Government decides to pay R$1,400 to self-employed workers without a work permit
Last Wednesday, Paulo Guedes, Minister of Economy, announced that self-employed workers will receive a monthly benefit of R$1,400.00 due to the crisis caused by the coronavirus.
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This measure is part of a total of 15 billion reais, destined for the unassisted population.
To this end, Congress must recognize the state of public calamity.
The benefit could reach 20 million people, depending on the rules that will be stipulated by the government.
The benefit will last until the end of the coronavirus emergency and cannot be combined with other benefits, such as the Continuous Payment Benefit (BPC), Bolsa Família or Unemployment Insurance.
Other Measures
According to the Minister of Economy, new measures will be announced every 48 hours to reverse the effects of the coronavirus on the economy.
Airlines may also receive some assistance due to the potential financial difficulties they may face due to canceled trips.
