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Australia unveils 'job keeper' payments to keep economy running australia

Reuters (30.03.2020) Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday committed a A$130 billion ($79.86 billion) package to help save jobs as shockwaves from the coronavirus pandemic rip through the economy. The package includes a A$1,500 ($923.10) “job keeper” payment to be paid to…

A$130 billion ($79.86 billion) package to help save jobs as shockwaves from the coronavirus pandemic rip through the economy. The package includes a A$1,500 ($923.10) “job keeper” payment to be paid to employers every two weeks, for each worker under the scheme.

Reuters (30.03.2020) Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday committed a A$130 billion ($79.86 billion) package to help save jobs as shockwaves from the coronavirus pandemic rip through the economy. The package includes a A$1,500 ($923.10) “job keeper” payment to be paid to employ

Unemployment covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-australia-payments/austra… pmassetti
Italy: simplified procedure to access e-services italy

In order to facilitate the access to e-services and request emergency allowances, the Italian administration simplified the procedures to request an e-access and  PIN code.

Service quality covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.inps.it/nuovoportaleinps/default.aspx?itemdir=53534 pgirard
Italy: INPS Administrative measures italy

For internal use: administrative measures implemented by INPS in Italy

covid19 https://www.inps.it/nuovoportaleinps/default.aspx?itemdir=53474 pgirard
Panama: Ejecutivo reduce temporalmente la jornada de trabajo ante pandemia de COVID-19 panama

mitradel.gob.pa (13.03.2020)

El Decreto Ejecutivo No. 71 indica que los empleadores que sugieran reducir las horas de trabajo, lo consensuará con cada colaborador, definiendo los términos de la reducción de las horas laborables. Para esto, el Decreto Ejecutivo No. 71 establece un…

- Introduction of a new and temporary decree to the Labor Code that introduces the possibility of reduced working hours and of changing work location (possibly teleworking) in order to reduce the infection rate and proability from COVID-19.

Ejecutivo regula temporalmente las modificaciones a la jornada de trabajo ante pandemia de COVID-19

El Consejo de Gabinete reunido la mañana de este viernes 13 de marzo de 2020, aprobó el Decreto Ejecutivo No. 71, “que reglamenta temporalmente el artículo 159 del Código de Trabajo”, ant

covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.mitradel.gob.pa/ejecutivo-regula-temporalmente-las-modificaciones-a… mmarquez
Panama: Prestación por enfermedad para trabajadores diagnosticados con el Covid-19 panama

mitradel.gob.pa (16.03.2020)

La norma establece que los trabajadores procedentes del exterior, mediante cualquier medio de transporte terrestre, marítimo o aéreo, de lugares o países declarados como áreas de riesgo deberá reportar su procedencia ante las Autoridades Sanitarias y…

- Paid sick leave to workers infected with the Covid-19 that are in quarantine

Mediante el Decreto Ejecutivo No. 78 del 16 de marzo de 2020, el Gobierno Nacional, a través del Ministerio de Trabajo y Desarrollo Laboral (Mitradel), hace de obligatorio cumplimiento la implementación de medidas que promuevan la higiene y seguridad en los espacios laborale

Cash sickness benefits covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.mitradel.gob.pa/acciones-preventivas-de-contagio-de-covid-19-en-esp… mmarquez
New Zealand: New measures: Deferral of the disability allowance and annual income reviews new zealand

workandincome.govt.nz (27.03.2020) We’re making urgent changes to the way we do things – taking into account the health and safety of our clients and each other. From Monday 30 March we’re:

  • deferring the need to provide subsequent medical certificates for clients already getting…
  • deferring the need to provide subsequent medical certificates for clients already getting Jobseeker Support, Sole Parent Support, Supported Living Payment and Child Disability Allowance.
  • deferring any Disability Allowance reviews
  • delaying Annual Reviews (including all…

If you've been affected by COVID-19, we may be able to provide financial support. You may be self-isolating at home, or your work may be affected.

