Given the latest news about the economic measures announced by the Government to try to mitigate the consequences of COVID-19, from VÁZQUEZ & MANCHON we want to clarify some of them.
Measures as a result of COVID-19
on tuesday 10 March the President of the Government announced measures such as the postponement of some taxes, promoting labor flexibility or increasing companies' credit lines, to alleviate the possible economic consequences of COVID-19.
Besides, The Royal Decree-Law has been given the green light 6/2020, of 10 March, by which measures are adopted to improve the protection of workers affected by COVID-19. In this sense, Both people in preventive isolation and those who have been infected with the virus are considered to be in a situation of temporary disability assimilated to sick leave due to a work accident..
These people affected by COVID-19, it represents an improvement for their performance, since they begin to receive from the day following the day of sick leave the 75% of the regulatory base, in charge of the Administration and the rest until the 100% will be borne by the company as determined by the Sectoral Collective Agreement.
Health care will continue to depend on the Public Health Service, NO from the Mutuals. It is important to know that in order to access the financial benefit you need to be on medical leave., The processes prior to the entry into force of the RD of date are not assumed to be cases of work accidents. 11/03/2020 and to access the benefit it is necessary to be registered with social security on the date prior to isolation or illness..
In addition, The Council of Ministers has approved the moratorium on Social Security contributions corresponding to three consecutive monthly payments, for companies and self-employed workers, in the geographical areas and sectors determined according to ministerial order. These contributions may be paid, within one year, to be counted from its accrual without surcharges or interest.
Faced with this unknown and changing situation, from VÁZQUEZ & MANCHON we are committed to keeping our clients informed about possible modifications that may occur in the coming days., and we will advise you from our experience.
