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| 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. |
Social assistance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200318/p2g/00m/0na/020000c | mmarquez | |
| 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 |
Social assistance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 | http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20200316/education-ministry-providing-f… | mmarquez | |
| 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. |
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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 |
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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.
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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… |
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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 | ||||||
| Iceland: Ensuring wages to employees and the self-employed + Child supplements | iceland | government.is (21.03.2020) The authorities, in cooperation with the Icelandic Federation of Labour and the Confederation of Icelandic Employers, have ensured that quarantined individuals will receive pay while they are in quarantine; however, during that time, other rights, such as sick days… |
- Wage subsidy to self-employed of up to 80% of their average monthly income in 2019. Payable from February 1 to April 30 2020. - Allowing access to third-pillar pension savings (private pension savings) -Special supplemental child benefits will be paid out on 1 June 2020, in the… |
The Government is introducing a number of measures for individuals, so as to help them weather this temporary storm, in addition to the measures aimed directly at protecting jobs:
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Family benefits, Children, Pensions, Unemployment | covid19, self-employed | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.government.is/default.aspx?pageid=5781e635-46bb-4c79-8218-03d440730… | mmarquez | |
| Iceland: Access to voluntary pension savings | iceland | government.is (21.03.2020) During the next 15 months, people can withdraw a monthly sum from their voluntary pension savings, to a maximum of ISK 800,000. |
- extraordinary access to voluntary old-age pension funds |
All individuals who own third-pillar pension savings (private pension savings) can withdraw up to ISK 12 million. This is based on the individual’s combined third-pillar pension savings as of 1 April 2020. The third-pillar pension savings are paid out over a 15-month period, beginning at the time |
Old-age pensions | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://www.government.is/news/article/?newsid=afa0d410-6b79-11ea-9462-005056bc… | mmarquez | |
| Iceland: One-off child payment | iceland | government.is (21.03.2020) A one-off child benefit payment will be made on June 1, 2020 to all families with children under the age of 18. Parents with an average monthly income below ISK 927,000 in 2019 will receive ISK 40,000 per child and those with higher income will receive ISK 20,000 per… |
- One-off child payment to all families with children under 18. |
Focus on HouseholdsThe well-being of families and households in Iceland is at the core of these measures. Already, people under quarantine have a secure income, which is key to allowing people to make responsible decisions to reduce the spread of the virus. This short-term measure is i |
Family benefits, Social assistance | covid19, family | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://www.government.is/news/article/?newsid=afa0d410-6b79-11ea-9462-005056bc… | mmarquez | |
| Iceland: Unemployment benefits increased and extra support to avoid dismissals | iceland | government.is (21.03.2020) In order to protect jobs and employment relationships between Icelandic workers and their employers during these extraordinary times, the Government of Iceland has committed to allowing part-time workers to claim up to 75 per cent of unemployment benefits, to… |
- allowing part-time workers to claim up to 75 per cent of unemployment benefits, to avoid job losses. - additional support benefit for those moviing to part time hours |
From the Government press conference in Harpa |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.government.is/news/article/?newsid=afa0d410-6b79-11ea-9462-005056bc… | mmarquez | |
| Hong-Kong: Recipients of social security payments, Working Family Allowance and Individual-based Work Incentive Transport Subsidy to get one-off extra allowance starting from January 7 | china | info.gov.hk (03.01.2020) The Government announced today (January 3) that recipients of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA), recipients of the Old Age Allowance (OAA) (including the Guangdong (GD) Scheme and the Fujian (FJ) Scheme), the Old Age Living Allowance (OALA) and… |
Recipients of social security payments, Working Family Allowance and Individual-based Work Incentive Transport Subsidy to get one-off extra allowance starting from January 7. |
Recipients of social security payments, Working Family Allowance and Individual-based Work Incentive Transport Subsidy to get one-off extra allowance starting from January 7 ********************************************************************************** The |
Family benefits, Old-age pensions | extending coverage | Proposition_SS_Monitor | https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202001/03/P2020010300231.htm | mmarquez | |
| Hong-Kong: Additional $2.5 billion to the Employees Retraining Board | Hong Kong, China | info.gov.hk (26.02.2020) The budget also allocates about $2.5 billion of additional expenditure to the Employees Retraining Board to increase the maximum amount of monthly allowance for trainees. "I am well aware that financial resources alone are not… |
The budget also allocates about $2.5 billion of additional expenditure to the Employees Retraining Board to increase the maximum amount of monthly allowance for trainees. |
FS unveils $120 billion spending plan to support enterprises, safeguard jobs, stimulate the economy and relieve people's burden *********************************************************************************** The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, in his 202 |
Employment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/26/P2020022600420.htm | mmarquez | |
| Hong-Kong: Goverment pays one month's rent for lower income tenants | Hong Kong, China | info.gov.hk (26.02.2020) The Goverment will pay one month's rent for lower income tenants living in public rental units of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and the Hong Kong Housing Society, involving an expenditure of about $1.829 billion. |
The Goverment will pay one month's rent for lower income tenants living in public rental units of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and the Hong Kong Housing Society, involving an expenditure of about $1.829 billion. |
FS unveils $120 billion spending plan to support enterprises, safeguard jobs, stimulate the economy and relieve people's burden *********************************************************************************** The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, in his 202 |
Housing, Social assistance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/26/P2020022600420.htm | mmarquez |