Last updated: 27 March 2020

Changes to the way we do things

We’re making urgent changes to t

Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/emergencies/2020/coronavirus.html#null mmarquez
Mexico: Adelantan 4 meses de pago a pensión de adultos mayores por coronavirus mexico

plumaslibres.com.mx (18.03.2020) Ciudad de México.- El presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador anunció un adelanto de 4 meses de pensión a adultos mayores, como parte de las medidas implementadas para reducir el impacto del contagio comunitario de coronavirus Covid-19,…

- Anticipation of old-age pension payment

Ciudad de México.- El presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador anunció un adelanto de 4 meses de pensión a adultos mayores, como parte de las medidas implementadas para reducir el impacto del contagio comunitario de 

Old-age pensions covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://plumaslibres.com.mx/2020/03/18/anuncia-amlo-que-adelantan-4-meses-de-pa… mmarquez
Malaysia: Anticipation of payment of cash transfer and additional payment of BSH program malaysia

thestar.com.my (16.03.2020) Meanwhile, Muhyiddin said that the RM200 payment for Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) recipients will be brought forward to March 16 from its initial date in May. “The BSH payments amounting to RM760mil will benefit 3.8 million BSH households." He also announced that an…

- Anticipation of cash transfer payment of the BSH program

- Additional cash transfer (one-off) in May for recipients of the BSH program

- The additional cash transfer will benefit about 1.2 million more households

PUTRAJAYA: The revised economic stimulus package under the Perikatan Nasional government will have additional benefits for employees who are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

According to Muhyiddin, an Economic Action Council (EAC) meeting wh

Social assistance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/16/pm-workers-forced-to-take-unp… mmarquez
Malaysia: Workers forced to take unpaid leave to receive cash assistance of RM600 a month malaysia

thestar.com.my (16.03.2020) Employees who are affected will receive financial assistance of RM600 each month for a maximum period of six months, said Muhyiddin. Workers who are given notice to take unpaid leave beginning March 1 will be eligible for the financial assistance, said Muhyiddin. “…

- Social assistance for employees forced to take unpaid leave

PUTRAJAYA: The revised economic stimulus package under the Perikatan Nasional government will have additional benefits for employees who are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

According to Muhyiddin, an Economic Action Council (EAC) meeting wh

Unemployment, Social assistance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/16/pm-workers-forced-to-take-unp… mmarquez
Japan: Employment Adjustment Subsidy: Qualifications relaxed to support business impacted from the novel Coronavirus infection japan

en.an-japan.com (27.02.2020) Now in late February 2020, the novel coronavirus is spreading around the globe and impacting people and business. Japan is also hit severely by the virus that stops influx of Chinese tourists and has many events and gatherings cancelled or postponed. Some businesses…

- Subsidy to companies that allow partial paid leave instead of recurring to dismissal of workers

 Now in late February 2020, the novel coronavirus is spreading around the globe and impacting people and business. Japan is also hit severely by the virus that stops influx of Chinese tourists and has many events and gatherings cancelled or postponed. Some businesses have to consider down-sizing

Unemployment covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://en.an-japan.com/2020/02/27/emp-subsidy/ mmarquez
Japan: Osaka to offer free school lunches as virus hits local economy japan

mainichi.jp (18.03.2020)

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- The city government of Osaka officially decided Wednesday to offer free school lunches to all of its public elementary and junior high school students from April to alleviate the financial burden on households caused by the spread of the novel…

- Free school lunches to all public elementary and junior high school students

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- The city government of Osaka officially decided Wednesday to offer free school lunches to all of its public elementary and junior high school students from April to alleviate the financial burden on households caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus.


