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| Luxembourg: Extension of the agreement on social security affiliation for cross-border workers concerning teleworking until 31 December 2020 | luxembourg | Gouvernement.lu (25.08.2020) After the agreement in July 2020 with Belgium, Germany and France to maintain the exceptional provision not to take into account the teleworking days linked to the COVID-19 crisis for the determination of the applicable social security legislation frontier… |
Luxembourg and its three neighboring countries, Belgium, Germany and France, have agreed to extend the exceptional provision not to take into account the teleworking days linked to the COVID-19 crisis for the determination of the applicable social security legislation until December 31… |
After the agreement in July 2020 with Belgium, Germany and France to maintain the exceptional provision not to take into account the teleworking days linked to the COVID-19 crisis for the d |
Extension of coverage, International agreements, COVID-19 | covid19, extending coverage, international_agreement | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://gouvernement.lu/fr/actualites/toutes_actualites/communiques/2020/08-aou… | siha | |
| Luxembourg: Extension of the agreement between Luxembourg and Germany regarding the social security affiliation of cross-border workers who are teleworking | luxembourg | Guichet.lu (06.07.2020) The agreement between Luxembourg and Germany regarding the social security affiliation of cross-border workers who are teleworking is extended until 31 August 2020. Thus, the days of teleworking due to the COVID-19 crisis: are not taken into account for the determination… |
The agreement between Luxembourg and Germany regarding the social security affiliation of cross-border workers who are teleworking is extended until 31 August 2020. Thus, the days of teleworking due to the COVID-19 crisis: are not taken into account for the determination of the social security… |
Extension of coverage, International agreements, COVID-19 | covid19, international_agreement, transnational workers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://guichet.public.lu/en/actualites/2020/juillet/03-accord-luxembourg-allem… | siha | ||
| Kiribati: Covid19 – Kiribati Border Closure Extension | Kiribati | President Taneti Maamau (23.08.2020) Given this ongoing closure of borders, stranded nationals abroad will continue to receive Government’s financial assistance until additional notice is made following the review of border closure at the end of August 2020. This assistance is implemented to… |
Stranded nationals abroad will continue to receive Government’s financial assistance until additional notice. This assistance is implemented to ensure I-Kiribati nationals stranded overseas are supported during this unfortunate situation. |
The Government of Kiribati has advised that current border closures will be extended until the end of August while preparatory measures are undertaken in Kiribati to ensure health and public safety against the Covid19 pandemic. During the extension of the border closures, Kiribati will continue t |
Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.president.gov.ki/2020/08/23/covid19-kiribati-boarder-closure-extensi… | siha | |
| Opinion: Renewing welfare through universal entitlement: lessons from Covid-19 | socialeurope.eu (24.09.2020) The pandemic has brought into focus the social contract between income and contribution which can underpin a solidaristic welfare state. |
covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.socialeurope.eu/renewing-welfare-through-universal-entitlement-less… | pmassetti | |||||
| Burundi: COVID-19: Burundi puts subsidized soap on market to check pandemi | burundi | panapress (11.07.2020) Ten million pieces of soap will be put on the Burundian market monthly, at a price half subsidized by the state, as part of hygienic measures undertaken by the government in partnership with the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in… |
Ten million pieces of soap will be put on the Burundian market monthly, at a price half subsidized by the state, as part of hygienic measures undertaken by the government in partnership with the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. |
Health promotion, COVID-19 | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.panapress.com/COViD-19-Burundi-puts-subsidized-a_630651016-lang2.ht… | siha | ||
| British Virgin Islands: Over 1000 Small Businesses To Receive Stimulus Grant | british Virgin Islands | Government of the Virgin Islands (15.09.2020) Over 1000 small businesses have qualified for the economic stimulus grant ranging from $1,592 to $7,955 and will begin to receive their cheques beginning this week. The Small Business Sector Grant Programme was established for the purpose… |
The Small Business Sector Grant Programme was established for the purpose of assisting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in meeting operational expenditure, while stimulating economic activity by facilitating the circulation of money… |
Over 1000 small businesses have qualified for the economic stimulus grant and will begin to receive their cheques beginning this week. The announcement was made yesterday, September 14, by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie during the live ‘Launch of Payment of CO |
Cash transfers, Financing, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/over-1000-small-businesses-receive-stimulus-gra… | siha | |
| Benin: Coronavirus - Implementation of measures specific to the agricultural sector | benin | Government of the Republic of Benin (10.09.2020) The Council of Ministers took specific measures in the agricultural sector strongly affected by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures have a total cost of 100 billion CFA francs distributed as follows: - 50 billion… |
- 50 billion CFA francs intended to refinance banks and MFIs on the basis of their agricultural loan portfolios - 35 billion CFA francs intended for guarantee at 50% the loans of agricultural promoters and entrepreneurs - 15 billion CFA francs for the subsidization of the… |
The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, on Tuesday September 08, 2020 chaired the presentation ceremony of the National Agricultural Development Fund (FNDA) |
