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Iran: $305 million to Support Those Who Have Lost Jobs Amid Coronavirus Outbreak | iran | financialtribune.com (06.04.2020) The government will allocate 50,000 billion rials ($305 million) to Unemployment Insurance Fund to support those who have lost their jobs amid the outbreak of coronavirus, an official with the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare said. “To prevent… |
Allocation of 50,000 billion rials (USD $305 million) to the Unemployment Insurance Fund to support dismissed workers. Use of electronic forms to request the unemployment benefit instead of going to the minitry's bureaus. |
The government will allocate 50,000 billion rials ($305 million) to Unemployment Insurance Fund to support those who have lost their jobs amid the outbreak of coronavirus, an official with the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare said. “To prevent the spread of the virus, ap |
Unemployment, Service delivery | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://financialtribune.com/articles/domestic-economy/102718/iran-allocates-30… | mmarquez | |
Corona-Fall im Betrieb – Was ist zu tun? | germany | Diese Frage kann sich aktuell in jedem Betrieb stellen: Was ist zu tun, wenn ein Mitarbeiter oder eine Mitarbeiterin sich mit dem Corona-Virus infiziert hat oder der begründete Verdacht auf eine Infektion besteht. Eine neue… |
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Occupational accidents and diseases | covid19, prevention | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://www.dguv.de/de/mediencenter/pm/pressearchiv/2020/quartal_2/details_2_38… | btreichel | ||
Germany-BGHW: Aushänge für Kassen und Bedientheken auf Englisch und Türkisch | turkey, germany | Die Berufsgenossenschaft für Handel und Warenlogistik hat ihre speziellen Sicherheitshinweise für die Handels- und Warenlogistikbranche nun auch in… |
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks | covid19, prevention | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://www.bghw.de/die-bghw/faq/faqs-rund-um-corona/spezielle-fragen-fuer-besc… | btreichel | |||
COVID actions for the workplace from ILO, IOE and ITUC | The international occupational safety and health comunity has developped a set of guides, actions and sources of information to formulate COVID-19 responses for the workplace. Here are the links to their websites: … |
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks | covid19, prevention | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | btreichel | |||||
Colombia: Subsidio de emergencia para cesantes | colombia | agenciadeempleocolsubsidio.com (27.03.2020) El Subsidio de emergencia es un beneficio que se otorga a partir del decreto 488 de 27 de marzo de 2020. Como una medida de orden laboral, dentro del Estado de Emergencia, Económica, Social y Ecológica. ¿Quiénes pueden acceder a este subsidio… |
Emergency subsidy for dismissed workers who do not have any other income, including from social assistance. Workers- including the self-employed- must have contributed at least for a year to Colsubsidio (the Family Compensation Fund). The subsidy consists of:
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¿QUIÉNES PUEDEN ACCEDER A ESTE SUBSIDIO?
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Unemployment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://agenciadeempleocolsubsidio.com/personas/subsidio-de-emergencia/ | mmarquez | |
Spanish Government Aims to Roll Out Basic Income ‘Soon’ | spain | Bloomberg (05.04.2020) The Spanish government is working to roll out a universal basic income as soon as possible, as part of a battery of actions aimed at countering the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Economy Minister Nadia Calvino. Social Security Minister Jose Luis Escriva… |
The Spanish government is working to roll out a universal basic income as soon as possible, as part of a battery of actions aimed at countering the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Economy Minister Nadia Calvino. Social Security Minister Jose Luis Escriva is coordinating the… |
Social assistance | covid19, universal-basic-income | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-05/spanish-government-aims-to-r… | pmassetti | ||
Kenya: Cash transfer to the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable groups | kenya | nation.co.ke (25.03.2020) Some of the measures announced by the government are: Appropriation of an additional Ksh. 10 Billion to the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable members of our society through cash-transfers by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, to cushion them from the… |
Appropriation of an additional Ksh. 10 Billion to the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable members of our society through cash-transfers by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, to cushion them from the adverse economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and tax relief for persons earning… |
Here is the full speech delivered by the President Kenyatta Wednesday afternoon: |
Social assistance | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Coronavirus-in-Kenya-Uhuru-full-speech-/1056-5504… | mmarquez | |