     
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Jamaica: Education Ministry providing food to PATH students amid school closure jamaica

jamaica-gleaner.com (16.03.2020)

As part of its education in emergencies response plans, the Ministry says , in collaboration with school leaders, teachers and educational partners, it has already provided significant support to enable continued teaching and learning while students are…

- in-kind support (food) for PATH program students

The Ministry of Education says it will be providing nutritional support through Nutrition Products Limited to students on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) for the period that they will be out of school over the next two weeks.

As part of it

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Italy: Italian government proposes vouchers for babysitters and payment of 80% of wages in response to coronavirus italy

time24.news (15.03.2020) To discourage layoffs during the crisis, employees of companies that have paralyzed their activities will be entitled to receive a benefit in the amount of 80% of the salary, paid by the agency similar to the Brazilian INSS. The measure would be valid for nine weeks –…

- sick leave covering up to 80% of the salary

- cash benefit for parents between € 600 to € 1000 (for healthcare and laboratory workers)

The Minister of Finance of the Italy, Roberto Gualtieri, officially announced on Sunday (15) the terms of the economic package proposed by the government in r

Cash sickness benefits, Children, Social assistance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.time24.news/i/2020/03/italian-government-proposes-vouchers-for-baby… mmarquez
Iran: One-time cash transfer to most vulnerable households iran

foreignaffairs.com (18.03.2020) This week, the government announced that it would distribute a one-time cash transfer to households without a “regular source of income.” About three million families fall into this category, and they account for some 20 percent of the population. For the…

- cash transfer to households with irregular income

If you want to die, go to Gilan. This old Iranian proverb does not actually warn people against travel to Gilan, Iran’s beautiful, green, and lush Caspian province, though today that meaning may be more apt. Gilan is the province of Iran most infected with the novel coronavirus after Qom, the cit

Social assistance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/iran/2020-03-18/coronavirus-irans-perfe… mmarquez
Indonesia: Support for low-cost housing indonesia

aseanbriefing.com (27.03.2020) The government has injected 1.5 trillion rupiah (US$104 million) into its subsidized housing program which is expected to cover financing for a further 175,000 new homes. 800 billion rupiah (US$55 million) will be used to cover interest payments with the rest…

30% increase in subsidies for basic needs for 15.2 million poor households- budgetary increase for the subsidized house program to cover 175,000 new homes; part of this increase will be used to cover interest payments. 

  • On February 25, 2020, the Indonesian government unveiled a US$725 million stimulus package to support the tourism, airline, and the property industries in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
  • There is also waiver on taxes for hotels and restaurants in selected regio
Housing covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/indonesia-unveils-stimulus-package-to-combat… mmarquez
Indonesia: Extra funding for the Affordable Food Program and additional cash benefit indonesia

aseanbriefing.com (10.03.2020) The government prepared funding totaling 4.6 trillion rupiah (US$324 million) for the Affordable Food Program (Sembako Murah) to boost local consumption. This program was initiated by the President during his re-election campaign in 2019 and aims to enable 15…

- budgetary increase of food program

- cash benefit for low income households payable for 6 months

  • On February 25, 2020, the Indonesian government unveiled a US$725 million stimulus package to support the tourism, airline, and the property industries in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
  • There is also waiver on taxes for hotels and restaurants in selected regio
Social assistance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/indonesia-unveils-stimulus-package-to-combat… mmarquez
Italy: Extension of parental leave and funds for families italy

cnbc.com (16.03.2020) Economy Minister Roberto Gualtieri said the new measures would be approved next month. Monday’s decree is immediately effective and provides 3.5 billion euros ($3.9 billion) to help the hard-pressed health service and 10 billion to support families and workers, ministers…

- extension of parental leave

- assistance to family to cover childcare (babysitters)

- firing procedures halted temporarily

Italy on Monday adopted an emergency decree worth 25 billion euros ($28 billion) to support an already weak economy battered by the worst outbreak of coronavirus in Europe.

