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Sweden: Unemployed people matched to green industries sweden

Government.se (27.05.2020) The Government is investing to assist the green industries in the absence of foreign seasonal workers. SEK 11 million is being invested to facilitate the matching of unemployed people to the green industries.

The horticulture and forestry industries are…

The Government is investing to assist the green industries in the absence of foreign seasonal workers. SEK 11 million is being invested to facilitate the matching of unemployed people to the green industries. An existing Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth mandate, in which the…

Unemployed people matched to green industries

Published 27 May 2020

The Government is investing to assist the green industries in the absence of foreign seasonal workers. SEK 11 million is being invested to facilitate the matching of unemployed people to the green industries.

Employment, Employment of young workers covid19, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/05/unemployed-people-matched-to-g… siha
Moldova: amendment to the Law on the State Social Insurance Budget for 2020 and increase of expenses moldova, Republic of

moldpres.md (21.04.2020)

Under these circumstances, the Government's priority was and remains the full payment of the established pensions and social benefits. In the context of the establishment of the state of emergency on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, the…

The Law on the State Social Insurance Budget for 2020 was amended by specifying the incomes and expenditures, in order to carry out the measures laid down and to ensure the non-disturbance of the insurance process with social payments for the beneficiaries.

Pensions, Financing covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/04/24/20003429 cambrosio
Moldova: increase in the unemployment benefit and extension of coverage moldova, Republic of

moldpres.md (21.04.2020)

There has been an increase in the amount of unemployment benefit by almost 55% and the extension of eligibility criteria for unemployment benefits. The large number of labour migrants returned to the country after losing their jobs abroad will be automatically…

There has been an increase in the amount of unemployment benefit by almost 55% and the extension of eligibility criteria for unemployment benefits. The large number of labour migrants returned to the country after losing their jobs abroad will be automatically entitled to this social allowance.…

Unemployment coverage, covid19, extending coverage, self-employed Published Measures summary https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/04/24/20003429 cambrosio
Finland: Shorter daily commuting distance for commuting and relocation allowance finland

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (11.06.2020) The commuting and relocation allowance will be temporarily available to persons who work full-time and whose daily commute at the start of employment takes at least two hours instead of the three hours currently required. The allowance can…

The commuting and relocation allowance will be temporarily available to persons who work full-time and whose daily commute at the start of employment takes at least two hours instead of the three hours currently required. The allowance can also be paid to persons who move because of a job a…

The commuting and relocation allowance will be temporarily available to persons who work full-time and whose daily commute at the start of employment takes at least two hours instead of the three hours currently required. The allowance can also be paid to persons who move because of a job a dista

Employment, Shocks & extreme events covid19, labour markets Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://stm.fi/en/article/-/asset_publisher/tyottomyysetuuden-suojaosaa-korotet… siha
Finland: Increase in the exempt amount of unemployment security finland

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (11.06.2020) The exempt amount of the unemployment benefit will be temporarily raised from the current EUR 300 to EUR 500 per month (i.e., from EUR 279 to EUR 465 per four calendar weeks). The exempt amount means the amount…

The exempt amount of the unemployment benefit will be temporarily raised from the current EUR 300 to EUR 500 per month (i.e., from EUR 279 to EUR 465 per four calendar weeks). The exempt amount means the amount unemployed jobseekers can earn without an effect on…

The exempt amount of the unemployment benefit will be temporarily raised. Eligibility for commuting and relocation allowance for full-time work will be temporarily amended by decreasing the distance required for daily commuting.

The Act on Temporary Derogations from the Unemployment Secur

Employment, Shocks & extreme events covid19, labour markets Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://stm.fi/en/article/-/asset_publisher/tyottomyysetuuden-suojaosaa-korotet… siha
Moldova: increase of the minimum monthly income guaranteed for the granting of social assistance moldova, Republic of

moldpres.md (24.04.2020)

The Government committed to the establishment of additional measures to support
citizens and business activity during the emergency. among those,  the increase of expenses for the implementation of support measures during the state of emergency of…

Increase of expenses for the implementation of support measures during the state of emergency of disadvantaged families through the Social Assistance Program, as the increase of the minimum guaranteed monthly income to 1,300 lei and the increase of the minimum guaranteed monthly income for…

Moldovan parliament approves rectification of social insurance budget law

12:16 | 24.04.2020Category: Social

Chisinau, 24 April /MOLDPRES/- The law on the state social insurance budget for 2020 has been amended. Parliament on Thursday approved a draft amendment, submitted by the G

Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, family, poverty Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.moldpres.md/en/news/2020/04/24/20003429 cambrosio
Peru Allows Early Withdrawals from Mandatory Individual Accounts During Pandemic peru

elperuano.pe (08.05.2020)

