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Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Staff to Receive Support in View of Covid-21 greece

Decision that there can be no lay-offs after March 19

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://news.gtp.gr/2020/03/20/greeces-seasonal-tourism-staff-receive-support-v… socpro
Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Staff to Receive Support in View of Covid-20 greece

A transfer of 800 euros to employees who were laid off or were forced to quit between March 1-17.

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://news.gtp.gr/2020/03/20/greece-third-round-aid-boost-coronavirus-hit-eco… socpro
Government announces new stimulus measures as Coronavirus impact escalates australia

The Government is providing up to $100,000 to eligible small and medium sized businesses, and not‑for-profits (including charities) that employ people, with a minimum payment of $20,000. Under the enhanced scheme from the first package, employers will receive a payment equal to 100 per cent of…

Employment covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://westernweekender.com.au/2020/03/government-announces-new-stimulus-measu… socpro
Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Staff to Receive Support in View of Covid-19 greece

Unemployment benefit payments will be extended by 2 months for those
whose entitlement ends on 31 March.

Tourism Ministry in cooperation with the Labor and Social Security Ministry have introduced a support measure for the country’s seasonal workers: the extension of unemployment…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://news.gtp.gr/2020/03/20/greeces-seasonal-tourism-staff-receive-support-v… socpro
Government announces new stimulus measures as Coronavirus impact escalates australia

The Government will allow individuals in financial stress as a result of the Coronavirus to access up to $10,000 of their superannuation in 2019-20 and a further $10,000 in 2020-21.

Old-age pensions covid19, Contributory Published Measures summary https://westernweekender.com.au/2020/03/government-announces-new-stimulus-measu… socpro
COVID-19: Emergency tax measures adopted in Greece greece

Enterprises that their operation is mandatory suspended shall be liable to pay 60% of the agreed rent for their business premises for the months March and April. Tenants whose employment contract is suspended are allowed to pay only 60% of their monthly rent on main residence in March and April…

Housing, Employment policies covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.ey.com/en_gr/tax/tax-alerts/covid-19-emergency-tax-measures-adopted… socpro
Six million low-income earners to receive $750 cash under Coalition's coronavirus stimulus australia

The government has also outlined changes to the pension deeming rate, with an average benefit of $8.42 a fortnight, or $219 a year to age pensioners.
The lower deeming rate will be cut from 1% to 0.5% for financial investments up to $51,800 for single pensioners and $86,200 for pensioner…

Old-age pensions covid19, Contributory Published Measures summary https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/12/six-million-low-income-earners… socpro
How to claim 24% PF contribution by Modi govt for COVID-19: New electronic challan-cum-return explained india

GOI will pay Employee Provident Fund contributions for employees and
employers for the next 3 months. This is targeted to firms with up to 100
workers and where 90% of workers earn less than Rs15,000 per month. This
is expected to cover 1.8M employees and 400,000 firms.

Old-age pensions covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.financialexpress.com/money/how-to-claim-24-pf-contribution-by-modi-… socpro
Bolivia: The Universal Bond bolivia

Bolivia Emprende (17.04.2020) A one-time Universal Bonus equivalent to Bs500.- (FIVE HUNDRED 00/100 BOLIVIANOS) is granted to all Bolivians from the age of eighteen (18) to those under sixty (60) years of age. Supreme Decree 4215.

A one-time Universal Bonus equivalent to Bs500.- (FIVE HUNDRED 00/100 BOLIVIANOS) is granted to all Bolivians from the age of eighteen (18) to those under sixty (60) years of age. Supreme Decree 4215.

Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://boliviaemprende.com/noticias/decreto-supremo-n-4215-bono-universal socpro
Atención médica y un seguro de vida a todos los profesionales de la salud bolivia

Se dará atención médica gratuita y un seguro de vida a todos los profesionales de la salud que dependan del sistema público y privado.

Free medical care and life insurance will be provided to all health professionals who depend on the public and private system.

Health covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.lostiempos.com/actualidad/pais/20200408/bono-familia-bs-500-se-paga… socpro
Bono Familiar ampliado bolivia

Bono Familia ampliado. Una ayuda financiera a todas las familias que tengan hijos en colegios fiscales---de pre- kinder hasta la secundaria. El “Bono Familia” que consta de Bs 500 por hijo.

Extended Family Bonus. A financial aid to all families who have children in fiscal colleges--- pre-kindergarten through high school. The "Bono Familia" which consists of Bs 500 per child.

Family benefits covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.lostiempos.com/actualidad/pais/20200408/bono-familia-bs-500-se-paga… socpro
Decreto Supremo N° 4200 artículo 10 bolivia

The government will cover all home electricty bills that are equal to or less than 120 pesos bolivianos for the months of April, May, and June 2020--over 120 bolivianos, the consumer must pay it all. Futhermore, the government will also pay for 50% of all home water bills for the months of April…

Housing, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary http://www.gacetaoficialdebolivia.gob.bo/normas/buscar_comp/(COVID-19) socpro
El Gobierno inyectará Bs 156 millones a la economía bolivia

El Gobierno inyectará Bs 156 millones a la economía de la ciudad de El Alto mediante los bonos Familia y Canasta Familiar, para la etapa de cuarentena total.

The Government will inject Bs 156 million into the economy of the city of El Alto through the Family and Family Basket bonds, for the total quarantine stage.

Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers, Financing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www.periodicobolivia.bo/gobierno-inyectara-bs-156-millones-a-la-economi… socpro
Bono Familia ampliado bolivia

Amplió el pago del Bono Familia a los estudiantes con discapacidad del sistema público. Pago de 500 bolivianos.

Extended the payment of the Bono Familia to students with disabilities in the public system. Payment of 500 bolivianos.

Disability, Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://www1.abi.bo/abi_/?i=447921&k=202003110202 socpro
Venezuela anuncia medidas para reforzar economía del país venezuela

Payroll Plan for small and medium sized companies through the Patria system for a period of up to six months. It will be activated at the request of the companies, to protect the socio-economic stability and the productive capacity of the companies that have ceased their activities due to the…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.telesurtv.net/news/venezuela-medidas-economicas-pandemia-coronaviru… socpro
Gobierno: La canasta familiar gratuita será entregada a los que no tienen un ingreso fijo bolivia

La canasta familiar gratuita anunciada por la presidenta Jeanine Añez para mitigar el impacto de la cuarentena por la pandemia del covid-19 será entregada a personas que no tienen un ingreso económico fijo. "El primer criterio (para entregar este beneficio) es que, si usted es asalariado,…

The free family basket announced by President Jeanine Añez to mitigate the impact of the covid-19 pandemic quarantine will be given to people who do not have a fixed income. "The first criterion (for providing this benefit) is that, if you are a wage earner, you will not have access to the family

Social assistance, Food and nutrition covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://correodelsur.com/sociedad/20200326_gobierno-la-canasta-familiar-gratuit… socpro
Moratoria en el pago de las hipotecas: qué es, requisitos y cómo solicitarla bolivia

La crisis sanitaria del Covid-19 ha hecho que el Gobierno aplace el pago de las hipotecas a personas que han visto mermados sus ingresos.

The Covid-19 health crisis has caused the government to defer payment of mortgages to people who have seen their income reduced.

Housing, Social assistance, Financing covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://as.com/diarioas/2020/03/20/actualidad/1584707779_440532.html socpro
El Gobierno anuncia el ‘Bono Familia’ de Bs 500 por cada escolar de primaria de colegios fiscales bolivia

It is prohibited to suspend the basic services of potable water, electricity and gas.

Housing, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://la-razon.com/sociedad/Gobierno-Bono-Familia-primaria-coronavirus_0_3332… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 vietnam

Approved temporarily cutting electricity prices by a maximum of 10 percent for 3 months to support firms and households. The support is estimated at approximately VND 11 trillion or nearly 0.1 percent of GDP.

Housing covid19 Published Measures summary socpro
Gov’t economic team rolls out P27.1 B package vs COVID-19 pandemic

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)’s
Scholarship Programs amounting to P3 billion will support affected and
temporarily displaced workers through upskilling and reskilling. It is also
offering free courses for all who would like to acquire new…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.dof.gov.ph/govt-economic-team-rolls-out-p27-1-b-package-vs-covid-19… socpro
Gov’t economic team rolls out P27.1 B package vs COVID-19 pandemic

The Social Security System mobilized existing P1.2 billion to cover
unemployment benefits for displaced workers. This will cover unemployment
insurance benefits to projected 30,000 to 60,000 workers who will lose their
jobs as a result of the possible layoffs in, or closures…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.dof.gov.ph/govt-economic-team-rolls-out-p27-1-b-package-vs-covid-19… socpro
Covid-19: Maduro proíbe despedimentos e suspende pagamento de rendas na Venezuela venezuela

Increase in deliveries of subsidized food parcels through the CLAP program (inversión agroalimentaria para la distribución de siete millones de cajas CLAP - alimentos subsidiados distribuidos por el Estado).

Food and nutrition, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://expresso.pt/coronavirus/2020-03-22-Covid-19-Maduro-proibe-despedimentos… socpro
Bolivia: FAMILIES BONUS EXTENSION bolivia

Bolivia Emprende (17.04.2020) EXPANSION OF THE FAMILIES BONUS to students of the Fiscal and Agreement Educational Units of the Education Area for Young and Adult People of the Alternative and Special Education Subsystem; The Private Educational Units of the initial, primary and secondary…

EXPANSION OF THE FAMILIES BONUS to students of the Fiscal and Agreement Educational Units of the Education Area for Young and Adult People of the Alternative and Special Education Subsystem; The Private Educational Units of the initial, primary and secondary levels.

Family benefits, Social assistance covid19, Non-contributory Published Measures summary https://boliviaemprende.com/noticias/decreto-supremo-n-4215-bono-universal socpro
N. Macedonia to grant interest-free loans to coronavirus-hit MSMEs North Macedonia

The government is subsidizing social contributions for employees in
companies from sectors of tourism, transport, catering and other affected
companies, for April, May, and June of 2020, with a subsidy of contributions
per employee up to 50% of the average salary paid in…

Contribution collection and compliance, Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://seenews.com/news/n-macedonia-to-grant-interest-free-loans-to-coronaviru… socpro
Policy Responses to COVID-19 vietnam

Cash benefits to: Workers who temporarily stopped working or have been on unpaid leave (VND 1.8 million/person/month); (iv) unemployed workers without unemployment insurance, and self-employed workers (VND 1 million/person/month); (v) households with monthly taxable revenue below VND 100 million…

Cash transfers covid19, Non-contributory Proposition Measures summary socpro