Italy recorded 368 deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday alone, easily the biggest daily toll recorded in any country so fa

Family benefits, Unemployment, Social assistance covid19, family Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/16/italy-supports-coronavirus-hit-economy-pm-hails… mmarquez
India: Cash transfers, free foodgrains for poor in Rs 1.7 lakh india

timesofindia.indiatimes.com (27.03.2020) NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday announced a Rs 1.7 lakh crore package focused on emergency cash transfers into bank accounts of the poor, along with providing free foodgrains, pulses and cooking gas for three months in a bid to cushion them from the…

- cash transfers into bank accounts of the porr

- in-kind benefits (food) in the form of foodgrains and cooking gas for three months

Social assistance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cash-transfers-free-foodgrains-for-po… mmarquez
Tipps zum Schutz vor Grippe und Corona - arbeit & gesundheit germany

Manche Krankheiten verbreiten sich schnell in viele Länder. Das nennt man: Pandemie. Dazu gehört auch Grippe und die neue Krankheit Corona. Hier lesen Sie Tipps, damit Sie sich bei der Arbeit nicht anstecken: 

Halten Sie Abstand - Schütteln Sie keine Hände -Waschen Sie…

Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks covid19, prevention Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://aug.dguv.de/leichte-sprache/tipps-zum-schutz-vor-grippe-und-corona/ btreichel
India: Kerala govt home delivers mid-day meal supplies to kids india

thenewsminute.com (13.03.2020)

In a gesture of goodwill, the Kerala government has started measures to deliver ingredients for mid-day meals to over three lakh children studying in anganwadis, which have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is to ensure the undisrupted supply…

- Food for students

Children, Social assistance covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/covid-19-anganwadis-shut-kerala-govt-home… mmarquez
Aushänge für Kassen und Bedientheke — BGHW-Website germany

Die Gesundheit der Kunden und Beschäftigten liegt Ihnen am Herzen. Mit diesen Aushängen können Sie Ihre Kunden auf die Vorsichtsmaßnahmen hinweisen.

  •  Aushang Kasse Verhaltensregeln an der Kasse (bargeldlos bezahlen, Abstand halten) (…
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks covid19, prevention Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://www.bghw.de/die-bghw/faq/faqs-rund-um-corona/spezielle-fragen-fuer-besc… btreichel
Ottawa drafting mandatory standards to protect health of workers during pandemic - The Globe and Mail canada

 The Globe and Mail (26.03.2020) The federal government is drafting mandatory, national standards to protect the health and safety of workers during the coronavirus pandemic. 

The federal government is drafting mandatory, national standards to protect the health and safety of workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Federal Labour Minister Filomena Tassi spoke with her provincial and territorial counterparts during a conference call on Thursday regarding how they can b

Safety and health at work, Prevention of occupational risks covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-ottawa-drafting-mandatory-stan… btreichel
Das Coronavirus: Empfehlungen zum Schutz der Beschäftigten im Handel und der Warenlogistik — BGHW-Website germany

Die ständige Intensivierung der Maßnahmen zur Eindämmung des Coronavirus erhöht weltweit den Handlungsdruck - auch für die Bereiche des öffentlichen Lebens. Aufgrund der hohen Infektiosität sind Schutzmaßnahmen für die Beschäftigten im Bereich des Handels und der Warenlogistik notwendig. …

Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks covid19, prevention Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://www.bghw.de/presse/pressemitteilungen/aktuelle-pressemitteilungen/das-c… btreichel
Covid-19 Confirmed as an Occupational Disease Under the South African Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) south africa

The Compensation Commissioner has clarifoed that COVID-19 will be recognized as an occupatioal disease if acquired by employees arising out of  employment through exposure to confirmed cases in the workplace or after an official work trip to a high risk country or area. To qualify for…

 

Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks covid19, prevention Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://www.fasken.com/en/knowledge/2020/03/24-covid-19-confirmed-as-an-occupat… btreichel
Germany: Emergency child supplement germany covid19 https://www.arbeitsagentur.de/familie-und-kinder/notfall-kiz pgirard