Reclaiming hardship allowances

I have received an order to repay hardship allowances that I received during the coronavirus pandemic. What can I do about this?

If you have received an order from the canton that provides for the repayment of hardship allowances, it is definitely advisable to lodge an objection as a precautionary measure. This allows the legal and factual situation to be examined more closely. The objection must be lodged within 20 days since notification of the decision. This is a non-extendable deadline. It is also advisable to seek professional support when checking whether the reclaim is legal and what further measures need to be taken. This can also clarify whether it is worth taking legal action.

It should be pointed out once again that in the case of hardship allowances, no dividends or bonuses may be paid out or capital contributions repaid by owners in the financial year in which you received the hardship allowances and in the three following years or until the aid received has been repaid. The granting of loans and their repayment is also tricky, as this has not yet been legally clarified and is therefore fraught with risk. The same applies to Covid loans. Before planning such decisions and disbursements or similar, you should also consult a specialist here.