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| Liechtenstein: COVID-19 daily allowance extended until the end of the year | liechtenstein | llv.li (29.09.2020) At its meeting on September 29, the government decided to extend the period of validity for the payment of the COVID-19 daily allowance beyond September until the end of the year in view of current developments. The deadlines in the guideline for the payment of… |
The government decided to extend the period of validity for the payment of the COVID-19 daily allowance beyond September until the end of the year in view of current developments. The deadlines in the guideline for the payment of daily allowances due to measures to combat the coronavirus… |
Social assistance, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants | Published Measures summary | https://www.llv.li/medienmitteilungen/detail/4018/covid-19-taggeld-bis-ende-jah… | cambrosio | ||
| Estonia: The government extended the measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in the culture sector | estonia | riis.ee (03.09.2020) On 3 September, the government approved a decision to partially change the requirements for applicants in the field of music and film. The aim of the changes concerning the field of music is to expand the target group… |
The government approved a decision to partially change the requirements for applicants in the field of music and film. The aim of the changes concerning the field of music is to expand the target group of beneficiaries. … |
Extension of coverage, Social assistance, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | coverage, covid19, extending coverage | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/government-extended-measures-mitigate-impact-covid… | cambrosio | ||
| Albania: Employment promotion programs to help businesses and the unemployed | albania | financa.gov.al (23.09.2020) Employment promotion programs have been designed as part of government support packages for the economic and social recovery caused by the pandemic. Their goal is the rapid reintegration into the labor market of jobseekers who have become unemployed as a… |
Government launch an employment promotion program, that aims to cover part of reemployment costs of those who lost their jobs during the lockdown due to COVID19. |
In the presence of the Prime Minister Edi Rama, the Minister of Finance and Economy, Anila Denaj, presented 3 employment schemes for re-entry in the labor market of individuals who lost their jobs due to the |
Employment, Unemployment | covid19, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://financa.gov.al/denaj-programet-e-nxitjes-se-punesimit-ne-ndihme-te-bizn… | cambrosio | |
| Norway: 300 million as income replacement for the events' sector | norway | regjeringen.no (10.11.2020) The government proposes to provide NOK 300 million so that activity in the event industry can be resumed as soon as the contagion situation allows. The allocation can be increased if necessary. |
Organizers and co-organizers of large public events will be eligible to a 60 per cent replacement income of expected revenues for events cancelled between March 3th and December 31st, 2020. The support is paid as a grant, where 20 per cent is given with the condition that a similar event will be… |
Gives 300 million to large open events
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Unemployment, Financing, Financial crisis | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/ny-side21/id2784437/ | mmarquez | |
| Norway: Income protection for the cultural sector | norway | kulturradet.no (10.11.2020) The government has introduced a new stimulus scheme for the cultural sector for the autumn of 2020, with a framework of NOK 500 million. In addition, the compensation scheme will be continued with a framework of NOK 200 million and NOK 50 million to strengthen… |
The government has introduced a new stimulus scheme for the cultural sector for the autumn of 2020, with a framework of NOK 500 million. In addition, the compensation scheme will be continued with a framework of NOK 200 million and NOK 50 million to strengthen existing schemes under the… |
Here you will find information and measures from the Cultural Council related to the coronavirus. |
Unemployment | self-employed | Published Measures summary | https://www.kulturradet.no/korona | mmarquez | |
| Norway: Extra 7.3 billion for the municipalities | norway | regjeringen.no (10.11.2020) In the supplementary issue, the government proposes that the municipal sector receive an extra NOK 7.3 billion in 2021 . The municipalities receive NOK 6.2 billion. 4.4 billion will be given as an increased population subsidy, while NOK 1.5 billion will be distributed… |
In the supplementary issue, the government proposes that the municipal sector receive an extra NOK 7.3 billion in 2021 . The municipalities receive NOK 6.2 billion. 4.4 billion will be given as an increased population subsidy, while NOK 1.5 billion will be distributed as discretionary funds. In… |
The municipal economy during the corona crisis News | |
Children, Financing | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/kommuneokonomien-under-koronakrisen/id278… | mmarquez | |
