Temporary unemployment force majeure to take care of a child: extended until 30 June 2021

Author: Catherine Legardien (Legal Expert)
Read time: 1min
Publication date: 23/03/2021 - 12:31
Latest update: 23/03/2021 - 12:31

The measure providing for the possibility for the employee to receive temporary unemployment benefits due to force majeure 'COVID-19' to take care of his child will be extended until 30 June 2021.

This extension is confirmed by the National Employment Office ONEm/RVA and is currently the subject of a draft law.

More information? Please refer to our Infoflash Temporary unemployment force majeure to take care of a child: the ONEm provides further details!“.

Sources: draft law on temporary support measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic; ONEm/RVA.

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