Daegu Chamber of Commerce Supports Unpaid Leave Workers Due to 'COVID-19'... Up to 500,000 KRW Per Person

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] The Daegu Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced on the 9th that it will provide living expenses to unpaid leave workers at businesses affected by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The support target is businesses in Daegu with fewer than 100 employees that have implemented unpaid leave for more than 5 days since February 23, when the government raised the infectious disease crisis alert to 'serious.' However, basic livelihood security recipients, emergency welfare support recipients, paid leave recipients in February and March, and youth-harmful establishments such as entertainment and nightlife venues are excluded.

Unpaid leave workers can receive support of 25,000 KRW per day, up to a maximum of 500,000 KRW. The business owner of the company implementing the new unpaid leave can apply collectively. If it is difficult for the business owner to apply, workers can apply individually.

The application period is from the 13th to the 29th. Detailed information can be found on the Daegu Chamber of Commerce and Industry website.

A Daegu Chamber of Commerce and Industry official warned, "If additional verification is required during the review process of eligibility and support amount, applicants may be contacted by phone and asked to submit additional documents. Failure to comply or continuous unreachability will result in exclusion from the support target."

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