Argentina: La ANSES informará a partir del lunes quienes podrán continuar su trámite para cobrar el IFE | argentina | noticias.anses.gob.ar (05.04.2020) La ANSES comunica que los solicitantes del Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia (IFE) podrán conocer, a partir de las 00 horas del lunes 6 de abril, si reúnen los requisitos para poder acceder a esta prestación extraordinaria de 10.000 pesos que se cobrará en el… |
La ANSES comunica que los solicitantes del Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia (IFE) podrán conocer, a partir de las 00 horas del lunes 6 de abril, si reúnen los requisitos para poder acceder a esta prestación extraordinaria de 10.000 pesos que se cobrará en el curso de este mes. Quienes hayan |
Family benefits, Social assistance | covid19, family | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | http://noticias.anses.gob.ar/noticia/la-anses-informara-a-partir-del-lunes-quie… | mmarquez | ||
Singapore: Nominated MP proposes temporary universal basic income scheme to help S'poreans get through Covid-19 crisis | singapore | The Straits Times (07.04.2020) Give all Singaporeans a universal basic income for the duration of the coronavirus crisis, to assure them that their basic needs will be met even if they lose their jobs, said Nominated MP Walter Theseira. Under his proposal, dubbed the Majulah Universal Basic… |
Proposal: Give all Singaporeans a universal basic income for the duration of the coronavirus crisis, to assure them that their basic needs will be met even if they lose their jobs, said Nominated MP Walter Theseira. Under his proposal, dubbed the Majulah Universal Basic Income Scheme (MUBI), all… |
Cash transfers | covid19, universal-basic-income | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/nominated-mp-proposes-temporary-universal… | pmassetti | ||
Publications | socialprotection.org | Documents - curation |
covid19 | https://socialprotection.org/discover/publications?f%5B0%5D=field_publications_… | pmassetti | ||||||
News | socialprotection.org | news articles - curation |
covid19 | https://socialprotection.org/discover/news | pmassetti | ||||||
Coronavirus COVID-19 Cases in Latin American and Caribbean Countries | Americas | covid19 | https://unwfp.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/4dc06f67258348dfbb9… | pmassetti | ||||||
CVA and COVID-19 - Google Docs | covid19 | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vk6ShfDS-_kVVGeGcNzFXhKLSMgK-VyDfa09ZkhWZOE… | pmassetti | |||||||
Japan to give ¥300,000 to struggling households as COVID-19 cases rise | japan | The Japan Times (03.04.2020) The government will provide ¥300,000 (2800$) in cash to each household suffering from falling incomes amid the spread of the new coronavirus. About 10 million of the nation's 58 million households are expected to be eligible for the cash program, a key pillar… |
The government will provide ¥300,000 (2800$) in cash to each household suffering from falling incomes amid the spread of the new coronavirus. About 10 million of the nation's 58 million households are expected to be eligible for the cash program, a key pillar of an emergency economic… |
Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/04/03/national/cash-stimulus-coronavirus… | pmassetti | ||
Korea: Tackling COVID-19. Health, Quarantine and Economic Measures | korea, Republic of | On 29 February, the number of new COVID-19 cases for the day surged to 909 in Korea. 4 weeks later, on March 30, the number of new cases dropped to 78. “South Korea took rapid, intrusive measures against COVID-19 and they worked” (… |
Prevention of occupational risks, Social assistance | covid19, prevention | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://ecck.eu/tackling-covid-19-health-quarantine-and-economic-measures-of-so… | btreichel | |||
United Kingdom: Report on 2249 patients critically ill with COVID-19 | united kingdom | The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) provides information about the quality of health care to those who commission, manage, deliver and experience critical care through national clinical audits and clinical and health services research… |
Health, Prevention of occupational risks | covid19, prevention, universal health care | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://www.icnarc.org/About/Latest-News/2020/04/04/Report-On-2249-Patients-Cri… | btreichel | |||
India: Activities of IGFP on Migrant Workers & Construction Workers during Lockdown Period – Indo German Focal Point prevention & social security for India | india | During this unprecedented time the world and India are facing due to the Coronavirus outbreak, it has been the endeavour of Indo-German Focal Point (IGFP) to rise to the ocassion in supporting the important role of the State in investing in prevention, by addressing issues such as… |
Prevention of occupational risks | covid19, prevention | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | http://indogermanfocalpoint.com/activities-of-igfp-on-migrant-workers-construct… | btreichel | |||
India: Odisha CM announces Rs 2,200 crore package for weaker sections | india | indiatoday.in (27.03.2020) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a 22,200 million Indian Rupees (INR) support package for the welfare of economically weaker sections of society in Odisha to deal with the coronavirus related impact. |
A 2,200 million Indian Rupees (INR) support package for the welfare of economically weaker sections of society in Odisha to deal with the coronavirus related impact.
