Walking over a strong bridge to cross the deep economic valley

In Germany, the number of applications for short-time allowances due to COVID-19 has already far surpassed the number of applications during the financial crisis of 2008-2009. In this article for Labor Law Magazine, Fragomen's Shinta Zafiraki Sanyoto and Sumejja Handzo discuss short-time work, employer's risks for criminal liability and the impact on the immigration status of foreign nationals. Read the full story, which begins on pg. 7.