Business support Only a few corona aid accessed

Status: 06/17/2021 10:08 a.m.

The federal government had made available 150 billion euros for companies as corona aid in grant programs – according to the Ifo Institute, just 24 percent of this was accessed. Companies in Germany have so far called on much less Corona aid than planned by the federal government. “Only a fraction of the budgeted aid was paid out to the companies affected by the corona pandemic,” said Selina Schulze-Spüntrup, researcher at the Ifo Institute. “That also has to do with the fact that some of the eligibility requirements were formulated quite strictly to rule out abuse.” According to the information, the federal government provided 150 billion euros in grant programs. Of this, 24 percent have so far been accessed. For emergency aid from the federal government, 50 billion euros were estimated, according to Ifo, less than a third of it was used.

Bridging aids were also not exhausted

In the case of the subsequent bridging aid, too, the money paid out was well below the budgeted amount: According to economic researchers, it was 6 percent for bridging aid I, around 10 percent for bridging aid II, and a good 28 percent for bridging aid III.

56 percent of the available funds were paid out of the November aid, 33 percent of the December aid. The state-owned KfW Bank has so far pledged 46 billion euros from its special program.

Corona protection in companies Are employers allowed to force vaccination?

Status: 08.06.2021 7:13 p.m.

Since the beginning of the week, company doctors have also been able to vaccinate against Covid-19. But what about legally? Can companies require their staff to be vaccinated? And are they allowed to grant privileges to those who have been vaccinated? From Jens Eberl, WDR The companies have a great interest in preventing infections with the coronavirus and sick leave. This is why many employers want their employees to be vaccinated. With the start of vaccinations by the company doctors, various legal issues between employers and employees come to the fore. An overview.

Can the employer oblige his staff to vaccinate?

Employees only need to be vaccinated if there is a legal obligation to do so. There is no statutory vaccination requirement with Covid-19. “However, special features apply in facilities such as hospitals, prevention or rehabilitation facilities and medical practices,” says the Brühl-based specialist lawyer for labor law, Michael Felser. “They must ensure that all measures required by the state of the art of medical science are taken there to prevent infections and the spread of pathogens. Curiously, however, this does not apply in care facilities for the elderly, although the problem here is likely to be comparable”, so Felser. In the health care facilities mentioned, the employer cannot force employees to vaccinate either. However, he must ensure that non-vaccinated people pose no risk to patients. Patient protection can therefore make it necessary that non-vaccinated people can no longer work in certain areas.

Do employees have to inform the employer about their vaccination status?

Actually, there is no obligation to provide information about the personal vaccination status to the employer. However, the Gelsenkirchen labor lawyer Arndt Kempgens emphasizes that companies have to take corona protective measures for their employees. But they could only do that if the corona vaccination status was known. Kempgens concludes from this that in connection with Corona, under labor law – as an exception – there could be an obligation on the part of employees to notify the vaccination status and, under certain circumstances, to prove it.

Are vaccination incentives such as bonus payments from the employer permitted?

Employers could pay a “vaccination bonus”, for example through a one-off sum of money, vouchers or extra vacation days. Lawyer Felser says: “This is not entirely uncritical, because rewards can exert undue pressure not to exercise one’s rights. For example, courts have only declared rewards for employees who rarely get sick to be admissible under strict conditions.” The trade unions consider incentives for those willing to vaccinate to be permissible. However, they have a say in any case, as such a bonus is subject to co-determination. Kempgens emphasizes, however, that it must be fair: “There must not only be a bonus for those who don’t like vaccinations as an incentive to vaccinate, but if so, then for everyone.”

Can the employer exert “vaccination pressure”? Can the staff defend themselves against this?

If there is no statutory vaccination requirement, the employer cannot exert any pressure, neither with instructions nor with threats such as transfer or even warnings and dismissal. Such measures would be illegal. However, attorney Kempgens reports: “We are currently hearing more and more of such cases in legal practice. Pressure is exerted to convince those unwilling to vaccinate.” In extreme cases, employees can even defend themselves against this with an action for an injunction before the labor courts.

Are professional disadvantages possible if you don’t get vaccinated?

If there is no compulsory vaccination, the employer cannot differentiate according to whether someone is vaccinated or not or whether they have not wanted to be vaccinated in the past, as long as there was no obligation to do so. In medical institutions, however, the employer can reject applicants if they are not vaccinated and do not want to be vaccinated. Lawyer Kempgens, however, restricts: “Unvaccinated employees require other protective measures in the company and also lead to disagreements among the employees. For this reason, non-vaccinated employees will certainly not be preferred in the company in the near future.”

Are employers allowed to distinguish between vaccinated and non-vaccinated people?