On May 8, Peru implemented new rules allowing participants in the country's mandatory individual account program (Sistema Privado de Pensiones, or SPP) to make one-time early withdrawals from their accounts during…

On May 8, Peru implemented new rules allowing participants in the country's mandatory individual account program (Sistema Privado de Pensiones, or SPP) to make one-time early withdrawals from their accounts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The allowed…

Aprueban el Procedimiento Operativo para el retiro extraordinario facultativo de fondos en el Sistema Privado de Pensiones

Old-age pensions covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://busquedas.elperuano.pe/normaslegales/aprueban-el-procedimiento-operativ… cambrosio
Japan: Increased maximum daily amount of Employment adjustment subsidy japan

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (12.06.2020) The maximum daily amount per capita of employment adjustment subsidy is increased from 8.330 yen to 15,000 yen. In addition, the subsidy rate for small and medium-sized enterprises that tried to maintain employment without dismissing…

The maximum daily amount per capita of employment adjustment subsidy is increased from 8.330 yen to 15,000 yen. In addition, the subsidy rate for small and medium-sized enterprises that tried to maintain employment without dismissing employees is increased from 9/10 to 10/10.…

Employment, Cash transfers covid19, Emergency grants Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/koyou_roudou/koyou/kyufukin/pa… siha
Canada: Temporarily extending the Guaranteed Income Supplement and Allowance payments canada

Canada.ca (16.06.2020) We are temporarily extending GIS and Allowance payments if seniors’ 2019 income information has not been assessed. This will ensure that the most vulnerable seniors continue to receive their benefits when they need them the most. To avoid an interruption in…

GIS and Allowance payments are temporarily extended if seniors’ 2019 income information has not been assessed. To avoid an interruption in benefits, seniors are encouraged to submit their 2019 income information as soon as possible and no later than by October 1, 2020.

Old-age pensions, Service delivery, Social assistance covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… siha
Canada: Providing a one-time tax-free payment for Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement canada

Canada.ca (06.06.2020) 

We are providing a one-time tax-free payment of $300 for seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension, with an additional $200 for seniors eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).

This measure would give a total of $500 to…

One-time tax-free payment of $300 for seniors eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension, with an additional $200 for seniors eligible for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). This measure would give a total of $500 to individuals who are eligible to receive both the OAS and the GIS…

Old-age pensions, Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, Emergency grants Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… siha
Canada: Special one-time tax-free payment for certified holders of the Disability Tax Credit canada

Canada.ca (01.06.2020) We are providing a special one-time-tax payment to individuals who are certificate holders of the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) as of June 1, 2020, as follows:

  • $600 for Canadians with a valid DTC certificate. 
  • $300 for Canadians…

We are providing a special one-time-tax payment to individuals who are certificate holders of the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) as of June 1, 2020, as follows:

  • $600 for Canadians with a valid DTC certificate. 
  • $300 for Canadians with a valid DTC…
Disability, Cash transfers covid19, Emergency grants Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan.html#individ… siha
Canada: National disability organizations receive additional funding to support and enhance accessible  communications and engagement activities related to the COVID-19 pandemic canada

Canada.ca (06.06.2020) The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, announced an additional $1.1 million in funding to support national disability organizations through the Social Development Partnership Program - Disability Component to enhance their…

An additional $1.1 million is allocated in funding to support national disability organizations. Supporting the disability community to maintain communications and engagement during the pandemic will allow organizations to create a barrier-free, multi-lingual experience for persons with…

The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the day-to-day obstacles that persons with disabilities face and the Government of Canada remains dedicated to working with partners across

Disability, Communication communication, covid19, services quality Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2020/06/national-di… siha
Estonia: Suspension of second-pillar payments from 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2021 estonia

Pensionikeskus (16.04.2020) From 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2021, the state will suspend the employer contributions to the second-pillar funded pension from social tax (4% of salary) . In addition, upon request, employee contributions (2%) can be suspended from December 1, 2020,…

From 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2021, the state will suspend the employer contributions to the second-pillar funded pension from social tax (4% of salary) . In addition, upon request, employee contributions (2%) can be suspended from December 1, 2020, through August 31, 2021.

From 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2021, the state will suspend the contributions it makes to the second-pillar funded pension from social tax (4% of salary).