| Norway: Extension of guarantee scheme for credits | Europe , norway | regjeringen.no (10.11.2020) The guarantee scheme was established as a temporary measure in light of the corona situation in order to maintain a sufficient credit insurance offer to companies in Norway. The scheme means that the state covers losses with the credit insurance companies totaling up… |
The guarantee scheme was established as a temporary measure in light of the corona situation in order to maintain a sufficient credit insurance offer to companies in Norway. The scheme means that the state covers losses with the credit insurance companies totaling up to NOK 20 billion. kroner,… |
Will extend warranty scheme Press release | |
Unemployment, Financing | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/vil-forlenge-garantiordning/id2784461/ | mmarquez | |
| Norway: New compensation scheme for companies with high turnover rates | norway | regjeringen.no (10.11.2020) The government proposes a new compensation scheme of up to NOK 5 billion, for companies with a large drop in turnover as a result of the corona pandemic. |
A new compensation scheme of up to NOK 5 billion, for companies with a large drop in turnover as a result of the corona pandemic, is available as of September 1st, and it will be applicable until February 28th 2021. The aid is calculated on the basis of the company's fixed, unavoidable… |
Introduces new compensation scheme Press release | |
Unemployment, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/legger-frem-ny-kompensasjonsordning/id278… | mmarquez | |
| Norway: Government will cover expenses for entry quarantine | norway | regjeringen.no (10.11.2020) The government proposes NOK 480 million for a new compensation scheme. The scheme will cover some of the expenses companies have when foreign labor must have the entry quarantine. |
The government proposes NOK 480 million for a new compensation scheme. The scheme will cover some of the expenses companies have when foreign labor must have the entry quarantine. Companies are compensated a fixed… |
Will cover expenses for entry quarantine Press release | |
Health, Health insurance, Safety and health at work | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/vil-dekke-utgifter-for-innreisekarantene/… | mmarquez | |
| Norway: Extension of unemployment benefit | norway | .regjeringen.no (03.11.2020) The temporary increased unemployment benefit rate was to go down to the normal level from January 2021, but will now be extended until March. - Increased uncertainty due to infection control measures means that the government is waiting to reintroduce the… |
The temporary increased unemployment benefit rate was to go down to the normal level from January 2021, but will now be extended until March. |
Extends rules for sickness benefits, care benefits and unemployment benefits
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Unemployment | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/forlenger-regler-for-sykepenger-omsorgspe… | mmarquez | |
| Norway: Care allowance for parents doubled until March 2021 | norway | regjeringen.no (03.11.2020) The care allowance rules will be extended until June 2021, and the quotas will also be doubled in 2021. This means that a family next year will be entitled to at least 40 days of care allowance, compared with 20 days in a normal situation. In addition, the rules on… |
The care allowance rules will be extended until June 2021, and the quotas will also be doubled in 2021. This means that a family next year will be entitled to at least 40 days of care allowance, compared with 20 days in a normal situation. Parents will be entitled to care allowance when… |
Extends rules for sickness benefits, care benefits and unemployment benefits |
Family benefits, Children, Parental leave | covid19, family | Published Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/forlenger-regler-for-sykepenger-omsorgspe… | mmarquez | |
| Norwary: Extension of sickness, care and unemployment benefits | norway | regjeringen.no (03.11.2020) Effective until March 2021: right to sickness benefits in the event of absence from work due to covid-19 or suspicion of such illness. It is specified that persons who violate the travel guidelines of national authorities and are required to quarantine on return… |
New rules for sickness benefits are proposed to continue until 31 March 2021:
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The government proposes to extend the schemes with extended entitlement to care benefits and sickness benefits, as well as an increased unemployment benefit rate. |
Cash sickness benefits | covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/forlenger-regler-for-sykepenger-omsorgspe… | mmarquez | |
| England: Extended furlough scheme to March 2021 | united kingdom | bbc.com (07.11.2020) As part of the announcement of month-long restrictions in England, including the closure of pubs, restaurants, gyms and non-essential shops, furlough was initially extended until December. But Chancellor Rishi Sunak has now said it will run until the end of March, although… |
The furlough scheme was initially extended until December, but now it will run until the end of March, although the government will review the policy in January. The scheme is more generous now. In recent months, firms have had to top up furloughed wages by 20%, with the government… |
