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Regulations Regarding the Allowance for Idle Time for the Employees Affected by COVID-19 latvia

Self-employed persons are able to apply for idleness benefits as of 3 April.

Amount of allowance:

- for micro-enterprise taxpayers: in the amount of 50% of the average income from economic activity for the last two full quarters (second half of 2019), but not more than EUR 700…

Unemployment, Cash transfers, Shocks & extreme events covid19 Published Measures summary https://likumi.lv/ta/en/en/id/313429-regulations-regarding-the-allowance-for-id… socpro
Govt expands social aid for poor to prevent Idul Fitri ‘mudik’ indonesia

The Government allocates the total of IDR 16.9 Trillion for cash for work programs implemented by various Ministries: - Ministry of Public Works and Housing allocates IDR 10.2 Trillion for Cash for Work. The program targets 530,000 workers across Indonesia. - Village Fund will be also be…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/10/govt-expands-social-aid-for-poor… socpro
Latvia: Tax relief included in government’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19) latvia

Employees of companies in industries most affected by COVID-19 can apply for "the allowance for idle time" and receive up to 75% of their salaries (to a maximum rage of Euro 700 (US$ 767) per month. This allowance is disbursed if an employer does not provide work to an employee. It…

Unemployment, Cash transfers, Shocks & extreme events covid19 Published Measures summary https://covid19.gov.lv/en/support-society/economics/entrepreneurs/allowance-idl… socpro
CNMI eligible for Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Northern Mariana Islands, United States

Workers in the CNMI will also be eligible for the U.S. government’s Federal Unemployment Compensation Program, which provides eligible beneficiaries with US$ 600 weekly. FPUC is a flat amount given to people who are receiving unemployment insurance, including those who get a partial unemployment…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/cnmi-eligible-for-federal-pandemic-unem… socpro
All coronavirus related guidelines of the National Insurance Institute israel

Anyone who is ill in Corona as a result of being exposed to a patient in the workplace will be recognized as an injured person at work.

Anyone who gets into isolation as a result of exposure to a patient in the workplace - cannot be recognized as a casualty at work.

Occupational accidents and diseases, Safety and health at work covid19, OSH Published Measures summary https://www.btl.gov.il/English%20Homepage/about/news/Pages/All-coronavirus-rela… socpro
Info#COVID-19 - Business monaco

Employers and self-employed workers who are experiencing a significant drop in activity can request staggered payment of their social security contributions

Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published Measures summary https://covid19.mc/en/thematiques/economie/ socpro
Child Care expanded for essential workers canada

The Province of Alberta is expanding eligibility for selected licensed child care centres to offer child care for all essential service workers. Along with previously eligible front-line health-care workers, critical infrastructure workers and first responders, child care is now available to…

Family benefits, Children covid19, family Published Measures summary https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2020/04/01/child-care-expanded-for-essential-work… socpro
COVID19 - Déclarer la mise en Chômage Total Temporaire Renforcé monaco

Reinforced Total Temporary Unemployment (Chômage Total Temporaire Renforcé - CTTR) is an exceptional device which makes it possible to temporarily reduce or suspend the activity of employees. These measures stem from the agreement made with the French Republic in matters of unemployment…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://service-public-entreprises.gouv.mc/Covid-19/Informations-pratiques-Covi… socpro
Construção de creches e mais 3 mil empregos no apoio a idosos portugal

Within the scope of measures to support employment, the Prime Minister announced the PARES 3.0 program, for construction works or requalification of social facilities, which, he specified, includes the construction of several daycare centers that can respond to the pressing needs of communities…

Financing covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.dnoticias.pt/pais/construcao-de-creches-e-mais-3-mil-empregos-no-ap… socpro
Перечень поручений по итогам совещания о санитарно-эпидемиологической обстановке Russian Federation

The amount of Child Care Allowance (CCA) for children under 18 months depends on whether or not the child is firstborn and on mother’s wage prior to maternity/childcare leave. Non-working mothers (or mothers pursuing studies) are entitled to the minimum amount of CCA. On May11, 2020, the minimum…

Family benefits covid19 Published Measures summary http://www.kremlin.ru/acts/assignments/orders/63358 socpro
Québec government announces new training program for long-term care support workers canada

To make up for the scarcity of resources in the field of care for the elderly and the vulnerable, the Government of Québec is unveiling the new accelerated program support for assistance care in health facilities. Nearly 10,000 long-term care facility attendant positions are available.

Health, Long-term care, Employment of young workers, Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://thereview.ca/2020/06/02/quebec-government-announces-new-training-progra… socpro
Lesotho: Factory Workers Receive Salary Subsidies lesotho

Prime Minster Thomas Thabane subsequently last month announced that the government would pay each of the 45 000 factory workers M800 per month from April to June 2020. Factory workers on Tuesday began receiving the M800 salary subsidy from the government to cushion them from the loss of their…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://allafrica.com/stories/202005190321.html 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
Puerto Rico Governor Announces $787 million Relief Package Amid Covid-19 Outbreak Puerto Rico, United States

A 90-day moratorium on mortgages, auto loans, personal loans, business loans, and credit cards has been established, including for credit union customers, all of whom must be request the deferment from their financial institution because it is not automatic.

Housing covid19, housing 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

No cuts to electric or water services

Housing covid19, housing 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

10% withholding for self-employed workers suspended for 3 months

Contribution collection and compliance contribution collection, self-employed Published Measures summary https://caribbeanbusiness.com/live-puerto-rico-governor-announces-economic-meas… socpro
Coronavirus: Luxembourg introduces extraordinary leave for family reasons in response to Coronavirus luxembourg

Article 1 of the Grand Ducal Regulation is supplemented by a leave (in addition to the existing one for progressive cancer and pathologies resulting in a two-week acute hospitalization) available in situations in which a parent can no longer go to work because he/she has to keep his/ her…

Family benefits, Health, Parental leave, Children covid19, family Published Measures summary https://www.cliffordchance.com/content/dam/cliffordchance/briefings/2020/03/lux… socpro
Puerto Rico Gov’t Begins Accepting Applications from Small Businesses for Covid-19 Puerto Rico, United States

$1,500 for small and midsize business that had to halt operations due to executive order OE-2020-23. In Puerto Rico, there are 43,000 SMEs that may request this aid.

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://caribbeanbusiness.com/puerto-rico-govt-begins-accepting-applications-fr… socpro
Übersicht zum COVID-19-Massnahmenpaket des Landes Liechtenstein für die Wirtschaft liechtenstein

Individual and micro enterprises that had to close their businesses or are indirectly affected by the Corona Pandemic will receive support of max CHF 4,000 per month. In the case of assisting spouses or co-managing directors, the contribution can be increased by 50 percent for a further person…

Cash transfers covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.corona.avw.li/massnahmen-der-liechtensteiner-regierung-zur-unterstu… socpro
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