The corona epidemic leaves its mark in both society and sport worldwide. Leagues and championships have been postponed on running ties. As of yesterday, the announcement came that the Olympics will not be conducted this summer.
Last week, the Employer Alliance and the Union agreed on a new collective agreement that will allow for layoffs in sports. A few days ago, AIK football confirmed that the club is short-term permitting players and leaders.
Now SHL and the player union Sico together with the Union can be close to such a solution in the ice hockey with the help of short-term permits, writes HockeyNews.
Player union Sico chairman Kristoffer Sparring confirms for SVT Sport that there are discussions.
- I know that there have been discussions on the issue, but I do not have the information on whether or not a contract has been signed, Sparring tells SVT Sport.
- How this leave should work is unclear to us in Sico. It is clear that everyone now has to look at what tools they have, because of the current situation. Everyone has a hard time financially.
Short-term leave means that the employee goes down in working hours for a period, while the state intervenes and provides financial support. Employees may retain a large part of their regular salary.