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Immigrants boost Germany's skilled labour force germany

EurActiv (22.05.2015) The number of workers in so-called MINT jobs is rising in Germany, thanks to immigration from other EU countries. However, companies are suffering from a latent lack of skilled workers, partly due to xenophobia in eastern German states

Employment, Migration megatrends, published https://www.euractiv.com/section/social-europe-jobs/news/immigrants-boost-germa… monitor
France: Chômage - François Rebsamen suggère de diminuer l’indemnisation des plus aisés france

Le Monde (21.05.2015) Toucher plus de 6 000 euros par mois d’allocation-chômage, c’est peut-être un peu trop, a suggéré François Rebsamen, jeudi 21 mai. Interrogé sur RMC et BFM-TV, le ministre du travail a laissé ouverte la possibilité de baisser le plafond de l’indemnisation des chômeurs, y…

Unemployment megatrends, published http://mobile.lemonde.fr/politique/article/2015/05/21/rebsamen-suggere-de-dimin… monitor
New Zealand; Budget 2015 - Beneficiaries will be sent back to work sooner new zealand

TVNZ (21.05.2015) Solo mums will be pocketing a little extra cash thanks to today's Budget, but the heavier wallet comes with some strings attached.

Family benefits published http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/budget-2015-beneficiaries-sent-back-work-sooner… monitor
United States: Retirees wait longer to claim Social Security benefits United States

CNBC (21.05.2015) More people are waiting longer to retire, and that's affecting when they claim Social Security benefits.

Governance and administration published http://www.cnbc.com/id/102692324 monitor
Liberia: NASSCORP - Making the Difference, As Five-Year Strategic Plan Yields Success – A Retrospective Look liberia

GNN Liberia (20.05.2015) The National Social Security & Welfare Corporation or NASSCORP in short has significantly been contributing towards the growth and development of the Liberian economy over the years, also helping to impact the lives of Liberians.

Governance and administration published http://www.gnnliberia.com/articles/2015/05/20/nasscorp-making-difference-five-y… monitor
US: A promising trend in taking Social Security benefits

CBS News (20.05.2015) Not all news is bad when it comes to Social Security benefits. A recent study of claims data shows that the percentage of workers turning age 62 who start Social Security benefits at that age has declined significantly since 1996.

Pensions published http://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-promising-trend-in-taking-social-security-benefits monitor
Réforme des pensions: l’Europe demande à la Belgique d’aller plus loin belgium

Le Soir (20.05.2015) La Commission européenne a adressé ses recommandations économiques aux 28 pays européens. Voici les quatre recommandations adressées à la Belgique.

Pensions managing reforms, published http://www.lesoir.be/877605/article/economie/2015-05-13/reforme-des-pensions-l-… monitor
Le PM inaugure le portail de la sécurité sociale du Vietnam vietnam

Vietnam+ (19.05.2015) Le Premier ministre Nguyên Tân Dung a inauguré le portail de la sécurité sociale du Vietnam, lundi à Hanoi, via lequel la sécurité sociale entend attirer la participation de 90% des entreprises aux transactions électroniques.

Information and communication technology, Governance and administration published http://fr.vietnamplus.vn/Home/Le-PM-inaugure-le-portail-de-la-securite-sociale-… monitor
Australia: Ministers 'double-dipping' on paid parental leave shows why policy change is necessary, says Joe Hockey australia

The Sydney Morning Herald (19.05.2015) Treasurer Joe Hockey says revelations two ministers "double-dipped" on paid parental leave schemes is evidence why the government had to cut benefits for some new families.

Family benefits megatrends, published http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/ministers-doubledipping-o… monitor
Universal health coverage and private hospitals are not mutually exclusive

theguardian (18.05.2015) This week health ministers from around the world gather in Geneva for the annual meeting of the World Health Organisation (WHO). While they will no doubt take some time to enjoy the beautiful scenery, their working agenda will cover some of the world’s biggest health…

Health published http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2015/may/18/universal-health-cove… monitor
ECLAC-ILO report: Unemployment rate in Latin America and the Caribbean could rise 0.2 percentage point latin america

ILO Newsroom (13.05.2015) The ILO and ECLAC forecast that unemployment will reach 6.2% this year, due to an unencouraging economic outlook.

Unemployment megatrends, published http://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_368315/lang--en/inde… monitor
Europe's low interest rates a headache for corporate pensions european union

EurActiv (18.05.2015) Historically low interest rates in the eurozone are becoming an increasing headache for companies forced to set aside billions in extra cash to meet their pension obligations to employees.

