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As of 15 May 2024, a legislative amendment entered into force that allows employers to pay voluntary sickness benefits to employees under more favourable conditions than before. So far, this change has received relatively little attention, yet its implementation enables employers to make a significant contribution to employee well-being.

The reduced social tax for employees with decreased work ability is an accrual-based support measure in which the Unemployment Insurance Fund pays the employer’s social tax on behalf of an employee with decreased work ability, based on a one-time application. The allowance is calculated according to the monthly social tax rate applicable to the specific calculation period (month).

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