Gwanak-gu Provides Employment Retention Subsidies for Unpaid Leave Workers Affected by COVID-19

Support of 500,000 KRW per month (fixed) for unpaid leave workers over 5 days per month, up to 2 months... Apply by November 6 through Gwanak-gu Office Yongkkumkkuneun Job Cafe, etc.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) is providing 'Employment Retention Support Funds' to unpaid leave workers affected by COVID-19.

This is to support the prevention of unemployment and livelihood maintenance for employees of companies experiencing business difficulties due to gathering bans, restrictions, and business limitations aimed at preventing the resurgence of COVID-19.

The support targets employees working at companies with fewer than 50 employees located in Gwanak-gu who are enrolled in employment insurance and have taken unpaid leave for 5 or more days per month since July 1. The number of supported employees is up to 49 per company, and a fixed amount of 500,000 KRW per month will be paid for up to 2 months. However, employees of non-profit organizations, sole proprietors, and those receiving dual or fraudulent benefits are excluded from support. Priority is given to employees in industries affected by gathering bans and restrictions.

Applications for support can be submitted until November 6, and employees must maintain employment insurance until the payment date of the Employment Retention Support Funds.

Applications can be made by the business owner or employee by visiting the Yongkkumkkuneun Job Cafe on the basement level 1 of Gwanak-gu Office, or via email (gwanak2020@citizen.seoul.kr), fax, etc.

The district will review applicants, select recipients, and pay the support funds to the recipients' accounts after November 23.

Mayor Park Junhee said, "I hope this helps stabilize employment and maintain the livelihood of local company employees who have no choice but to take unpaid leave due to the resurgence of COVID-19," and added, "We will continue to do our best to revitalize the local economy by providing various supports for residents affected by COVID-19."

For more details regarding the 'Employment Retention Support Funds for Unpaid Leave Workers,' please refer to the Gwanak-gu Office website or contact the Job Venture Division Employment Retention Support Team.

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