The furlough scheme is being extended until 31 March 2021. Under the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme, to give furlough its official title, employees placed on leave receiv |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.bbc.com/news/explainers-52135342 | mmarquez | |
| US: Colorado votes to establish paid family leave | United States | yahoo.com (04.11.2020) The policy will go into effect in 2024 and will give workers 12 weeks of paid leave that will be funded through a payroll tax. An additional 4 weeks of leave would be available to parents who experience pregnancy or childbirth complications. An estimated 2.6 million… |
Family benefits | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition_SS_Monitor | https://money.yahoo.com/colorado-votes-to-establish-paid-family-leave-170217119… | pmassetti | |||
| Greece: The additional measures of financial support activated by the Government/ Change in subsidizing real estate owners | greece | Ministry of Finance (05.11.2020) All companies that are affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, now throughout the territory, are entitled to a mandatory reduction of rent by 40% on their commercial real estate. The same applies to the main residence of the employees who are… |
All companies that are affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, now throughout the territory, are entitled to a mandatory reduction of rent by 40% on their commercial real estate. The same applies to the main residence of the employees who are suspended from employment. From… |
All companies that are affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, now throughout the territory, are entitled to a mandatory reduction of rent by 40% on their commercial real estate. The same applies to the main residence of the employees who are suspended from employment, but also to t |
Service quality, Cash transfers, Financing, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, services quality | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… | siha | |
| Greece: The additional measures of financial support activated by the Government/ One-off financial aid to non-subsidized long-term unemployed | greece | Ministry of Finance (05.11.2020) A new one-off financial aid of 400 euros is granted to non-subsidized long-term unemployed, in proportion to the April aid. This policy measure concerns about 130,000 unemployed compatriots of ours, who became long-term unemployed after March 1, 2020. The cost is… |
A new one-off financial aid of 400 euros is granted to non-subsidized long-term unemployed, in proportion to the April aid. This policy measure concerns about 130,000 unemployed compatriots of ours, who became long-term unemployed after March 1, 2020. |
A new one-off financial aid of 400 euros is granted to non-subsidized long-term unemployed, in proportion to the April aid. This policy measure concerns about 130,000 unemployed compatriots of ours, who became long-term unemployed after March 1, 2020. The cost is estimated at 50 million euros. |
Unemployment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… | siha | |
| Greece: The additional measures of financial support activated by the Government/ Extension of unemployment benefit | greece | Ministry of Finance (05.11.2020) All unemployment benefits that expired and expire in September, October, November and December are extended by 2 months. The cost is estimated at 308 million euros. |
All unemployment benefits that expired and expire in September, October, November and December are extended by 2 months. |
All unemployment benefits that expired and expire in September, October, November and December are extended by 2 months. The cost is estimated at 308 million euros. |
Unemployment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… | siha | |
| Greece: The additional measures of financial support activated by the Government/ Exemption of contribution and additional financial support for holidays | greece | Ministry of Finance (05.11.2020) Employees of companies-employers, throughout the territory, who are affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, may be temporarily suspended from employment. Therefore, they are entitled to special purpose compensation, in proportion to the period… |
For the period employees are suspended, all insurance contributions, calculated on the nominal salary, are covered by the State Budget. In addition, business employees until yesterday, November 4, 2020, who will be suspended in November, will receive, within December, instead of 534 euros,… |
Employees of companies-employers, throughout the territory, who are affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, may be temporarily suspended from employment. |
Contribution collection and compliance, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | contribution collection, covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… | siha | |
| Greece: Joint Press Release of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labor Social Affairs/ Rent reduction | greece | Ministry of Finance (16.10.2020) Companies based in a Regional Unit that is part of level 4 for at least 14 days and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, including scientific disciplines, are entitled to a mandatory rent reduction of 40% on their commercial… |
