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| India: Modi govt to provide 3 months pension in advance to senior citizens, differently-abled, widows - The Financial Express | india | The Financial Express (27.03.2020) National Social Assistance Program: The Union government will provide three months' pension in advance to the poor senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities in first week of April. The program is run by the Union Rural Development… |
National Social Assistance Program: The Union government will provide three months' pension in advance to the poor senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities in first week of April. |
National Social Assistance Program: The Union government will provide three months’ pension in advance to around three-crore widows, senior citizens and differently-abled in first week of April to help them face the novel coronavirus crisis. The government provides a monthly |
Cash transfers | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.financialexpress.com/money/modi-govt-to-provide-3-months-pension-in… | siha | |
| Hungary: Social security contribution exemption/reduction in response to COVID-19 - KPMG Global | hungary | KPMG Global (04.05.2020) Modified social security contribution rules shall be applied for the period of March-June 2020 to the specified sectors (Hospitality and tourism; Entertainment, film industry, performing arts; Sports services; Event organization; Gambling).… |
Social security contribution exemption/reduction shall be applied for the period of March-June 2020 to the specified sectors such as Hospitality and tourism, Entertainment, etc. Employers will not be liable to pay their part of social security contributions (17.5%+1.5… |
Date accurate as of: 4 May 2020On March 18, 2020, the Hungarian Government introduced amendments to Hungarian tax and social security law as a response to the economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak. Key measures include: Social security
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Financial crisis | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/hungary-tax-developments-in-respo… | siha | |
| Finland: Pension contributions temporarily lowered | finland | Finnish Centre for Pensions (06.04.2020) Employers’ earnings-related pension contributions have been temporarily lowered by around 2% (until the end of the year). This measure is financed by cutting into the EMU buffer (to a value of €900 million). Businesses whose… |
Employers’ earnings-related pension contributions have been temporarily lowered by around 2% (until the end of the year). Businesses whose operations have stopped completely due to the epidemic can postpone the payment of their earnings-related pension contribu… |
The earnings-related pension system quickly became a considerable part of the crisis management package in Finland. The measures were agreed on in tripartite negotiations between labour market organisations and the Government. Employers’ earnings-relate |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://tyoelakelehti.fi/digilehti/022020/english-summary-20 | siha | |
| Finland: Processing of unemployment benefit applications to be accelerated | finland | Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (08.05.2020) Based on a temporary amendment, unemployment benefit can be paid without a decision, as an advance payment, for a period of six months instead of the current period of two months. The President of the Republic approved the act on… |
Based on a temporary amendment, unemployment benefit can be paid without a decision, as an advance payment, for a period of six months instead of the current period of two months. |
Processing of unemployment benefit applications to be accelerated The processing of applications is being simplified in the situation where the number of applications is growing fast. The coronavirus epidemic has caused an exceptionally high number of applications for unemployment |
Unemployment, Cash transfers | covid19, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://stm.fi/en/artikkeli/-/asset_publisher/tyottomyysetuushakemusten-kasitte… | siha | |
| Uruguay: Actualización de información en relación al coronavirus COVID-19 | uruguay | gub.uy (19.03.2020) El Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas (MEF) anunció que aplazará el vencimiento de pagos de BPS y la DGI. Los aportes patronales al BPS con vencimientos en marzo y abril de los monotributistas, las unipersonales y las sociedades personales con hasta 10 empleados podrán… |
The government reduced social insurance contribution rates paid by employees of small firms (those with up to 10 employees), self-employed persons, and members of cooperatives by 40 percent for March and April; the remaining 60 percent of these contributions can be paid in six monthly… |
Finalizada la sesión ampliada de la Junta Nacional de Emergencias y Reducción de Riesgos, el gobierno actualizó en conferencia de prensa la información en relación a la situación del Coronavirus COVID-19 en Uruguay y anunció nuevas medidas para seguir enfrentando la emergencia sanitaria.