Financing | covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/836/coronavirus---mise-oeuvre-mesures-specifiques… | siha | |
| UK: What is Rishi Sunak's job support scheme and how will it work? | united kingdom | The Guardian (24.09.2020) The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a replacement for the coronavirus job retention scheme based on a German-style system of wage subsidies. Faced with the prospect of rising job losses this autumn when furlough closes at the end of October, and tougher… |
The government will contribute towards the wages of employees who are working fewer than normal hours. However, there are concerns workers at companies forced to close because of coronavirus restrictions – where no working hours may be possible – will be left without support. Employers… |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/sep/24/what-is-rishi-sunak-job-support… | pmassetti | ||
| Public employment services: Digital channels improve access to employment support | ilo.org (26.08.2020) A new ILO policy brief shows how public employment services are using technology to increase the help available to people whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19. |
Unemployment, E-services, Service delivery | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_754188/lang--en/ind… | pmassetti | ||||
| ILO: COVID-19 leads to massive labour income losses worldwide | ilo.org (23.09.2020) A new ILO analysis of the labour market impact of COVID-19 reveals a “massive” drop in labour income and a fiscal stimulus gap that threatens to increase inequality between richer and poorer countries. |
Unemployment, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_755875/lang--en/ind… | pmassetti | ||||
| Hungary: Social security relief for employers | hungary | KMPG (15 March 2020) Modified social security rules are to apply for the period of March-June 2020 for certain sectors—the hospitality and tourism sector; entertainment, film industry, and performing art sector; the sport services sector; the event organization sector; and the gambling… |
Employers in specifc sectors (hospitality and tourism sector; entertainment, film industry, and performing art sector; the sport services sector; the event organization sector; and the gambling section) will not be liable to pay the employer part of social security contributions (17.5% + 1.… |
Employers in specifc sectors (hospitality and tourism sector; entertainment, film industry, and performing art sector; the sport services sector; the event organization sector; and the gambling section) will not be liable to pay the employer part of social security contributions (17.5% + 1.5 |
Health insurance, Contribution collection and compliance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://home.kpmg/us/en/home/insights/2020/03/tnf-hungary-social-security-relie… | mmarquez | |
| Hungary: Subsidy to employers for research and development employees | hungary | crowe.com (16.04.2020) As part of the economy recovery plan easing the economic issues caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Hungarian Government has announced an economy protection plan, with a focus on maintaining research and development jobs. The original regulation was amended by Government… |
Employers' subsidy (for three months per employee) aimed at maintaining research and development jobs. The original regulation was amended by Government Decree 141/2020. (IV. 21.). The subsidy is available from the 16th of April. No other job-creating, job-maintaining or reduced-time… |
Employment | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.crowe.com/hr/insights/covid-19-countermeasures-overview/hungary | mmarquez | ||
| SMEs in Ireland can now apply for €4,000 to €25,000 in restart grants | ireland | The Government has opened applications to the Restart Grant Plus Scheme, which aims to help SMEs adapt and reopen following Covid-19 restrictions. In this new round of the Restart Grant Plus Scheme, SMEs will now be able to apply for grants of between €4,000 and €25,000 as they reopen or… |
Employment | covid19 | https://www.siliconrepublic.com/companies/restart-grant-ireland-smes-covid19-fu… | socpro | ||||
| Financing gaps in social protection: Global estimates and strategies for developing countries in light of the COVID-19 crisis and beyond | Ilo.org (17.09.2020) Closing the social protection coverage gap, worsened by COVID-19, will require additional sources of financing. |
Financing | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.ilo.org/secsoc/information-resources/publications-and-tools/Brochur… | pmassetti | ||||
| Germany: German coalition agrees €10 billion extension of #Coronavirus relief | germany | EU Reporter (27.08.2020) German coalition parties agreed on Tuesday (25 August) to extend measures to cushion the effects of the coronavirus crisis on Europe’s biggest economy at a cost of up to €10 billion, including prolonging a short-time work scheme and freezing insolvency rules, write… |
Unemployment, Financing | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://www.eureporter.co/frontpage/2020/08/27/german-coalition-agrees-e10-bill… | mmarquez | |||
| Koalition einigt sich auf Verlängerung beim Kurzarbeitergeld - DER SPIEGEL | germany | Das Kurzarbeitergeld soll wegen der Coronakrise bis Ende Dezember 2021 und damit auf 24 Monate verlängert werden. Das haben die Spitzen von Union und SPD beschlossen. |
Due to the corona crisis, the short-time allowance is to be extended to the end of December 2021 and thus to 24 months. The leaders of the Union and the SPD have decided this. |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/koalition-einigt-sich-auf-verlaenger… | mmarquez | ||
| Switzerland: COVID-19 rent concessions amendment | switzerland | As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, rent concessions have been granted to lessees. Such concessions might take a variety of forms, including payment holidays and deferral of lease payments. On 28 May 2020, the IASB published an amendment to IFRS 16 that provides an… |
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, rent concessions have been granted to lessees. Such concessions might take a variety of forms, including payment holidays and deferral of lease payments. On 28 May 2020, the IASB published an amendment to IFRS 16 that provides an… |
