Covid aids : until’when companies can benefit from it ?

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a significant loss of turnover for companies of all sizes in all sectors of activity. To enable them to cope with the consequences of the health crisis, various aids have been put in place. However, these are gradually coming to an end.

Therefore, it can be useful for companies to know until when they can benefit from it.

When s’stop Covid aid for companies ?

The Covid Aid saved several thousand companies and prevented massive unemployment. Many of these companies have already terminated their contracts. Companies that have benefited from it may also want to learn how to account for Covid aid. Some aids are still accessible, however. Such is the case of the state-guaranteed loans (PGE).

Regardless of its size and status, a company whose cash flow has been affected by the health crisis can apply for this scheme until June 30, 2022.

While the deadline for applying for aid from the solidarity fund set up to support companies weakened by the Covid-19 has been set at 31 March 2022 in mainland France, the scheme has been extended until the end of the year in overseas France. On the other hand, companies can still benefit from the APLD (long-term partial activity). This allowance, co-financed by the State and Unédic, is intended to secure employment in companies experiencing a lasting drop in activity. The APLD has been extended for an additional 12 months for companies that have already benefited from it and those who wish to use it.

It can be implemented until December 31, 2022.

Whether or not they have had access to aid, companies can still companies affected by the Covid-19 have a vested interest in adopting time-saving and productivity-enhancing tools. They can acquire payroll software such as that offered by Esor.

Note that this company also provides personalized support to companies that have received Covid. Thanks to Esor’s solution, the tasks of the payroll manager, detailed on the official website for employment in France, which centralizes all job offers in the public service, will be greatly simplified.

Which aids have been most requested ?

The solidarity fund is one of the most requested Covid aids. As a reminder, this scheme was set up by the State and the regions to support VSEs, self-employed workers and micro-entrepreneurs affected by the health crisis’State and regions in order to support VSEs, self-employed workers and micro-entrepreneurs impacted by the health crisis. Since the beginning of the health crisis, no less than 40 billion euros have been allocated to the solidarity fund.

Partial unemployment is another successful device. To avoid laying off employees, a company that is experiencing difficulties can set up a partial activity. However, they must meet certain conditions to be eligible.

affected employees receive compensation from their employers, who are then reimbursed by the state. Some 36 billion euros have been paid so far in the envelope dedicated to partial activity.

In addition to Covid’s financial assistance, entrepreneurs facing significant difficulties related to their professional activity have been able to benefit from psychological support. These mental support measures have also been in great demand since the beginning of the pandemic.