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Old-age pensions, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-in-india-odisha-cm-announces-… | btreichel | ||
Kyrgyzstan: The Government approved an action plan to provide social support to the population and ensure food security | kyrgyz republic | gov.kg (30.03.2020) The Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Muhammedkaly Abylgaziev, held a meeting, which resulted in the adoption of a plan to reduce the negative impact on economic and social stability in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection. Among the measures there is the… |
Among the measures there is the decision to provide targeted social assistance to low-income families in the form of food packages. It was recommended to large producers,… |
The Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Muhammedkaly Abylgaziev, held a meeting, which resulted in the adoption of a plan to reduce the negative impact on economic and social stability i |
Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19, family | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/okmt-kalkty-sotsialdyk-zhaktan-koldoo-zhana-azyk-t… | cambrosio | |
Cap Vert: Covid-19: Government announces financial and fiscal measures to support companies | cabo verde | asemana.publ.cv (25.03.2020) Government announces measures related to labour markets and social protection to face the emergency: |
Government announces measures related to labour markets and social protection to face the emergency: |
MEASURES TO SUPPORT BUSINESS AND INCREASE ITS LIQUIDITY: - Creation of lines of credit and guarant |
Unemployment | covid19, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.asemana.publ.cv/?MEDIDAS-PARA-APOIAR-AS-EMPRESAS-E-AUMENTAR-A=&ak=1 | cambrosio | |
Bulgaria: Extraordinary unemployment benefits | bulgaria | Dnevnik.bg (30.03.2020) On 23 March the National Assembly adopted an Emergency Measures and Actions Act. One of the anti-crisis measures that the government has proposed to support businesses because of the Coronavirus epidemic is that the State pays 60% of workers' insurance income for up… |
One of the anti-crisis measures that the government has proposed to support businesses because of the Coronavirus epidemic is that the State pays 60% of workers' insurance income for up to 3 months if the employer pays the difference and commits not to cut people off. |
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Unemployment, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.dnevnik.bg/biznes/2020/03/30/4048117_priemaneto_na_dokumenti_za_dur… | cambrosio | |
Belize: Government Announces New Measures In Response To Covid-19 | belize | pressoffice.gov.bz (20.03.2020) While Belize still has no confirmed case of the virus, the bi-partisan committee took very important decisions to further protect the health and well-being of Belizeans and reduce the threat of the virus spreading to Belize. A BZ$25M loan will be used as… |
A BZ$25M loan will be used as relief for employees affected by this crisis, especially those in the tourism industry (cash transfers). |
The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow and the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. John Briceño announced a range of new measures taken by the Government of Belize as part of the response to the imminent threat of COVID-19. These decisions were taken at the first meeting of the COVID-19 Nat |
Employment, Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/government-announces-new-measures-in-response-to… | cambrosio | |
Iceland: New reduced employment scheme | iceland | Reduced Employment Ratio Parliament has passed the Minister of Social and Children’s Affairs’ bill on the entitlement to the payment of unemployment benefits alongside reduced employment ratio due to temporary company recessions. The Act provides that wages paid alongside reduced… |
The Icelandic parliament adopted a bill creating a new partial unemployment scheme to cover employees seeing a reduction in their working hours. |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.vinnumalastofnun.is/en/information-regarding-covid-19/reduced-emplo… | pgirard | ||
Norway: New unemployment measures to curb the financial impacts of the coronavirus outbreak | norway | regjeringen.no (27.03.2020) In the past two weeks, 274 000 unemployment benefit applications have been submitted, and the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) reports that 291 000 people were registered as fully unemployed on 24 March. This corresponds to 10.4 per cent… |
New measures concerning unemployment benefits: |
New measures to curb the financial impacts of the coronavirus outbreak Press release | Date: 28/03/2020 | No: 18/2020 Friday 27 March, the Government put forward additional financial measures to address the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak. ‘ |
Unemployment | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-measures-to-curb-the-financial-impact… | cambrosio | |
Norway: New measures to curb the financial impacts of the coronavirus outbreak | norway | regjeringen.no (27.03.2020) Friday 27 March, the Government put forward additional financial measures to address the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak. Health related measures include: |
Health related measures include: |
New measures to curb the financial impacts of the coronavirus outbreak Press release | Date: 28/03/2020 | No: 18/2020 Friday 27 March, the Government put forward additional financial measures to address the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak. ‘ |
Health, Cash sickness benefits | covid19, self-employed | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-measures-to-curb-the-financial-impact… | cambrosio |