session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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Zares deputy Franci Kek at the National Assembly session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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National Assembly session.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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