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POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 saudi arabia

Adjusted from April 21 2020: On July 2, the authorities announced the extension of private sector (COVID related) support measures that would have expired end-June, including continuing the payment of wage benefits to Saudis working in the private sector through SANED, and further delaying the…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#S socpro
U.K. to Pay People on Low Incomes If Isolating Due to Covid united kingdom

The U.K. government said it will pay workers on low incomes 13 pounds ($17) a day if they are self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic, triggering a backlash from trade unions and council leaders who argue the amount is too little to make a difference. The payments begin on a trial basis…

Cash transfers, Health, Health promotion, Cash sickness benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-27/u-k-to-pay-people-on-low-inc… socpro
1. CHILDFUND sets 2m for cash transfer zambia

K500 per family will be disributed to 2,250 households in Chilanga and 2,105 in Luangwa in an unconditional cash transfer program by Childfund International Africa (with government ministries). The recipients are families that struggled daily to feed themselves even before COVID-19 and had…

Family benefits covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.dropbox.com/s/k83a6sd3wmrzh8t/ChILDFUND%20sets%20K2m%20for%20cash%2… socpro
Saudi food delivery workers covered by COVID-19 relief package saudi arabia

Adjusted from 2 July 2020: Saudi food delivery workers are now covered by COVID-19 relief packages, according to a royal decree issued by king Salman Bin Abdulaziz.

Under the decree, these workers, initially excluded from the coronavirus relief packages, will get the benefits…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-food-delivery-workers-covered-by-co… socpro
CM announces Rs 1,000 each for Anganwadi & Asha workers, free travel for women in UTC buses india

Dehradun: Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat announced that Rs 1,000 would be credited into the accounts of each Anganwadi and Asha worker in the State. This will benefit about 50,000 Anganwadi and Asha workers.

An accredited social health activist (ASHA) is a community health worker…

Health, Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/cm-announces-rs-1-000-each-for… socpro
COVID-19: Ekiti Govt introduces tax relief, incentives for businesses nigeria

The Ekiti State Government has introduced tax relief and incentives for taxpayers and businesses as part of its ongoing efforts to cushion the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The minimum tax payable under the Presumptive Tax Regime (Market Men & Women, Artisans, etc.) in the…

Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published Measures summary https://newsexpressngr.com/news/103786-COVID-19-Ekiti-Govt-introduces-tax-relie… socpro
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: COVID-19 AGRICULTURAL DISASTER SUPPORT FUND FOR SMALLHOLDER AND COMMUNAL FARMERS south africa

COVID-19 Disaster Agricultural Support Fund Voucher: The main objective of this support is to complete the current production cycle in an effort to ensure adequate food production and supplies.

The targeted beneficiaries are smallholder and communal producers with a turnover between R20…

Cash transfers covid19, self-employed Published Measures summary https://www.arc.agric.za/Agricultural%20Sector%20News/COVID-19%20Agricultural%2… socpro
First phase of National Creative Relief Programme to give grants to 50 freelancers and 37 companies United Arab Emirates

Led by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development (MCKD) and launched in May, the fund offers Dh15,000 to Dh50,000 grants to individuals and small businesses in the creative fields who are undergoing financial difficulties because of the pandemic.

The recipients of the grants…

Cash transfers, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/art/first-phase-of-national-creative-re… socpro
Governor: North Carolina ‘making progress’ against COVID-19, announces grants for businesses United States

The Job Retention Grant Program is designed to help employers keep their workers on the payroll.

Applicants can receive a grant for up to 125% of two months of their 2019 average monthly payroll costs, up to a maximum of $250,000, a news release says.

The grant money is being…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.jdnews.com/news/20200813/governor-north-carolina-lsquomaking-progre… socpro
Govt announces Rs 25 lakh additional ex-gratia to NOK of healthcare workers who die of COVID-19 india

The Jammu and Kashmir government approved an additional ex-gratia of Rs.25.00 lakh in case of death of healthcare workers due to COVID-19.

It shall be payable to the dependent members/legal heirs of those Healthcare workers, including community health workers who may lose their lives as…

Health, Cash transfers, Survivors covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/latest-news/govt-announces-rs-25-lakh-addit… socpro
Spain: Prioritization of workers in short-term work schemes for vocational and professional training spain

Las personas en ERTE tendrán la consideración de colectivo prioritario para el acceso a las iniciativas de formación del sistema de formación profesional para el empleo en el ámbito laboral.

People in ERTE will be considered as a priority group for access to training initiatives of the vocational training system to increase likelihood of employment.

