Winter jobs secured: 3,210 construction workers benefit from seasonal short-time work benefits!

Winter jobs secured: 3,210 construction workers benefit from seasonal short-time work benefits!

The cold season not only brings frosty temperatures, but also specific challenges for the construction industry. In the Düren district region, around 3,210 construction workers are well covered thanks to the seasonal short-time working allowance (saison-Kug). This important social policy measure, which is specifically intended for construction, ensures that employment contracts and continued wage payments continue even when working outside is impossible due to snow and frost. As Herzog Magazin reports, the Saison-Kug enables construction workers to continue to be employed from December to March.

In winter, many construction works, such as foundation excavation and road asphalting, cannot be carried out. But this regulation ensures that no worker is left without income during the cold season. The employment agency even provides loss allowance of up to 67 percent of the net wage for the construction employees affected. This not only helps the workers, but also the companies, which can save themselves the expensive layoffs and the tedious search for new skilled workers in the spring.

Advantages of the seasonal ball

Uwe Brell from IG BAU Aachen highlights the clear advantages for companies: “No layoffs” and “no search for new skilled workers in the spring”. The employees, in turn, benefit from a stable income perspective, which gives them and their families security. If the order situation is poor, the construction company can subsequently inform the employment agency about unfinished orders and thus easily submit applications for the seasonal benefit.

As the Federal Employment Agency explains, companies in the construction industry that employ at least one employee can apply for the Saison-Kug. This regulation applies not only to the main construction industry, but also to scaffolders, roofers and gardeners and landscapers. The only requirement is that the loss of work is temporary and unavoidable.

Step by step to the application

Applying for the seasonal benefit is quick and easy, especially if the company has previously thought about unused vacation days and working time accounts. These must be taken into account before applying. In addition, employers must check whether it is possible for employees to work in other areas of the company in order to avoid being signed off from work. This not only promotes flexibility in operations, but also helps to avoid unnecessary loss of income.

Overall, the seasonal kug creates valuable security for the construction industry in the colder seasons. The healthy balance between employers and employees shows that with a good knack for organization and planning, you can get through difficult times. Winter no longer seems so threatening if you are well prepared.