“In my opinion, they even have to,” says Kempgens. “As with official measures, labor law restrictions are more difficult to justify for vaccinated people, while labor law protective measures have to be stronger for non-vaccinated people.” Felser believes privileges are conceivable, such as the earlier return of vaccinated employees from the home office to the office or the use of communal facilities such as the canteen. However, the incentive or pressure from such preferences should not be disproportionate.

Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and Kinh Bac Group signed a cooperation agreement. On the afternoon of April 26, the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) cooperated with the leaders of Kinh Bac Urban Development Corporation (Kinh Bac Corporation) to hold a meeting and sign a cooperation agreement. with member institutes for research on building zero industrial models for energy and zero on emissions and funding inspection of dead martyrs’ remains. Attending the meeting and the signing ceremony were Prof. VS Chau Van Minh, Member of the Party Central Committee, Chairman of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology. Specifically, the Institute of Energy Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology signed a cooperation agreement with Kinh Bac Group to research and develop smart energy management systems in industrial parks. . Accordingly, the Institute of Energy Science cooperates with Kinh Bac Group to research, contribute to building and developing a platform (Platform) of international standards, providing intelligent flexible solutions for the electrical system. in industrial zones. Specifically, the Institute of Energy Science exploits technology applications of the industrial revolution 4.0 to conduct research, evaluation and development of solutions in planning, design and development of grid technology. Micro Grid uses renewable energy sources towards zero energy industrial zones (zero fossil fuel consumption and zero carbon emissions); Developing smart energy management systems in centralized industrial zones. Next, the Institute of Environmental Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology signed a deal with Kinh Bac Group to research, contribute to building and develop a platform of international standards, providing awards. and smart solutions for the Group’s environmental sector. The Institute of Environmental Technology will provide the Group with advanced technology solutions and effective management in the field of environment. For wastewater: Providing advanced technology solutions in combination with Internet of Things (IOT) control in the treatment system to meet regulated standards; Cost savings; Energy recovery and post-treatment water reuse is at its highest. For organic sludge: Utilize all to apply electricity generation and organic fertilizer solutions for green development. For solid waste: Apply recycling solution; recirculation; applying technology of energy pellets to generate electricity and produce organic fertilizers to develop green trees right on the Group’s campus. For exhaust gas: Processed by advanced technology with high-speed centrifugal complex to recover CO2, SO2 … and attach with IOT solution during operation. For hazardous waste: Applying treatment solutions to minimize and recover substances of economic value and reuse. At the same time, the two sides cooperate on consulting on environmental management records; capacity building for the staff who manage and operate environmental treatment systems; environmental quality monitoring. Also in the afternoon, according to the agreement between the Institute of Biotechnology, the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology and the Kinh Bac Group, the Group pledged to sponsor 15 billion VND to expand the DNA assessment facility. martyrs lack information; supporting equipment and chemical materials to perform DNA assessment of dead martyrs’ remains. Speaking at the meeting and signing, Associate Professor, Dr. Chu Hoang Ha, Vice President of Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology emphasized that these topics are very meaningful and true to the guidelines and directions of Green growth government ensures both economic development and environmental protection. In particular, with the agreement to sponsor the examination of martyrs’ remains of the Institute of Biotechnology, the enterprise has shown the responsibility of the enterprise to the great problems of society, paying gratitude to the martyrs and the family, who sacrificed themselves for the unity of the country and people of Vietnam. It can be said that this is a meaningful activity towards the upcoming April 30 anniversary celebration.

