Support package for businesses following damage

Following the extensive material damage suffered by numerous businesses and companies on the sidelines of the October 17 demonstrations, the State announced the establishment of an exceptional support scheme.

These measures are aimed at affected organizations with fewer than 250 employees. The goal is to help them preserve their economic activity and the jobs that depend on it.

Short-time work to preserve employment

The most immediate measure is the recourse to short-time work, the cost of which will be fully covered by the State, at no remaining cost to employers. This lever is accessible to companies whose activity is prevented or severely reduced by the damage.

The affected employees will receive an allowance equivalent to 60% of their gross compensation. For workers earning the SMIC, this allowance will cover 100% of their salary. This provision aims to avoid economic layoffs by maintaining employment contracts until the full resumption of activity.

Cash flow facilities

To relieve affected companies, payment facilities for social security obligations have been established. The Urssaf network thus offers to defer by up to twelve months the payment of employer contributions due for the next three months.

Particular attention is paid to shopkeepers and self-employed workers. The Ministère du Travail et des Solidarités is developing, with their representatives and insurance companies, tailored solutions. A frequently asked questions section detailing all the schemes is available on the ministry's website.

Local support

Several local contacts have been activated to ensure the implementation of this aid in Var. The Chambre de commerce et d’industrie (CCI) du Var has set up a crisis unit to inform, support, and guide businesses. - CCI Contact: 04 94 22 80 00 or commerce@var.cci.fr.

In addition, a departmental advisor for businesses in difficulty has been appointed within the Direction départementale des finances publiques du Var (DDFIP) for personalized assistance. - DDFIP Contact: 06 14 19 35 61 or codefi.ccsf83@dgfip.finances.gouv.fr.