Downtime can be caused by economic fluctuations, shortages of raw materials, technological problems or employer decisions. Their payment depends on the financial situation of the workers and the legal liability of the employer. The 2025-2026 regime clearly defines when and how much downtime is paid. <\/p>\n\n
If the work stoppage is caused by the employer, the worker must be paid at least the MMA<\/strong> in proportion to the duration of the stoppage. If the employer declares a partial stoppage, the remuneration shall be calculated on the basis of the hours actually worked and the duration of the stoppage. <\/p>\n\n This means that the worker does not lose all income, even if the employer is temporarily unable to provide work. This protection is particularly relevant in the manufacturing, logistics and construction sectors, where downtime is more common. <\/p>\n\n Practical example:<\/strong> If the downtime is caused by the worker’s fault – for example, if he or she is absent without good reason, refuses to carry out the work, or loses the necessary permits – the employer may not pay for the downtime.<\/p>\n\n In all cases, the employer must issue a stoppage order<\/strong>, which clearly states:<\/p>\n\n This protects both parties and avoids disputes.<\/p>\n\n The period of downtime counts as length of service<\/strong>, so the employee must:<\/p>\n\n This is very important for people who have little work experience or are approaching the length of service requirements for retirement.<\/p>\n\n Conclusion:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n Accounting services<\/a> in Kaunas and throughout Lithuania, as well as other related questions or answers by phone – +37061228888.<\/a> Our team is ready to help. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":111876,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-112522","naujienos","type-naujienos","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","description-off"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhen can downtime be unpaid?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
Cases of fault on the part of the employee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
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Social security during downtime<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
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