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rusticpenn
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That is standard in Germany. For a period of upto 12 months during emergencies, employees contracts can be reduced to x% (for x % hours), the govt will cover the remaining money (upto 60% of net salary). Its called shotrt-term work or kurzarbeit.
catwell
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That also exists in France (and is currently used extensively) but it's very different from reducing salaries.
lysium
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Employee must agree. Most do with their initial contract or because of unions, though.
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