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-31-enero-prestacion-desempleo-no… mmarquez
Spain: Unemployment benefit goes back to 70% and dismisses previous reduction spain

eldiario.es (29.09.2020) El Ministerio de Trabajo ha evitado la reducción de la cuantía de la prestación por desempleo de los trabajadores en ERTE pasados los seis meses en esta situación. Con la legislación vigente, aprobada con el Gobierno de Mariano Rajoy, la cantidad se reducía del 70% al 50…

The Ministry of Labor has avoided reducing the amount of unemployment benefit for workers in ERTE after six months in this situation. With current legislation, approved with the Government of Mariano Rajoy, the amount was reduced from 70% to 50% of the regulatory base, a reduction that is…

Ya hay prórroga de los ERTE a partir de octubre. El Consejo de Ministros ha aprobado este martes la extensión del mecanismo de ERTE por la COVID-19 hasta el 31 de enero, con diferentes tipos de expedientes de regulación temporal de empleo que el Gobierno ha pactado con los sindicatos y empresario

Unemployment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-31-enero-prestacion-desempleo-no… mmarquez
Spain: Extension of short-term work support program ERTE until January 31st spain

eldiario.es (29.09.2020) Los ERTE por fuerza mayor existentes se prorrogan hasta el 31 de enero. Los ERTE por causas objetivas –los llamados ETOP– seguirán siendo aplicables hasta el término que tuvieran establecido y se podrán prorrogar si se solicita ante la autoridad laboral, con las…

The existing force majeure ERTE are extended until January 31. The ERTE due to objective causes - the so-called ETOP - will continue to be applicable until the term they have been established and can be extended if requested before the labor authority, with the conditions established in the…

Ya hay prórroga de los ERTE a partir de octubre. El Consejo de Ministros ha aprobado este martes la extensión del mecanismo de ERTE por la COVID-19 hasta el 31 de enero, con diferentes tipos de expedientes de regulación temporal de empleo que el Gobierno ha pactado con los sindicatos y empresario

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-31-enero-prestacion-desempleo-no… mmarquez
Poland: Expansion of eligibility for temporary social security contributions poland

Social Security Agency (18.04.2020) On April 18 and May 15, Poland's government amended its Anti-Crisis Shield (Tarcza Antykryzysowa) program to expand eligibility for temporary social security contribution reductions. Under the amended program, employers with 10 to 49 …

On April 18 and May 15, Poland's government amended its Anti-Crisis Shield (Tarcza Antykryzysowa) program to expand eligibility for temporary social security contribution reductions. Under the amended program, employers with 10 to 49 employees as of February 29 can…

  • Poland. On April 18 and May 15, Poland's government amended its Anti-Crisis Shield (Tarcza Antykryzysowa) program to expand eligibility for temporary social security contribution reductions. Under the amended program, employers with 10 to 49 employees as o
Contribution collection and compliance contribution collection, self-employed Published Measures summary https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/index.html#focus mmarquez
Norway: Tax developments in response to COVID-19 - norway

KPMG Global (01.05.2020) To reduce costs and improve cash flow immediately, social security contribution rate will be reduced with 4 percent of the total contribution rate of 14.1% assumable for the salary payments in May and June.  Some areas in Norway pay 0%. These areas will receive a…

To reduce costs and improve cash flow immediately, employers' social security contribution rate will be reduced with 4 percent of the total contribution rate of 14.1% assumable for the salary payments in May and June, now with an extension from August 15th to October 15th. Some areas in…

Employer social security contribution–rate reduction

  • To reduce costs and improve cash flow immediately, social security contribution rate will be reduced with 4 percent of the total contribution rate of 14.1% assumable for the salary payments in May and June. 
Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/norway-tax-developments-in-respon… mmarquez
India: Reduced EPF contribution for 3 months india

conomictimes.indiatimes.com (15.06.2020) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will reduce its EPF contribution rate from 12 per cent to 10 per cent for both employers and employees for the months of months May 2020, June 2020 and July 2020. It is applicable to…

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will reduce its EPF contribution rate from 12 per cent to 10 per cent for both employers and employees for the months of months May 2020, June 2020 and July 2020. It is applicable to all class of establishments covered under…

Old-age pensions, Contribution collection and compliance contribution collection, covid19 Published Measures summary https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/reduced-epf-contribution-16-… mmarquez
Czech Republic: Late Employer SS Contribution Penalty Relief czech republic

KPMG Global (27.05.2020) Reduction in the penalty for late payment of social security contributions payable by employers in the amount of 24.8 percent of their employees’ wages (employer’s contributions) for the calendar months of May to July 2020. If the contributions due for these months…

Reduction in the penalty for late payment of social security contributions payable by employers in the amount of 24.8 percent of their employees’ wages (employer’s contributions) for the calendar months of May to July 2020. If the contributions due for these months are paid by 20 October…

The Czech government approved a legislative proposal1 to reduce penalties for late payment of social security contributions due for the months May to July 2020 by employers under certain conditions.  The proposal also introduces certain changes to the submission procedures for social se

Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published Measures summary https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/05/flash-alert-2020-254.html mmarquez
Belgium: COVID-19 pandemic and applicable legislation - update belgium

Socialsecurity.be (12.10.2020) The increased use of teleworking due to the Coronavirus will not be taken into account in determining the applicable social security legislation. This period will be neutralised with effect from 13 March 2020. The envisaged expiry date of this measure is 31…

