Since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, the government has strengthened the legal framework for partial activity compensation, commonly referred to as «partial unemployment» or «technical unemployment».

From 1 June 2020, the conditions for state coverage of compensation for’partial activity are changing. The allowance paid by the State now covers only 85% of the partial unemployment benefit paid to employees (compared to 100% previously between 1 March and 31 May 2020). The measure applies to road haulage companies.

The employer cost of «partial unemployment» will therefore increase significantly from 1 June 2020. The CNR illustrates these additional costs for three driver profiles through a few specific examples: 

• long-distance lorry driver
• short-distance TRM
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