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Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/comunicacion/noticias/actualizacion… | cambrosio | |
| Pakistan: Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme's payment process to commence from next week | pakistan | thenews.com.pk (05.04..2020) The Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program will help 12 million families by providing them financial assistance of Rs. 12,000 per family and the total budget approved for this initiative is Rs. 144 billion. The Kifalat beneficiaries, who were being given Rs2,000 per month,… |
The Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program will help 12 million families by providing them financial assistance of Rs. 12,000 per family and the total budget approved for this initiative is Rs. 144 billion. The Kifalat beneficiaries, who were being given Rs2,000 per month, will be provided an additional… |
Service delivery, Cash transfers | customer_services | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/639901-ehsaas-emergency-cash-programmes-payme… | pmassetti | ||
| UK: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme | united kingdom | gov.uk (01.03.2020) As part of the new job retention program (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme), the government will provide 80% of employer contributions to employees with temporary paid leave under the country ’s automatically registered occupational pension plan. (Government… |
As part of the new job retention program (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme), the government will provide 80% of employer contributions to employees with temporary paid leave under the country ’s automatically registered occupational pension plan. |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-re… | cambrosio | ||
| China: Social security contributions reduced in response to COVID-19 - Willis Towers Watson | china | Willis Towers Watson (18.03.2020) Employer social security contributions for retirement pensions, workers compensation, unemployment and health (including maternity) benefits are reduced. The extent and duration of the measures depend on the province, autonomous region or municipality, and… |
Employer social security contributions for retirement pensions, workers compensation, unemployment and health (including maternity) benefits are reduced. The extent and duration of the measures depend on the province, autonomous region or municipality, and size of the employer’s workforce. |
China: Social security contributions reduced in response to COVID-19 Employer Action Code: ActIn an attempt to mitigate the adverse financial effects of the COVID-19 epidemic on employers (especially those in Hubei province), the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, |
Financial crisis | contribution collection, covid19, economic crisis | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.willistowerswatson.com/en-CZ/Insights/2020/03/china-social-security… | siha | |
| Australia: Early access to your super | Australian Taxation Office | australia | Australian Taxation Office (04.05.2020) COVID-19 – early release of superannuation: Individuals financially affected by COVID-19 can access some of their superannuation early. The withdrawal is tax free. Eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are… |
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) – early release of superannuationIndividuals financially affected by COVID-19 can access some of their superannuation early. Individuals will not need to pay tax on amounts released and will not need to include it in their tax return. The… |
Unemployment, Cash transfers | covid19, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/super/withdrawing-and-using-your-super/early… | siha | ||
| Australia: Economic Support Payment - Services Australia | australia | Services Australia (08.05.2020) Economic Support Payment: The first Economic Support Payment is a one-off payment of $750. You’ll get it if you were living in Australia between 12 March 2020 and 13 April 2020 and either:
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Economic Support Payment: A one-off payment of $750. Beneficiaries of social security programs may be eligible to receive 1 or 2 Economic Support Payments, depending on circumstances and types of benefits. |
First Economic Support PaymentThe first Economic Support Payment is a one-off payment of $750. You’ll get it if you were living in Australia between 12 March 2020 and 13 April 2020 and either:
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Cash transfers | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/economic-s… | siha | |
| Bermuda: Unemployment Benefit update | Government of Bermuda | bermuda | Government of Bermuda (03.04.2020) Unemployment Benefit is newly established and administered through the Department of Workforce Development. The Covid – 19 Unemployment Benefit is for full-time (more than 15 hours per week) employees not currently on Financial Assistance and… |
Unemployment Benefit is newly established and administered through the Department of Workforce Development. The Covid – 19 Unemployment Benefit is for full-time (more than 15 hours per week) employees not currently on Financial Assistance and provides a payment of 60% of their… |
Good Day: I am pleased to begin my remarks by informing the public that the first payments to applicants for the Covid-19 Unemployment Benefit have been made. The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports in just two weeks has assisted the Ministry of Fina |
Unemployment, Cash transfers | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gov.bm/articles/unemployment-benefit-update | siha | |
