The aim of the NP First aid is to mitigate the impact of the declared emergency situation (MS) or emergency in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment and the labour market in the Slovak Republic, through financial support for employers or self-employed persons who retain jobs despite the obligation to interrupt or limit their operational activities on the basis of a measure of the Public Health Authority, or to protect the health of their employees, decrease in revenue, or failure of subcontractors. Support for employers to maintain jobs and self-employed persons to maintain their operation is divided into four measures according to the specific measures adopted by the Government of the Slovak Republic and in accordance with the State Aid Scheme according to the currently applicable conditions laid down in the Notice on the possibility of submitting applications for financial contribution published at www.pomahameludom.sk. Intervention NP First aid will also contribute to mitigating the economic impact on employment. During and after the period of emergency, it will contribute to preventing an increase in unemployment, given that without this support there could be redundancies by employers or closures of establishments. At the same time, NP intervention swiftly supports the financial condition, liquidity and cash flow of businesses and employees, thus acting preventively and actively preventing the collapse of the business environment to maintain stability and minimise panic. The activities of the NP will also contribute to the fulfilment of Specific Objective 3.1.2 of the Human Resources Operational Programme.  Assistance in the regions will be implemented through the Central Office and the Employment, Social Affairs and Family Offices. The project will have a nationwide scope. The period of implementation of the project is from 13.3.2020 to 30.6.2021, while contributions for users are eligible until 31.7.2020 and may be paid after the end of the project, but not later than 31 December 2020.