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| Ghana: Stakeholder consultative meeting discusses revised Social Protection Bill - Graphic Online | ghana | Graphic Online (07.12.2018) The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has held a stakeholders’ consultative meeting with the private sector and state-owned institutions, to discuss how to improve on, and facilitate the passage of the revised Social Protection (SP) Bill, 2018 |
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has held a stakeholders’ consultative meeting with the private sector and state-owned institutions, to discuss how to improve on, and facilitate the passage of the revised Social Protection (SP) Bill, 2018.Addressing the meeting, |
Governance and administration | managing reforms | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-stakeholder-consultativ… | dfabbri | ||
| Belarus to launch zero occupational accident concept in 2019 | belarus | Belta (07.12.2018) On the initiative of the Labor and Social Security Ministry of Belarus, the draft new general agreement between the government, the national employers' associations and trade unions has incorporated the basic approaches that will contribute to the promotion of the zero… |
On the initiative of the Labor and Social Security Ministry of Belarus, the draft new general agreement between the government, the national employers' associations and trade unions has incorporated the basic approaches that will contribute to the promotion of the zero occupational accident conce |
Prevention of occupational risks | OSH | Published_SS_Monitor | https://eng.belta.by/society/view/belarus-to-launch-zero-occupational-accident-… | dfabbri | ||
| Pakistan: Vision Zero Govt to implement culture of accident-free working environment for employees | pakistan | Daily Times (06.12.2018) The Labour & Human Resource Department organised a conference on Vision Zero on Wednesday with support of German development agency GIZ. Labour & HR Department Additional Secretary Dr Sohail Shahzad welcomed the participants for the event and highlighted… |
The Labour & Human Resource Department organised a conference on Vision Zero on Wednesday with support of German development agency GIZ. Labour & HR Department Additional Secretary Dr Sohail Shahzad welcomed the participants for the event and highlighted the framework of occupatio |
Prevention of occupational risks | Published_SS_Monitor | https://dailytimes.com.pk/330295/vision-zero-govt-to-implement-culture-of-accid… | dfabbri | |||
| Labour migration: New ILO figures show 164 million people are migrant workers | ILO News (05.12.2018) The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that 164 million people are migrant workers – a rise of 9 per cent since 2013, when they numbered 150 million. According to the 2nd edition of the ILO’s Global Estimates on International Migrant Workers… |
The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that 164 million people are migrant workers – a rise of 9 per cent since 2013, when they numbered 150 million. |
Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_652106/lang--en/ind… | dfabbri | |||||
| Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific 2018 | United Nations ESCAP | Asia | The Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific lays out new arguments and evidence for the critical and urgent need to increase investment in people, particularly in social protection. |
poverty | https://www.unescap.org/publications/social-outlook-asia-and-pacific-2018 | pmassetti | |||||
| [Report] ILO: Social protection for older persons: Policy trends and statistics 2017–19 | ILO (2018) This policy paper: (i) provides a global overview of the organization of pension systems |
Old-age pensions | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.social-protection.org/gimi/RessourcePDF.action?id=55212 | dfabbri | |||||
| Reimagining Social Protection | IMF Finance & Development Magazine - December 2018- New systems that do not rely on standard employment contracts are needed |
Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR | https://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2018/12/world-bank-reimagining-socia… | pmassetti | ||||||
| Italy top in OECD for survivor pensions | italy | ANSA (03.12.2018) Italy is the OECD country that spends the most on survivor pensions in relation to its gross domestic product, according to a new report released by the Paris-based organization on Monday. It said that spending on pensions that pass on to a partner after a person's death… |
Survivors, Financing | Published_SS_Monitor | http://www.ansa.it/english/news/general_news/2018/12/03/italy-top-in-oecd-for-s… | dfabbri | ||||
| Japan's upper house approves social insurance agreement with China | china, japan | Nikkei Asian Review (01.12.2018) Deal will relieve Japanese employees from double-paying pension contributions. The plenary session of Japan's upper house unanimously on Friday morning approved a bilateral social welfare agreement with China that will eliminate the requirement… |
The plenary session of Japan's upper house unanimously on Friday morning approved a bilateral social welfare agreement with China that will eliminate the requirement for their nationals to pay contributions into both countries' systems when they reside in each other's territory. The two g |
Governance and administration | international_agreement | Published_SS_Monitor | https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-Relations/Japan-s-upper-house-ap… | dfabbri | ||
| Ireland: 450,000 child protection and welfare cases now accessible in new Tusla IT system | ireland | irishtimes.com (30.08.2018) Child and Family Agency launches €10m childcare database to replace 17 separate systems across the State |
Children, Interoperability | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/450-000-child-protection-and-wel… | massetti | ||||
| Namibia: Social Protection Policy Ready for Review | namibia | allAfrica (01.12.2018) The first ever Draft Policy on Social Protection that is expected to create a comprehensive social protection system, which is efficient and effective in addressing risks and vulnerabilities that people face at different stages of their lives, is ready for public input |