There is a theory that the official died suddenly, not due to illness, but was actually poisoned by the Emperor himself. Is that true or not? If that was the case, then what was the reason why a famous and benevolent king like Tong Nhan Tong was so merciless with his righteous courtiers like Bao Chan? The thrilling anecdote about the death of Bao Thanh Thien: Eliminated by the Emperor for committing a taboo? Bao Chan (999 – 1062), commonly known as Bao Thanh Thien or Bao Cong. He served as a mandarin for the Northern Song Dynasty, held many important positions in the court and was also known for his integrity, integrity and righteous judgment. Bao Thanh Thien served as mandarin during the reign of Emperor Tong Nhan Tong – the fourth king of the Northern Song Dynasty. As recorded in the old history, Tong Nhan Tong is famous for being a benevolent man, so historians always give favor to this Emperor with a lot of praise. Even at the time of his death, even the Emperor of Lieu could not help but mourn his tears. However, according to Qulishi, Tong Nhan Tong had an irreparable flaw in his life. That is, there is no son to follow. For men in ancient times, especially for an emperor like you, this is indeed a somewhat embarrassing and regrettable affair. But in the end, the king still faced a very difficult problem. It is a choice of a successor. Because he did not have a son to follow, he could only accept the 13th son of Boc An Y Vuong as a reserve. However, the anecdote about the king poisoning Bao Che said that the mandarin of the Bao surname was somewhat dissatisfied with the Emperor’s action. Bao Che wanted the king to return the throne to the descendants of Trieu Khuong Dan. This reached the final boundary of the Emperor. Stemming from suspicion and fear, Tong Nhan Tong took the opportunity of Bao Chan to get sick and sent medical staff to give him medicine. As a result, shortly after taking the king ban medicine, Bao Chan quickly passed away. The time from when the sick became sick to the time this official passed away was only 13 days. Because of that, the supporters of this hypothesis believe that Tong Nhan Tong was behind the death of Bao Thanh Thien, not some kind of “sickness” as history often records. The death of many doubts of Bao Thanh Thien The excavation of Bao Thanh Thien’s remains also clarifies a truth that posterity has mistaken for a long time: Bao Cong only owns a 1m65 tall, not big, imposing body like on the film. Regarding the last years of Bao Chan’s life, Bac Tong history only recorded a few lines: “In the sixth year of Gia Huu in the North Song Dynasty (in 1061), Bao Chan was appointed as the deputy envoy area”. This official position is on par with the Deputy Prime Minister, also the highest position he has ever held. Also according to this main historical document, in May of the following year, Bao Chan passed away from illness, “in the city, everyone is in grief, sighs from the big street to the small alley can be heard. In the 70s of the last century, the burial population of the Bao family was unearthed by Chinese archaeologists. Tomb and remains of Bao Thanh Thien were also included in the study. In this population of tombs, people have discovered an epitaph in the tomb that has recorded the life of Bao Cong. On it was written a few lines about the cause of his death: “In May, the seventh Gia Huu year (1062) suddenly got sick while he was working, so he had to return to the palace. His Majesty gave precious medicine, and on the day of Tan Mui, I could not wake up.” Specifically, the time of Bao Cong’s death fell on May 20, 1062. The reason for his death was declared to be due to illness. It is worth mentioning that, the time from the time he fell ill to his death was only 13 days. Illustration. The anomalies surrounding Bao Thanh Thien’s rapid death aroused many doubts of contemporaries and posterity in the future. The fact that some documents mention the precious remedy that Tong Nhan Tong bestowed upon Bao Cong made this king one of the most questioned people. (Illustration). Among them, the most questioned figure was Emperor Tong Nhan Tong – the king in office during Bao Chan’s time as a mandarin. There is even a theory that affirms that, during the period of his illness, Bao Cong only used the “precious medicine” given by His Majesty, then quickly passed away. Therefore, it is possible that the remedy given to him by King Song was not used to cure illnesses, but was actually a poison that took the life of that integrity official. Is Tong Nhan Tong the culprit behind Bao Thanh Thinhay’s death? If that was true, what was the motive for that Emperor to eliminate such a righteous and righteous god by his side? The real cause of Bao Cong’s death In 1973, the excavation of Bao Cong’s mausoleum opened up the posterity of the truth related to the death of this integrity official. According to experts, the assumption that Tong Nhan Tong poisoned Bao Chan is completely unfounded and unreliable. Not to mention that Song King had no motive to eliminate Bao Cong, just looking at the historians’ judgment was enough to remove suspicions against this emperor. Because, Tong Nhan Tong is considered a rare intelligence in Chinese history. How could such a monarch mercilessly bring down the powerful spirit at his side? There is also a theory that his departure is related to the “tonic” that His Majesty gave indirectly. This theory suspects that the physicians, due to jealousy of Bao Cong, should intentionally add toxic ingredients to the drug, making his illness worse. Regarding the mysteries surrounding the death of Bao Thanh Thien, the results of bone analysis from the remains of this official have partly revealed the truth of the matter. Chinese scientists coordinated with Anhui Provincial Museum to test bone fragments believed to be Covered by the method of synchronizing radiation with the Electron-Positron Collider. The results showed that the content of mercury, iron and calcium elements in Bao Thanh Thien’s bones was much higher than that of modern humans. Meanwhile, the content of lead and arsenic is lower than that of ordinary people. According to expert Ho Han Dan, director of the Anhui Provincial Museum at that time, this result preliminary excludes the possibility that “Bao Dai” is acutely poisoned by taking drugs containing arsenic. Regarding the problem of high mercury content in Bao Cong’s bones, the scientists gave two possibilities. One was when he was buried, people put in the coffin many robes to keep the body. This substance invades bones leading to high levels of mercury. Second, Bao Cheng used to take drugs or eat foods containing small amounts of mercury, causing chronic poisoning. Prof. Trinh Nhu Phong, expert Van – Su, Vice President of Bao Cong Research Association in Hefei City, said that through the test results, we can conclude that Bao Cong did not die from poisoning. Most likely, he had a heart disease or stroke that resulted in his illness and died so quickly. However, which illness led to the death of this famous historical judge is probably still a mystery.