People born in the years 1942–1960 are the exception:

  • From 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2021, the 4%
Old-age pensions, Contribution collection and compliance contribution collection, covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.pensionikeskus.ee/en/uudis/suspension-of-second-pillar-payments-fro… siha
Canda: Not enough done to protect migrant farm workers canada

The Globe and Mail (16.06.2020) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said it is time to find ways to better protect migrant farm workers who are essential to Canada’s food system but have been hard hit by the pandemic because of overcrowded housing, unsafe working conditions and precarious immigration…

Migration covid19, migration Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition_SS_Monitor https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-trudeau-vows-to-better-protect-m… mmarquez
Covid19: The experience of the National Pension Service of Korea (NPS) korea, Republic of

Article provided by the National Pension Service of Korea (NPS) 
This article analyze the measures taken to overcome…

Governance and administration, Human resource management covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://iskm.issa.int/sites/default/files/2020-06/Article_COVID-19_KOREA_ENG%20… pmassetti
A post-Covid-19 social protection architecture for India - analysis india

Hindustan Times (11.06.2020) Stronger social protection led by an inclusive growth dividend will protect the vulnerable and drive India’s economic recovery

Social policies & programmes covid19, poverty Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/a-post-covid-19-social-protection-archi… pmassetti
Which Economic Stimulus Works? by Joseph E. Stiglitz & Hamid Rashid

Project Syndicate (08.06.2020) During the initial shock from COVID-19, it was understandable that governments and central banks would respond with massive injections of liquidity. But now policymakers need to take a step back and consider which forms of stimulus are really needed, and which risk…

Financing covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/stimulus-policies-must-benefit-rea… pmassetti
COVID-19 Response Underlines the Need for Portable Social Protection Programs

Center For Global Development (05.06.2020) The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the need for a universal and portable social protection system that can uniquely verify people and deliver benefits efficiently and at scale. With few exceptions, most developing countries have a patchwork of social…

Migration covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://www.cgdev.org/blog/covid-19-response-underlines-need-portable-social-pr… pmassetti
New Zealand: COVID-19 Income Relief Payment new zealand

workandincome.govt.nz (25.05.2020) On 25 May 2020, the Government announced a new temporary payment to support New Zealanders who lose their jobs due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, to adjust and find new employment, or to retrain in a different area. This payment will be available for 12…

The COVID-19 Income Relief Payment will be available for 12 weeks from 8 June to anyone who has lost their job (including self-employment) due to the impact of COVID-19 since March 1st. It will pay $490 per week to those who lost full-time work and $250 per week for those who lost…

Unemployment, Cash transfers covid19, self-employed Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/income-relief-payment/payment-rates… cambrosio
Société | Les "damnés de la terre" : fraudes sociales, ouvriers "en esclavage"... le procès qui fait trembler Terra Fecundis | La Provence Europe

L'un des cas les plus emblémamtiques de la fraude au détachement européen dans le secteur agricole. Pour la seule période de 2012 à 2015, celle retenue par la procédure pénale, c'est un peu plus de 112 millions d'euros de cotisations qui auraient échappé à la Sécurité sociale…

Contribution collection and compliance, Error, evasion and fraud (des)formalization, contribution collection, coverage, data analytics, data management, death abroad data exchange, identity management, interoperability, labour markets, migration, policy reponse, social security education, social security processes, transnational workers https://www.laprovence.com/article/societe/6010626/belote-en-ligne?fbclid=IwAR2… gfilhon
España: Nuevo asistente virtual para facilitar la búsqueda de información y los trámites de la Seguridad Social spain

revista.seg-social.es (09.06.2020) La Seguridad Social en España cuenta con un assistente virtual, ISSA (Inteligencia Artificial+ Seguridad Social) con información sobre el recién aprobado Ingreso Mínimo Vital, que se podrá solicitar a partir del próximo 15 de junio, donde encontrará respuesta a…

Spain's social security administration has released a new virtual assistant, ISSA (Artificial Intelligence+ Social Security in Spanish) that will facilitate the search on information on claims on the various social security benefits, including qualifying conditions and documents needed.

Posiblemente habrá utilizado algún asistente por voz para preguntar qué tiempo hará, programar una reunión en su agenda o reproducir música, entre otras muchas tareas. Son aplicaciones tecnológicas que utilizan la inteligencia artificial y el lenguaje natural para ayudarnos en nuestro día a día.

E-services covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary, Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR https://revista.seg-social.es/2020/06/09/la-seguridad-social-pone-en-marcha-un-… mmarquez
Covid effect: Social security cover for migrant workers on cards - The Financial Express https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/covid-effect-social-security-cover-for… pmassetti
India: Coronavirus pandemic underscores necessity to prioritise needs of poor via technology, says India at UN india

businesstoday.in (05.06.2020) "Prioritising the needs of the poor and vulnerable will have to receive the highest priority with respect to digital initiatives," India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T S Tirumurti said.

Information and communication technology customer_services Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/coronavirus-pandemic-unde… pmassetti
Social cash transfer payment systems in sub-Saharan Africa | Centre for Social Science Research http://www.cssr.uct.ac.za/cssr/pub/wp/452/social-cash-transfer-payment-systems-… pmassetti
AI in Social Protection | socialprotection.org https://socialprotection.org/discover/publications/ai-social-protection pmassetti