Aid for the preservation of employment in activities affected by Coronavirus (COVID - 19) Objective of the measure

Preservation of employment with employers whose business activity has been disrupted by special circumstances caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Target groups of employers

Employers from the following sectors:

• accommodation and food preparation and service activities,

• transportation and storage,

• labour-intensive activities within the manufacturing industry - textiles, clothing, footwear, leather, wood and furniture,

• employers who are unable to carry out their activities in accordance with the decisions of the Civil Protection Staff (national, county, local self-government units),

• other employers who can demonstrate the impact of special circumstances.

The sectors and employers listed above constitute Eligible Sectors and Employers.

Target groups of employees

Employees employed by employers from Eligible Sectors and Employers.

- does not include owners, co-owners, founders, board members, directors, proxies, etc., with the exception of employers employing up to 10 workers and owners of trades.

Period and duration  

From 1 March 2020 and up to 3 months.  

Amount of aid  

- amount of HRK 3,250.00 per month for a full-time employee

- amount of HRK 1,625.00 per month for  part-time employee

- Proportional part of the amount of HRK 3,250.00 or HRK 1,625.00 per employee for the time they did not work according to the decision of the Civil Protection Staff