Companies based in a Regional Unit that is part of level 4 for at least 14 days and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, including scientific disciplines, are entitled to a mandatory rent reduction of 40% on their commercial real estate. The same applies to the… |
Companies based in a Regional Unit that is part of level 4 for at least 14 days and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, including scientific disciplines, are entitled to a mandatory rent reduction of 40% on their commercial real estate. The same applies to the |
Housing, Employment, Financing, COVID-19, Financial crisis | covid19, economic crisis, housing | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… | siha | |
| Greece: Joint Press Release of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs/ Special compensation for the self-employed | greece | Ministry of Finance (16.10.2020) For the self-employed, self-employed and business owners who employ up to 20 people, who are based in a Regional Unit included in level 4 and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, including scientific disciplines, special purpose… |
For the self-employed and business owners who employ up to 20 people, who are based in a Regional Unit included in level 4 and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, special purpose compensation is given, amounting to 534 euros on a monthly basis. In case the… |
For the self-employed, self-employed and business owners who employ up to 20 people, who are based in a Regional Unit included in level 4 and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, including scientific disciplines, special purpose compensation is given, amounting |
Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… | siha | |
| Greece: Joint Press Release of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs/ Special compensation, contribution exemption and protection of employment contract | greece | Ministry of Finance (16.10.2020) The employees of business-employers who are based or have a branch in the Regional Unit at level 4 and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, may be temporarily suspended are entitled to special purpose compensation,… |
The employees of business-employers who are based or have a branch in the Regional Unit at level 4 and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, may be temporarily suspended are entitled to special purpose compensation, proportional to the period set at a… |
1. For the period during which the declaration of the Regional Unit is valid at level 4, the employees of business-employers who are based or have a branch in the said Regional Unit and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, may be temporarily suspended. are entit |
Unemployment, Contribution collection and compliance, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | contribution collection, covid19, Emergency grants, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… | siha | |
| UK: The government's furlough scheme has almost certainly helped prevent a large rise in unemployment over COVID-19 (so far) | united kingdom | British Politics and Policy at LSE (03.11.2020) Jonathan Wadsworth explains why the furlough scheme seems to have done its job in preventing mass layoffs, as well as other reasons why the total entering unemployment is still much lower than in the 2008-2011 downturn. |
Unemployment, COVID-19 | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/furlough-effect/ | pmassetti | |||
| How Covid-19 is making us rethink safety net programmes | VOX, CEPR Policy Portal (04.11.2020) While few groups have weathered the Covid-19 crisis unscathed, recent evidence suggests that the damage has been especially extreme among the economically vulnerable. This column evaluates changing attitudes towards welfare spending as a result of the… |
Social policies & programmes | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://voxeu.org/article/how-covid-19-making-us-rethink-safety-net-programmes | pmassetti | ||||
| Au Togo, le coronavirus a accéléré la mise en place d’un revenu universel de solidarité | togo | lemonde.fr (23.10.2020) Cette mesure d’urgence pourrait se pérenniser et inspirer d’autres programmes de revenu universel sur le continent. 8-5-5… Trois chiffres qui ont permis aux vendeuses de rue de Lomé, aux couturières ou aux cuisinières de continuer à nourrir leurs enfants au plus… |
Cash transfers | covid19, universal-basic-income | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2020/10/23/au-togo-le-coronavirus-a-acce… | pmassetti | |||
| US: California’s Prop 22 passes making gig workers independent contractors | United States | The Washington Post (05.11.2020) Gig economy workers were pushed to the brink. It led to a historic confrontation over the future of the business model. The state ballot measure, Proposition 22, will make drivers independent contractors according to California law. That supersedes a new law… |
digital platforms | Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR | https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/11/03/uber-prop22-results-califo… | pmassetti |