The increased use of teleworking due to the Coronavirus will not be taken into account in determining the applicable social security legislation. This period will be neutralised with effect from 13 March 2020. The envisaged expiry date of this measure is 31 December 2020, but this date may be…

Extension of coverage, COVID-19 covid19, extending coverage, international_agreement Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://campaigns.eranova.fgov.be/r-2d55a1abd87fa8333500df119ef7f4402ed3a705f29… siha
Guernsey: The Policy & Resources Committee agrees to continue financial support measures for worst hit sectors Guernsey

covid19.gov.gg (14.09.2020)

The Policy & Resources Committee has agreed to continue the payroll co-funding scheme for the most impacted sectors and businesses until the end of 2020, having previously been extended to the end of September. However, there will be a further reduction of…

The Policy & Resources Committee has agreed to continue the payroll co-funding scheme for the most impacted sectors and businesses until the end of 2020, having previously been extended to the end of September. However, there will be a further reduction of those eligible for support once the…

Media Release Date: 14 September 2020 Policy & Resources agree to continue financial support measures for worst hit sectors The Policy & Resources Committee has agreed to continue the payroll co-funding scheme for the most impacted sectors and businesses until the end of 2020, having prev

Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants Published Measures summary https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/guernsey-tax-developments-in-resp… cambrosio
Saint Lucia & WFP Partner to Expand Coverage of the Public Assistance Programme as Part of the National COVID-19 Response Saint Lucia

jointsdgfund.org (10.09.2020)

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Saint Lucia to support an expansion of the nation’s Public Assistance Programme (PAP) by 1,000 households as part of the nation’s 2019 coronavirus…

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Saint Lucia to support an expansion of the nation’s Public Assistance Programme (PAP) by 1,000 households as part of the nation’s 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) response.

CASTRIES – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Saint Lucia to support an expansion of the nation’s Public Assistance Programme (PAP) by 1,000 households as part of the nation’s 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The Gov

Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage Published Measures summary https://jointsdgfund.org/article/saint-lucia-wfp-partner-expand-coverage-public… cambrosio
Italy: Renewal of fixed-term employment agreements italy

Employers may renew or extend fixed-term employment contracts until 31 December 2020 without justification (in derogation of art. 19 of Legislative Decree 81/2015 (which provides for the obligation to state specific reasons for fixed-term employment…

Employers may renew or extend fixed-term employment contracts until 31 December 2020 without justification (in derogation of art. 19 of Legislative Decree 81/2015 (which provides for the obligation to state specific reasons for fixed-term employment…

Employment covid19, labour markets Published Measures summary https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2020/08/14/20G00122/sg cambrosio
Italy: The use of the existing wage guarantee schemes for temporary suspensions of work was expanded italy

gazzettaufficiale.it (14.08.2020)

The Decree Law 14 has introduced modifications in August 2020 to the use of the existing wage guarantee schemes (Cassa Integrazione Guadagni Ordinaria, CIGO, Cassa integrazione in deroga, 

The Decree Law 14 has introduced modifications in August 2020 to the use of the existing wage guarantee schemes (Cassa Integrazione Guadagni Ordinaria, CIGO, Cassa integrazione in deroga, CID, Cassa Integrazione…

Unemployment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2020/08/14/20G00122/sg cambrosio
Japan: Business Sustainable Subsidy japan

Jizokuka-kyufukin (01.09.2020) One time subsidy for small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors whose  sales of any month from January to December reduced by at least 50% compared to that of last year. The amount is 2,000,000 yen maximum for SMEs, and 1,000,000 yen maximum for…

One time subsidy for small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors whose  sales of any month from January to December reduced by at least 50% compared to that of last year. The amount is 2,000,000 yen maximum for SMEs, and 1,000,000 yen maximum for sole proprietors including…

Information and communication technology, E-services, Cash transfers, COVID-19, Financial crisis covid19, self-employed, sustainability, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://jizokuka-kyufu.go.jp/ siha
Japan: Extension of the support fund and allowance for the leave without pay japan

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (25.09.2020) Covered month for the support fund and allowance were extended from September 2020 to December 2020. Similarly, the deadlines for application for each month were simplified and extended to 31th December 2020 for months before September; to…

 Covered month for the support fund and allowance were extended from September 2020 to December 2020. Similarly, the deadlines for application for each month were simplified and extended to 31th December 2020 for months before September; to  31th March 2021 for October, November and…

Extension of coverage, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/11600000/000676013.pdf siha
Japan: The support fund and allowance for the leave forced to be taken under the COVID-19 outbreak japan

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (14.07.2020) 80% of the wage before taking the leave (maximum daily amount 11 ,000 yen) will be paid according to the record of the leave forced to be taken. (limited to the leave taken between April 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020.) However the…

Employees of small and medium sized companies who were/are on leave and who have not being paid their wages (or leave allowance) for the leave can apply for the support fund and allowance of  80% of the wage before taking the leave (maximum daily amount 11 ,000 yen).

Employment, Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/11600000/000648770.pdf siha