The first ever Draft Policy on Social Protection that is expected to create a comprehensive social protection system, which is efficient and effective in addressing risks and vulnerabilities that people face at different stages of their lives, is ready for public input. This was revealed |
managing reforms | Published_SS_Monitor | https://allafrica.com/stories/201811300761.html | dfabbri | |||
| Vietnam’s aging population puts pressure on healthcare system | vietnam | VnExpress International (04.12.2018) Its rapidly aging population is imposing a big burden on Vietnam’s healthcare system. According to the World Bank’s 2016 report titled "Live Long and Prosper: Aging in East Asia and Pacific" the ratio of the elder people in Vietnam is 11 percent and… |
Its rapidly aging population is imposing a big burden on Vietnam’s healthcare system.According to the World Bank’s 2016 report titled "Live Long and Prosper: Aging in East Asia and Pacific" the ratio of the elder people in Vietnam is 11 percent and will account for a fifth of the |
Published_SS_Monitor | https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vietnam-s-aging-population-puts-pressure-on-h… | dfabbri | ||||
| Biometrics: Kerala government for biometric authentication of social welfare pension process | india | Times of India (12.11.2018) While the CPM has been vociferously expressing concerns on surveillance and privacy regarding the use of biometric-based identity, the state government’s proposed verification process of welfare pension beneficiaries will be based on biometric authentication. |
Error, evasion and fraud | biometric, brics | Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR | https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/govt-for-biometric-… | pmassetti | |||
| Establishing a Comprehensive Social Protection System in Belize | belize | Channel5Belize.com (03.12.2018) A five-day conference kicked off today in Belize City. Policy makers are attempting to strengthen what is in place to eliminate poverty among the various pockets of the vulnerable populations. Issues of healthcare, income security for children, the elderly… |
Published_SS_Monitor | http://edition.channel5belize.com/archives/176352 | dfabbri | |||||
| 780,000 people living in poverty in Ireland, report finds | BreakingNews.ie (03.12.2018) 80,000 people in Ireland are living in poverty, according to the latest report from Social Justice Ireland. This figure includes 250,000 children as detailed in the think-tank's… |
Proposition_SS_Monitor | https://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/780000-people-living-in-poverty-in-ireland-… | dfabbri | ||||||
| [Report] OECD: Improvements to pension systems have made them better placed to deliver pensions | OECD (03.12.2018) Improvements in the design of pension systems over the last decade in OECD countries have made them more financially sustainable and governments should now focus on ensuring they provide people with an adequate retirement income, according to a new OECD report. The… |
Pensions | Published_SS_Monitor | http://www.oecd.org/newsroom/improvements-to-pension-systems-have-made-them-bet… | dfabbri | |||||
| [Analysis] Advancing universal health coverage in South Asian cities: a framework | Asia | The BMJ (30.11.2018) Universal health coverage means that every person everywhere should have affordable access to good quality essential health services. The governments of South Asian countries have embraced the goal of universal health coverage, which is the centrepiece of commitments to… |
layne Adams and colleagues propose a framework that emphasises actions on urban health governance and the social determinants of health to achieve universal health coverage in South Asian cities Universal health coverage means that every person everywhere should have affo |
universal health care | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.bmj.com/content/363/bmj.k4905 | dfabbri | |||
| Perú: Presidente Vizcarra se compromete a mejorar sector laboral | peru | Agencia Peruana de Noticias Andina (30.11.2018) El presidente Martín Vizcarra manifestó que el gobierno se compromete a trabajar en las soluciones a los problemas que afectan al sector laboral, con la finalidad de contar con un marco dinámico que permita aprovechar el máximo potencial y talento… |
El presidente Martín Vizcarra manifestó que el gobierno se compromete a trabajar en las soluciones a los problemas que afectan al sector laboral, con la finalidad de contar con un marco dinámico que permita aprovechar el máximo potencial y talento de los trabajadores. Indicó que una econo |
Employment | economic crisis | Published_SS_Monitor | https://andina.pe/agencia/noticia-cade-2018-presidente-vizcarra-se-compromete-a… | dfabbri | ||
| France: Travailleurs de plate-formes - Note explicative relative à l’arrêt n°1737 de la Chambre sociale du 28 novembre 2018 | france | Cour de cassation (28.11.2018) Par un arrêt rendu le 28 novembre 2018, la chambre sociale de la Cour de cassation statue pour la première fois sur la qualification du contrat liant un livreur à une plate-forme numérique. |
Par un arrêt rendu le 28 novembre 2018, la chambre sociale de la Cour de cassation statue pour la première fois sur la qualification du contrat liant un livreur à une plate-forme numérique. Aux termes de l’article L.111-7 I du code de la consommation, est qualifiée d’opérateur de plate-fo |
digital platforms | Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR | https://www.courdecassation.fr/jurisprudence_2/notes_explicatives_7002/relative… | dfabbri | |||
| France: Livraison de repas : la justice requalifie un travailleur de plate-forme en salarié | france | Le Figaro (28.11.2018) La Cour de cassation a établi mercredi un lien de subordination entre la défunte société de livraison de repas Take Eat Easy et l'un de ses coursiers à vélo, une décision inédite qui pourrait entrouvrir la porte du salariat à certains livreurs travaillant pour des… |
La Cour de cassation a établi mercredi un lien de subordination entre la défunte société de livraison de repas Take Eat Easy et l'un de ses coursiers à vélo, une décision inédite qui pourrait entrouvrir la porte du salariat à certains livreurs travaillant pour des plateformes numériques.
