Short-time work is possible for companies regardless of their size and the respective sector in which they operate (with the exception of federal and provincial governments, municipalities, legal persons under public law and political parties).
On March 26, the Austrian Federal Government presented details of the previously announced aid package for the Austrian economy. Since March 27, 5 p.m. self-employed persons and small businesses can submit applications for up to € 6,000 in emergency aid. The Emergency Fund will grant loans which do not have to be entirely paid back.
