Díaz asks that workers not be put in danger and urges companies affected by DANA to take advantage of ERTE

“The labor reform incorporated force majeure ERTE for deal with dramatic situations like the one we are experiencing“, expressed Díaz in a message published on his ‘X’ account (formerly Twitter) collected by Europa Press. “Companies can now request it,” he added.

The minister recalled that in the labor reform, this instrument was developed to protect workers and the productive fabric “in situations where activity is paralyzed or harmed.” So The ERTE would allow the company to temporarily suspend the contract or reduce the working day if necessary.

This system, if companies decide to use it, helps protect workers “without using benefits and without having to contribute”. In fact, throughout the duration of the ERTE, it is understood that the worker is legally unemployed, in addition to facilitating their access to unemployment.

The vice-president recalls that “workers will be protected regardless of their contribution and that profits will not be consumed”, and that companies They can join voluntarily and benefit from 90% contribution exemptions..

To request it, you can call 060, the office telephone number, or at the electronic headquarters of the SEPE, indicating in “Observations” that it is an ERTE FM as well as the name of the ‘business.

Díaz concludes that It is “key” to know and share all the tools available “to alleviate these difficult times and make it easier to know the rights we have.”

The government assures that Labor will continue to “protect workers in all situations” and warns that no company can endanger the lives of workers. “If this is the case, the Labor Inspectorate will act“, forcefully warns the Minister of Labor and Social Economy.