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Puerto Rico Governor Announces $787 million Relief Package Amid Covid-19 Outbreak Puerto Rico, United States

Income tax payment is postponed until July 15.

Contribution collection and compliance contribution collection Published Measures summary https://caribbeanbusiness.com/live-puerto-rico-governor-announces-economic-meas… socpro
Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme ireland

The Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy is a scheme which allow employers to pay their employees during the current pandemic. It provides a subsidy up to 85% depending on employees’ previous average net weekly pay. The employer is expected to make their best efforts to maintain as close to 100% of…

Employment covid19, labour markets Published Measures summary https://www.gov.ie/en/service/578596-covid-19-wage-subsidy/ socpro
Gobierno hará los primeros pagos del bono solidario esta semana utilizando la cédula panama

The beneficiaries of the 80 dollar-voucher from the Panama Solidarity program will be able to use their identity cards as debit cards to purchase food and medicine in at least 300 establishments belonging to 13 supermarket chains and pharmacies. The known 'Solidarity Card' will allow…

Food and nutrition, Family benefits covid19, poverty, family Published Measures summary https://www.panamaamerica.com.pa/economia/gobierno-hara-los-primeros-pagos-del-… socpro
Andorra Publishes New Law on Exceptional and Urgent Measures in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Andorra

The tax relief measures provided in Law 5/2020 include the following:

- Taxpayers that are unable to pay their tax debts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may request the deferral or splitting of the tax debt, without guarantees or late payment interest, even if the tax debt…

Contribution collection and compliance contribution collection, covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.orbitax.com/news/archive.php/Andorra-Publishes-New-Law-on-E-42099 socpro
Distribution of COVID-19 relief funds begins korea, Republic of

The government started handing out cash to citizens Monday in order to cushion the economic blow of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The government plans to provide 1 million won to households with four or more members, 800,000 won to three-person households, 600,000 won to two-person households…

Cash transfers, Financing, Family benefits covid19, family Published Measures summary http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200504000558 socpro
Convenio con hospitales privados ¡Todos juntos contra el COVID-19! mexico

Government of Mexico reached an agreement with the private medical sector to strengthen the capacity of care and medical institutions for citizens. The National Association of Private Hospitals and the Mexican Hospital Consortium will make half of the beds available to the federal government 146…

Health, Medical care covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gob.mx/issste/articulos/convenio-con-hospitales-privados socpro
Governo cria dois novos apoios únicos para trabalhadores e famílias que perderam rendimentos portugal

The government is creating a stabilisation supplement for workers who have lost income during the last three months because of the economic halt to the covid-19 pandemic. The support will be paid in one lump sum to deal with the workers' loss of income.

Unemployment, Cash transfers, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.publico.pt/2020/06/04/politica/noticia/dois-novos-apoios-unicos-tra… socpro
Covid-19-Taggeld liechtenstein

If employees are prevented from working for a longer and unpredictable period due to the official orders and home office is not possible, the employer will be compensated for continued wages with the COVID-19 daily allowance. The COVID 19 daily allowance is paid from the third day of the…

Employment, Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.liechtenstein-business.li/service-fuer-unternehmer/coronavirus/hilf… socpro
Governo cria dois novos apoios únicos para trabalhadores e famílias que perderam rendimentos portugal

Government creates extra child benefit for families who have lost income during the last three months due to the economic halt due to the covid-19 pandemic. The support will be paid in one lump sum and is included in the Economic and Social Stabilisation Programme (PEES).

Family benefits, Children, Social assistance, Unemployment covid19, poverty, family Published Measures summary https://www.publico.pt/2020/06/04/politica/noticia/dois-novos-apoios-unicos-tra… socpro
Measures Taken in Liechtenstein in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic liechtenstein

As part of a larger economic stimuls package, the government of Liechtenstein has allocated 50 million Swiss Francs (US$ 51.8 million) for the financing of short-time work through unemployment insurance to prevent an increase in unemployment.

Unemployment, Financing covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.liechtensteinusa.org/article/measures-taken-in-liechtenstein-in-resp… socpro
Con otro DNU, el Gobierno prorroga hasta fin de año la doble indemnización argentina

The Government will extend for 180 days the validity of the double compensation for dismissals without cause attributable to the worker. The decision will be made through a Decree of Necessity and Urgency extending the DNU 24/2019, of December 13 of last year, and which expired this Wednesday,…

Unemployment, Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.clarin.com/economia/economia/dnu-gobierno-prorroga-fin-ano-doble-in… socpro
Government approves details of Restart Grant for Small Businesses ireland

The government today agreed details of the new €250 million Restart Grant, which will give direct grant aid to micro and small businesses to help them with the costs associated with reopening and reemploying workers following COVID-19 closures. The Grant will be available to businesses with a…

Cash transfers, Financing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/2bd283-government-approves-details-of-resta… socpro
€75m funding package announced for childcare sector ireland

A funding package of €75m for the childcare sector has been agreed by Cabinet. The new model proposed by Minister for Children Katherine Zappone includes a once-off reopening grant of €18m for centre-based providers opening on 29 June and late August. There is also a once-off capital grant of €…

Family benefits, Financing, Cash transfers, Children covid19, family Published Measures summary https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/75m-funding-package-announce… socpro
IMSS otorgará condecoración Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla a personal médico mexico

The medical personnel who have been part of the "Equipos Covid-19" were recognized with an award and will receive an economic bonus, the highest will be 100,000 pesos.

