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The Government has just approved the new extension of the ERTE in the Council of Ministers. Companies will be able to benefit from this mechanism until January 31, 2021 , as announced by the Minister of Finance and Government Spokesperson, María Jesús Montero , at a press conference. The Minister of Territorial Policy and Public Function, Carolina Darias , the head of Labor and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz , and the Minister of Social Security and Migration, José Luis Escrivá, also participated in the appearance . The agreement was closed hours before the rule that regulates ERTE linked to the health crisis was finalized . Wednesday, September 30, was the last day that this tool would exist for the companies most affected by the pandemic.
" With this agreement we are giving security to families, companies and workers in this country, " explained Yolanda Díaz at the beginning of the press conference. "I thank the social agents for staying on this path," she wanted to add. "I am convinced that if we save the autumn and winter we will fully enter the recovery. It is a day of hope for companies and Middle East Phone Number List workers ," she stressed. Read more: These are the 92 professions that Spanish companies are demanding (and hiring) the most The keys to this new agreement are detailed below . ERTE for impediment and ERTE for limitations ERTE disappear due to regrowth and 2 new modalities are opened: total closure and activity restriction . An example of the latter case would be that of bars and restaurants, which if they face capacity limitations could do without part of their staff until they return to work at full capacity.
It could also be the case of a store that temporarily closed due to infection among its employees. For those of total closure, such as the situation of nightlife venues, there will be a 100% exemption from the fees that must be paid to Social Security as long as the company has less than 50 workers , if there are more employees will be 90%. In those involving restriction of activity, the exoneration depends on the length of time the suspension or limitations last. It will be 100% for those who resume activity in October , 90% for those who do so in November, 85% if it is done in December and 80% in January. ERTE by sectors In addition to the regrowth ERTE, a new modality also enters into the agreement: the ERTE by sectors These cases include all those companies especially affected by the pandemic, such as those in the tourism sector.