Losing your job should not mean immediately falling into insecurity. The first six months of unemployment are better protected, with salary ceilings raised up to the level of an average full-time salary and an increased minimum allowance for low wages. After that, the amount gradually decreases as the period of unemployment continues, in order to maintain a real incentive to return to work. The system thus becomes more protective at the moment when the loss of income is felt most, while rewarding work more.
- Government: Federal government
- Minister: David Clarinval
- Stage: Adopted in Parliament