Companies affected by wildfires: must submit company certificates via Certific@2 to process extraordinary benefits

In 3 key points

1. I
   The contract suspension period communicated by the company shall not exceed four months (art. 2.1). (art. 2.1)
2. II
   Obligation for the company to submit an electronic certificate via Certific@2 indicating the reason 'contract suspension' (17) (art. 2.1). (art. 2.1)
3. III
   If the initial suspension period is extended within the maximum legal duration, the company must submit a new company certificate (art. 2.2). (art. 2.2)

How it affects those involved

Businesses are required to submit an electronic certificate via Certific@2 to report contract suspension due to fire (art. 2.1). If the suspension period is extended within the legal limit, a new certificate must be submitted (art. 2.2). Affected workers and cooperative members can apply via the official form or pre-application form on SEPE's electronic portal (art. 3.1).

Frequently asked questions

How must companies communicate contract suspension due to fire?

They must submit an electronic company certificate via Certific@2, specifying the reason 'contract suspension' (17) (art. 2.1).

What is the maximum duration of the suspension that can be communicated in the certificate?

The agreed suspension period may not exceed four months (art. 2.1).

What must the company do if the suspension period is extended?

If the initially communicated suspension period is extended within the maximum legal duration, the company must submit a new company certificate (art. 2.2).

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