Health, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/imss-otorgara-condecoracion-miguel-hidalg… socpro
Expanded ICTC WIL Digital wage-subsidy program helps more employers hire post-secondary students this summer canada

ICTC’s WIL Digital is an innovative Work Integrated Learning program that helps employers grow their businesses by providing financial assistance for hiring post-secondary students.
WIL Digital is funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) and provides the…

Employment youth employment, covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.itbusiness.ca/press-release/expanded-ictc-wil-digital-wage-subsidy-… socpro
COBERTURA COMPLETA CIFRA DE MUERTOS POR ESTADO EVOLUCIÓN EN MÉXICO LA HIGIENE CUIDADOS PARA ENFERMOS EL MUNDO Ampliarán convenio ‘Juntos por la Salud’ un mes más mexico

Care of beneficiaries of the public health sector in private hospitals will continue; Since the beginning of the agreement, 4 thousand patients have been treated. The agreement was for one month, but it will be extended for another month.

Health, Medical care covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/ampliaran-convenio-juntos-por-la-salud-un… socpro
Puerto Rico Governor Announces $787 million Relief Package Amid Covid-19 Outbreak Puerto Rico, United States

$237 million in one-time bonuses for public and private nurses, technicians, emergency medical services personnel, correction officers, and other Public Safety Department (DPS) staff in the front lines of the fight against COVID-19. Nurses and ambulance workers will be eligible for bonuses of as…

Health, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://caribbeanbusiness.com/live-puerto-rico-governor-announces-economic-meas… socpro
Puerto Rico Governor Announces $787 million Relief Package Amid Covid-19 Outbreak Puerto Rico, United States

Among the economic incentives is a $500 disbursement for all those individuals who are self-employed in Puerto Rico. This will only apply to individuals dedicated to doing business on their own and are registered in the SURI system. 170,000 self-employed workers are expected to benefit from this…

Cash transfers self-employed, covid19 Published Measures summary https://caribbeanbusiness.com/live-puerto-rico-governor-announces-economic-meas… socpro
Financial support for individuals Guernsey

Cash transfers (conditional and unconditional) - The States of Guernsey has set up a Hardship Fund to provide emergency support for people in immediate financial need who may not otherwise qualify for unemployment benefit, sickness benefit or income support. Payments are for essential items such…

Family benefits, Social assistance covid19 Published Measures summary https://covid19.gov.gg/guidance/benefits socpro
Coronavírus: apoio aos recibos verdes é de 438 euros e dura seis meses portugal

Financial support ("Apoio extraordinário à redução da actividade económica de trabalhador independente") to self-employed workers that have stopped business activities or are facing a drastic reduction (40%) in business activities.

The support is intended for Independent…

Unemployment covid19 https://www.publico.pt/2020/03/14/economia/noticia/coronavirus-apoio-recibos-ve… socpro
COVID-19: MoFE unveils third set of economic measures, including paying 25% of MSME employees’ salary brunei

Before, beneficiaries of the i-Ready scheme received a monthly allowance of $800 from the government.Now, those with degrees and above are to receive a monthly allowance of $800 plus a $400 top-up from their employer/host organization, those with Level 5 Diplomas will receive an allowance of $…

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.bizbrunei.com/2020/03/covid-19-mofe-unveils-third-set-of-economic-m… socpro
Governo aprovou apoio aos recibos verdes sem descontos portugal

Self-employed workers who were not entitled to financial support because were not fulfilling the requirement of having social contributions “for at least three consecutive months or six months interpolated for at least 12 months” - will now be able to benefit from financial support. The amount…

Unemployment covid19 https://www.publico.pt/2020/05/07/economia/noticia/governo-aprovou-apoio-recibo… socpro
COVID-19: MoFE unveils third set of economic measures, including paying 25% of MSME employees’ salary brunei

The i-Ready scheme, a paid apprenticeship scheme for degree holders of up to three years with a monthly allowance of $800 from the government, has been reduced to 18 months and been expanded to include two additional tiers: Bruneians with a Level 5 Diploma (HND or Advanced Diploma equivalent)…

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.bizbrunei.com/2020/03/covid-19-mofe-unveils-third-set-of-economic-m… socpro
SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD COVID-19 UPDATE - ONLINE PAYMENTS AND COMMUNICATION METHODS anguilla

Employers and Self-Employed persons can now make their contribution payments online via the NCBA Online/Internet Banking service.

Contribution collection and compliance, Service quality covid19 https://ssbai.com/post.php?post_id=72 socpro
Emergencia Económica: Requisitos y cómo acceder al subsidio del 40% de nómina colombia

Subsidy equivalent to 40 percent of a minimum wage to companies (small, medium and large) that have had a 20 percent decrease in turnover. It is for formal employment, that is, companies in which the employer has its employees affiliated with social security and has paid their contributions. The…

Employment, Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://colombia.as.com/colombia/2020/05/08/tikitakas/1588897878_843838.html socpro