| Jordan: Defence Order suspending items of Social Security Law | jordan | jordantimes.com (19.03.2020) Private-sector employers can choose to suspend employer and employee contributions to the country's old-age pension program for 3 months starting in March. In the case where firms will choose to do so, they will only pay 5.25% as contribution rate, instead of… |
Private-sector employers can choose to suspend employer and employee contributions to the country's old-age pension program for 3 months starting in March. In the case where firms will choose to do so, they will only pay 5.25% as contribution rate, instead of 21.75%. Employers who choose not to… |
AMMAN — As per the Defence Law, that came into force on March 17 against the backdrop of a mounting coronavirus crisis, Prime Minister Omar Razzaz on Thursday issued Defence Order No. 1, suspending some items of the 2014 Social Security Law and replacing them with the order. Razzaz said t |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://jordantimes.com/news/local/razzaz-issues-defence-order-suspending-items-… | cambrosio | |
| Jersey: Social Security Contributions Covid-19 Order 2020 | jersey | jerseylaw.je (04.04.2020) |
Social security contributions for the first 2 quarters of 2020 (those due in April and July) will be automatically deferred by 12 months for employers with less than 80 employees and self-employed persons. (Employers with 80 or more employees who can demonstrate that they have been severely… |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.jerseylaw.je/laws/enacted/Pages/RO-038-2020.aspx | cambrosio | ||
| Moldova: Unemployment benefits during the state of emergency | moldova, Republic of | National Employment Agency (10.04.2020) According to the provisions of Provision no. 16 of April 10, 2020 of the Commission for Exceptional Situations of the Republic of Moldova, unemployed persons, including those returning from abroad, may apply for monthly unemployment benefit in the… |
Unemployment benefits during the state of emergency. Persons who have lost their job as a result of the state of emergency are not obliged to fulfil contribution condition. |
Information release on measures to support the population during the state of emergency |
Unemployment | covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.anofm.md/news/2020/04/01 | siha | |
| India: COVID-19 impact: Informal economy workers excluded from most govt measures, be it cash transfers or tax benefits | india | firstpost.com (11.05.2020) COVID-19 is far more than a health crisis. The economic crisis--a severe fallout of the virus--is grim, and much grimmer for developing countries like India. The pandemic has already exposed the health vulnerabilities facing India, especially its rural poor, and urban… |
Difficult-to-cover groups | covid19, poverty | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://www.firstpost.com/business/covid-19-impact-informal-economy-workers-exc… | pmassetti | |||
| Antigua and Barbuda: Government to provide relief packages to some families | antigua | antiguaobserver.com (28.03.2020) PM Gaston Browne announced that relief packages will be made available to single-parent and no-income households. |
Relief packages will be made available to single-parent and no-income households. |
By Latrishka Thomas Noting the financial challenges that will continue to develop as a result of the shutdown of many businesses across the island, PM Gaston Browne announced that relief packages will be made available to single-parent and no-income households. In a press conferen |
Family benefits, Social assistance | covid19, family | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://antiguaobserver.com/government-to-provide-relief-packages-to-some-famil… | mmarquez | |
| Cuba: Transferencia monetaria de 250 pesos mensuales para asistentes integrales de salud y equipos de lavandería | cuba | cubatel.com (30.04.2020) Se pagará una estimulación a aquellos trabajadores que laboran en los 31 hospitales dispuestos en Cuba para la atención a pacientes de coronavirus. Se trata de los asistentes integrales de salud y los equipos de lavandería. Estas personas recibirán un pago mensual extra… |
Additional 250 Cuban pesos monthly will be paid will be paid to those workers who work in the 31 hospitals arranged in Cuba to care for coronavirus patients. These are comprehensive health assistants and laundry teams. |
Hoy se anunciaron nuevas medidas de Cuba para el enfrentamiento el coronavirus. En las reuniones habituales que sostienen las autoridades cubanas se dieron a conocer algunos cambios que llegarán a las rutinas de vida de la Isla. De acuerdo al Ministro de Economía, Alejandro Gil, desde est |
Health, Cash transfers | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.cubatel.com/blog/coronavirus-cuba/cuales-son-las-nuevas-medidas-de-… | mmarquez | |
| Cuba: Se garantiza asistencia social a trabajadores por cuenta propia y trabajadores cíclicos | cuba | tvavila.icrt.cu (16.04.2020) Los trabajadores por cuenta propia que no han podido mantener su negocio o resultan más vulnerables a la COVID-19, son beneficiados por la asistencia social en Cuba, anunció hoy Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera, ministra de Trabajo y Seguridad Social. |
Self-employed workers who have been unable to maintain their business or are more vulnerable to COVID-19, are eligible to social assistance. |
Social assistance | covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.tvavila.icrt.cu/cuba-garantiza-asistencia-social-a-trabajadores-por-… | mmarquez | ||
| Cuba: Prórroga de 6 meses de las prestaciones de carácter temporal | cuba | mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) Se prorrogan por un plazo de 6 meses, el término de vigencia de las prestaciones familiares con carácter temporal establecidas bajo el artículo 272 del decreto no. 283 del Consejo de Ministros. |