Pensions, Financing published http://www.euractiv.com/sections/social-europe-jobs/europes-low-interest-rates-… monitor
Italy: Renzi announces one-off payment to 3.7 million pensioners italy

ANSA.it (18.05.2015) Premier says pensioners on over 3,000 euros a month excluded

Pensions published http://www.ansa.it/english/news/politics/2015/05/18/renzi-promises-500-euro-pen… monitor
Jamaica: Ferguson calls for social protection, health intervention for the elderly jamaica

jamaicaobserver.com (17.05.2015) Minister of Health Dr Fenton Ferguson said countries must put in place social protection and health interventions to deal specifically with the elderly, as they are facing a situation where the population is ageing.

published http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Ferguson-calls-for-social-protection--healt… monitor
France: Loi Macron - le Sénat simplifie le compte pénibilité france

lexpress (12.05.2015) A l'occasion de l'examen du projet de loi Macron, le Sénat a simplifié le compte pénibilité: suppression de la fiche individuelle d'exposition, et réduction des critères d'exposition à trois. Nicolas Vicent/ The noun project La chambre haute n'aura…

Disability, Occupational accidents and diseases published http://lentreprise.lexpress.fr/rh-management/droit-travail/loi-macron-le-senat-… monitor
Etude: Travail.Suisse demande un congé paternité de 20 jours switzerland

tdg (18.05.2015) Les grandes entreprises disposant de moyens financiers plus importants sont plus généreuses. Or le congé payé ne devrait pas dépendre du lieu de travail du papa, estime le responsable de la politique sociale chez Travail.Suisse.

Family benefits published http://www.tdg.ch/suisse/travailsuisse-demande-conge-paternite-20-jours/story/1… monitor
Assurance maladie pour les étudiants au Maroc : Le projet de loi adopté par le gouvernement morocco

lavieeco.com (15.05.2015) Les étudiants de l'enseignement supérieur relevant des secteurs public et privé bénéficieront directement d'un régime de couverture médicale de base.

Health published http://www.lavieeco.com/news/actualites/assurance-maladie-pour-les-etudiants-au… monitor
UN praise for Argentina's maternity and children's social protection schemes argentina

MercoPress (15.05.2015) Argentina has substantially improved its social protections for maternity and young children, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Family benefits published http://en.mercopress.com/2015/05/15/un-praise-for-argentina-s-maternity-and-chi… monitor
South Korea: Park renews calls for civil service pension reform korea, Republic of

globalpost.com (12.05.2015) President Park Geun-hye called Tuesday for the swift passage of a bill to overhaul civil service pensions, warning that the issue could become a ticking "time bomb" unless addressed.

Pensions published http://www.globalpost.com/article/6545609/2015/05/11/park-renews-calls-civil-se… monitor
South Korea: Longer lifespan complicates pension, welfare systems for seniors korea, Republic of

Inside Korea JoongAng Daily (06.05.2015) Kim In-bae retired from a major company six years ago and recently got a new job at a small company because his pension was running out.

But the 66-year-old was rejected when he tried to re-register for unemployment insurance which provides…

Pensions published http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3003842 monitor
Six charts that explain India’s social protection challenge india

Livemint (14.05.2015) India is a global outlier on social protection

Extension of coverage extending coverage, published http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/3ycwrNZxilnNftLHgTIQYL/Six-charts-that-explain-… monitor
France: Perte d'autonomie : les entreprises aux abonnés absents france

lemonde.fr (13.05.2015) Pour financer la perte d'autonomie, les Français ne peuvent pas compter sur leur entreprise. Sur 80 sociétés interrogées par la structure spécialisée dans le conseil en ressources humaines Mercer fin 2014, 91 % – soit 200 000 salariés – d'entre elles ne couvrent…

Disability published http://www.lemonde.fr/argent/article/2015/05/13/perte-d-autonomie-les-entrepris… monitor
How Social Security Could Boost India’s Economy india

TIME (13.05.2015) This weekend, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched three social security schemes aimed at helping the people of West Bengal gain access to pensions and insurance.

Extension of coverage extending coverage, published http://time.com/3856956/india-social-security monitor
Liban: Majdalani : La couverture médicale des retraités améliorera les conditions de vie des citoyens

L'Orient-Le Jour (13.05.2015) Le président de la commission parlementaire de la Santé, Atef Majdalani, a estimé que la proposition de loi visant à assurer une couverture médicale à travers la Caisse nationale de Sécurité sociale (CNSS) aux retraités et à leurs familles (mère, père, enfants…

Pensions, Health published http://www.lorientlejour.com/article/924698/majdalani-la-couverture-medicale-de… monitor
France: Fraude : la Sécu va contrôler les comptes bancaires de 5 millions de Français france

lesechos.fr (13.05.2015) La Sécurité Sociale va pouvoir vérifier d’ici l’été les comptes bancaires des bénéficiaires de la CMU complémentaire, soit 10 % des assurés.

Health, Error, evasion and fraud published http://www.lesechos.fr/economie-france/social/02166521308-fraude-la-secu-va-con… monitor