Which other countries are offering the furlough system ?

[Thankyou4calling]

As per the title.

Which (If any) countries are offering a furlough system and how does it compare to the UKs?

[V8FGO]

Norway.
But the system had been available for decades and is not something new in regard to CV.
It has been used several times in the oil sector during downturns.

https://www.lifeinnorway.net/permittering-layoffs/

Edited by V8FGO on Thursday 7th May 02:02

[fttm]

Canada 80%, our tt of a PM never misses an opportunity to spend money we don't have , and whilst I fully agree with the furlough system Trudeau is taking the situation to a new level with his billions in handouts . Blood pressure spiking so will leave it at that but I could go on for hours berating that utter feckwit .

Edited by fttm on Thursday 7th May 03:23

[200bhp]

Australia.

Paying a "job keeper" allowance of $1500 per fortnight, paid to businesses to distribute to employees (they're obliged to do so).

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/coronavirus/austral...

Some staff who work just a few hours per week (Mrs Jones the cleaner who does 3hrs on a Saturday morning) have basically had a massive pay rise as a result of this!

[the cueball]

The Dutch have a similar system.

You can claim if your company turnover is less than 20% off last years average.

Sliding scale of what you can claim back from then on.