Extension of 6 months of temporary family benefits established under article 272 of decree no. 283 of the Council of Ministers. |
Family benefits, Social assistance | covid19, family | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.mtss.gob.cu/ | mmarquez | ||
| Cuba: Subsidio para padres trabajadores por el cuidado de sus hijos | cuba | mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) La madre, padre o tutor que tengan condición de trabajadores y estén encargados del cuidado del menor al que se le haya suspendido la escuela primaria y especial, reciben durante el primer mes una garantía salarila equivalente al 100% de su salario básico;… |
The mother, father or guardian who have the status of workers and are in charge of the care of the minor who has been suspended from primary and special school, receive during the first month a salary guarantee equivalent to 100% of their basic salary; subsequently, the compensation will be 60… |
Family benefits, Children, Cash transfers | covid19, family | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.mtss.gob.cu/ | mmarquez | ||
| Cuba: Reubicación de trabajadores y garantía salarial | cuba | mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) Los trabajadores que no pueden continuar desempeñando su trabajo debido a los cambios actuales, deben ser reubicados en otros trabajos teniendo en cuenta las necesidades actuales del territorio, como la producción de alimentos y en el cuidado de personas en situación de… |
Workers who cannot continue performing their jobs due to the current changes, should be relocated to other jobs taking into account the current needs of the territory, such as food production and caring for the vulnerable. Those who do not accept a relocation without a good cause, won't receive… |
Employment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.mtss.gob.cu/ | mmarquez | ||
| Cuba: Adultos mayores y personas con condiciones de fragilidad no deben trabajar y reciben salario | cuba | mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) Como medida preventiva, el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social declaró que los adultos mayores en condición de fragilidad, y otros trabajadores en situación de salud frágil, no seguirán laborando. En estos casos los trabajadores seguirán devengando el 100% de su… |
Elderly workers and other workers with health-preconditions cannot go to work. As a guarantee, they will receive 100% of their minimum salary during the first month, and 60% afterwards until the confinement period ends. |
Health, Employment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.radioreloj.cu/es/destacadas/trabajadores-cubanos-protegidos-ante-el-… | mmarquez | ||
| Argentina: Gobierno nacional creó fondo especial de 1.700 millones de pesos para fortalecer respuesta ante el COVID-19 | argentina | argentina.gob.ar (10.03.2020) En el marco del fortalecimiento de la respuesta del país ante el avance del nuevo coronavirus, el Gobierno nacional anunció la creación de un fondo especial de 1.700 millones de pesos destinados a la adquisición de equipamiento de laboratorio y de hospitales, con el… |
Creation of a special fund of $1700 million argentinian pesos for the financing of the necessary hospital and laboratory equipment. |
En el marco del fortalecimiento de la respuesta del país ante el avance del nuevo coronavirus, el Gobierno nacional anunció la creación de un fondo especial de 1.700 millones de pesos destinados a la adquisición de equipamiento de laboratorio y de hospitales, con el objetivo de reforzar los eleme |
Health, Financing | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/gobierno-nacional-creo-fondo-especial-de-… | mmarquez | |
| Argentina: Refuerzos en la política alimentaria | argentina | argentina.gob.ar (17.03.2020) Se estableció un incremento de las partidas para la asistencia alimentaria en comedores escolares, comedores comunitarios y merenderos. “Es un refuerzo presupuestario adicional sobre la base de que estamos trabajando para ir a un esquema de viandas o de entrega de… |
Increase in the budget of food assistance in school meals and community diners. In addition, the program "Tarjeta Alimentar", targeted to parents with children with up to 6 years of age, will be toped up every week (before it was every 3 weeks). |
El ministro de Desarrollo Social, Daniel Arroyo, anunció hoy refuerzos en la política alimentaria, en los planes sociales y en la Asignación Universal por Hijo (AUH), con el fin de garantizar el acceso a la alimentación y sostener a los sectores más vulnerables en el marco de la pandemia del Covi |
Family benefits, Children, Social assistance, Food and nutrition | covid19, family | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/coronavirus-refuerzos-en-la-politica-alim… | mmarquez | |
| Argentina: El Gobierno amplía a 12 la red nacional de Hospitales Modulares de Emergencia | argentina | argentina.gob.ar (03.04.2020) Frente a la Emergencia Sanitaria decretada por el Gobierno Nacional para contener el Coronavirus-COVID 19, el Ministerio de Obras Públicas construirá otros cuatro Hospitales Modulares de Emergencia, ampliando la red nacional de 8 a un total de 12. |
Four more Emergency Hospitals are going to be set up in order to support the health system in the context of COVID-19. |
Frente a la Emergencia Sanitaria decretada por el Gobierno Nacional para contener el Coronavirus-COVID 19, el Ministerio de Obras Públicas construirá otros cuatro Hospitales Modulares de Emergencia, ampliando la red nacional de 8 a un total de 12. Al respecto, Katopodis anunció: “Aumentam |
Health | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/el-gobierno-amplia-12-la-red-nacional-de-… | mmarquez |