Housing | covid19, housing | Published Measures summary | https://www.pwc.ch/en/insights/accounting/ifrs-16-covid-19-rent-concessions-ame… | mmarquez | ||
| Australia: Additional COVID-19 Mental Health Support | australia | The Australian Government will provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people subjected to further restrictions in areas impacted by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
The Australian Government will provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people subjected to further restrictions in areas impacted by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been $500 million additional funding for mental health and suicide… |
Additional COVID-19 Mental Health Support The Australian Government will provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people subjected to further restrictions in areas impacted by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hon Greg Hunt M |
Health, Health promotion | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/additional-covid… | mmarquez | |
| Argentina: Prohibition to cut the services of electricity, gas, water and others | argentina | LAS EMPRESAS PRESTADORAS DE LOS SERVICIOS DE ENERGIA ELECTRICA, GAS POR REDES Y AGUA CORRIENTE, TELEFONIA FIJA O MOVIL E INTERNET Y TV POR CABLE, POR VINCULO RADIOELECTRICO O SATELITAL, NO PODRAN DISPONER LA SUSPENSION O EL CORTE DE LOS RESPECTIVOS SERVICIOS A LOS USUARIOS Y LAS USUARIAS… |
The companies providing the services of electric energy, gas by networks and running water, fixed or mobile telephony and internet and cable tv, by radioelectric or satellite link, will not be able to provide the suspension or the cutting of the respective users services the users… |
Housing, Social assistance, Shocks & extreme events | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/normativa/nacional/decreto-311-2020-335827 | mmarquez | ||
| Korea: NHIS extends COVID-19 relief to foreign residents | korea, Republic of | koreaherald.com (11.04.2020) Foreign subscribers of South Korea’s national health insurance are eligible for premium assistance in a COVID-19 bailout, the state health care service said Saturday. From July 16, 2019, foreign residents staying over six months are required to enroll in the national… |
Foreign subscribers of South Korea’s national health insurance are eligible for premium assistance in a COVID-19 bailout, the state health care service said Saturday. From July 16, 2019, foreign residents staying over six months are required to enroll in the national health insurance plan.… |
Foreign subscribers of South Korea’s national health insurance are eligible for premium assistance in a COVID-19 bailout, the state health care service said Saturday. |
Health, Health insurance, Contribution collection and compliance, Financing | covid19 | Published Measures summary | http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200411000091 | mmarquez | |
| Korea: Temporary reduction of contribution rates to health insurance | korea, Republic of | koreaherald.com (11.03.2020) The National Health Insurance Service said the lower 20 percent of the income bracket will receive about 30 to 50 percent reduction in premiums from March through May. For the worst-affected Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province’s Gyeongsan, Cheongdo and Bonghwa, the… |
HIS is offering a 50% reduction temporary reduciton (2 months from March to May 2020) in health insurance contributions for the bottom 50% insurance payment profile based on the amount of contribution paid in the special disaster areas (e.g., Daegu, etc.) or for the bottom 20% insurance payment… |
Health, Contribution collection and compliance, Financing | covid19 | Published Measures summary | http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200411000091 | mmarquez | ||
| Korea: Classification of severity of infections to distribute attention to COVID-19 patients | korea, Republic of | wwwnc.cdc.gov (17.09.2020) The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) classified the severity of COVID-19 into very severe, severe, mild, and asymptomatic (15) (Appendix Table 1). Mild COVID-19 is defined as alert and meeting >1 of the following conditions: <50 years old… |
NHIS provides quarantine authorities with information regarding the possibility of underlying health conditions for patients infected with COVID-19 to enable efficient treatment. If COVID-19 is confirmed, patients are classified and treated based on severity of symptoms and presence of… |
NHIS provides quarantine authorities with information regarding the possibility of underlying health conditions for patients infected with COVID-19 to enable efficient treatment. If COVID-19 is confirmed, patients are classified and treated based on severity of symptoms and presence of underlying |
Health, Health insurance | covid19, customer_services, service delivery | Published Measures summary | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/10/20-1460_article | mmarquez | |
| Personal de salud recibirá compensación salarial por Covid-19 en Oaxaca | mexico | Oaxaca: The Oaxaca State Congress approved the granting of a monthly compensation proportional to 20 percent of the salary received by health personnel currently in service,during the Covid-19 health emergency. |
Health, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/personal-de-salud-recibira-compensacion-s… | socpro | |||
| Italy passes $29bn stimulus package for COVID-19 recovery | italy | Employers calling back workers,who were put on redundancy in the previous months due to the COVID-19 crisis,will be allowed a 100 per cent cut of social contribution payments for four months. |
Employment, Cash transfers, Contribution collection and compliance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://menafn.com/1100602567/Italy-passes-29bn-stimulus-package-for-COVID-19-r… | socpro | |||
| Los Jardines maternales reciben hoy aporte de $150 mil | argentina | The Government of Río Negro will give $150,000 to the 43 kindergartens of the province as part of the assistance promised by the governor,Arabela Carreras,in the face of the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective is that these institutions can maintain their activity… |
Family benefits | covid19, family | Published Measures summary | https://www.adnrionegro.com.ar/2020/08/los-jardines-maternales-reciben-hoy-un-a… | socpro |