Spain extends Covid-related temporary layoffs until March 31
Furloughed workers will continue to earn 70% of salary for half a year and 50% from then on
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Government to offer financial aid to families if children need to isolate
New academic year starting September 14 will provide huge test in pivotal month for health crisis
Over 20% of workers already affected by temporary redundancy schemes
As problems receiving benefits continue, grants for provisionally jobless will end on June 30 if no further deals reached
Temporary layoffs, long-term unemployment, falling GDP: economic impact of Covid-19
The coronavirus hit is being felt beyond the health services, with the economy hugely affected and many without work
Uncertainty reigns among Catalonia's vehicle repair shops
With only 30% of workshops open to service essential vehicles, associations in the sector demand clear and more effective government measures
What benefits have been put in place to mitigate the economic blow of Covid-19?
Check out Catalan News' guide to both Catalan and Spanish measures for those in need during these trying times
Spanish government bans firing employees due to coronavirus
With number of temporary redundancies rising to over 547,000 in Catalonia, new measures aim to stop firms from using crisis to reduce workforce
Temporary lay-offs continue to rise as business feels the pinch of pandemic
Over 400,000 people in Catalonia affected by collective dismissals during coronavirus crisis so far, more than February's jobless total