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Employment | digital platforms | Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR | http://www.lefigaro.fr/conjoncture/2018/11/28/20002-20181128ARTFIG00365-livrais… | dfabbri | ||
| Note explicative relative à l’arrêt n°1737 de la Chambre sociale du 28 novembre 2018 (17-20.079) | Cour de cassation | Europe , france | La Cour de cassation, instance suprême de l'ordre juridique privé français, établit que dès lors qu'existe une relation de contrôle d'activité et pouvoir de sanction, la plate forme est bien l'employeur et cette dernière doit bien verser les cotisations sociales dues à tout salarié. |
Au cas d’espèce, après avoir relevé l’existence d’un système de bonus et de malus évocateur “de prime abord (...) du pouvoir de sanction que peut mobiliser un employeur”, la cour d’appel avait néanmoins rejeté la demande de requalification du contrat aux motifs que le coursier n’était lié à la pl |
Employment policies, Employment of young workers, Governance and administration, Contribution collection and compliance, Social policies & programmes, Inequalities, Error, evasion and fraud | digital platforms | https://www.courdecassation.fr/jurisprudence_2/notes_explicatives_7002/relative… | gfilhon | |||
| La santé des plus vulnérables menacée par le réchauffement climatique | Le Temps (29.11.2018) Les problèmes de santé liés à la chaleur augmentent dans le monde à cause des effets du changement climatique sur les personnes âgées, les urbains et les patients déjà affaiblis par une maladie, prévient un rapport publié jeudi. Particulièrement touchée, l'Europe est plus… |
Population ageing | climate change | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.letemps.ch/sciences/sante-plus-vulnerables-menacee-rechauffement-cl… | dfabbri | ||||
| Pakistan: PM approves social protection framework for vulnerable segments | pakistan | Pakistan Today (26.11.2018) Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday approved a social protection framework for the vulnerable segments of the society, ensuring that they were protected against certain issues affecting them. |
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday approved a social protection framework for the vulnerable segments of the society, ensuring that they were protected against certain issues affecting them. The comprehensive social protection framework is aimed at overcoming the challenges of poverty, h |
Extension of coverage | poverty | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2018/11/25/pm-approves-social-protection-frame… | dfabbri | ||
| [Website] FutureProofing Healthcare believes we should all have equal access to healthcare. | european union | FutureProofing Healthcare (25.11.2018) FutureProofing Healthcare: The Sustainability Index aims to start an EU-wide conversation on the need to act now to futureproof healthcare systems, to ensure patients will get the care they need in the coming decades. The Index – which was led by an… |
data analytics | Published_SS_Monitor | https://futureproofinghealthcare.com/ | dfabbri | ||||
| DGUV Forum [Editorial] Deutschland: Arbeitszeit sicher und gesund gestalten | germany | dguv-forum (Nov. 2018) Flexibilisierung, demografischer Wandel, die ständige Verfügbarkeit von Diensten in der digitalen Wirtschaft – zentrale Themen der Arbeitswelt 4.0 stellen die Kernarbeitszeit von acht Stunden pro Tag infrage. Was bedeutet das für den Arbeitsschutz? Wo ist seine Position in… |
Flexibilisierung, demografischer Wandel, die ständige Verfügbarkeit von Diensten in der digitalen Wirtschaft – zentrale Themen der Arbeitswelt 4.0 stellen die Kernarbeitszeit von acht Stunden pro Tag infrage. Was bedeutet das für den Arbeitsschutz? Wo ist seine Position in dieser politisch geführ |
Prevention of occupational risks | OSH | Published_SS_Monitor | http://www.dguv-forum.de/webcom/show_article.php/_c-516/_nr-1/_p-1/i.html | dfabbri |