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Portugal: Extraordinary support for employers and employees portugal

covid19estamoson.gov.pt (20.03.2020)

The Extraordinary Support for maintaining employment contracts is an extraordinary financial support attributed to the company, per worker, destined exclusively to the payment of remuneration, during periods of temporary reduction of working…

- Partial unemployment: in case of  business closure or reduction of hours, employees are entitled to 66% of their salary, up to a lmiit of € 1,333.50, of which 70% is reimbursed to the employer by Social security. 

- Waiving of employer's social security contributions: …

Who can access this extraordinary support for maintaining employment contracts in a business crisis?

Unemployment, Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-de-apoio-emprego-empresas/ mmarquez
Germany: Financial support to workers germany

Overview of the main measures implemented in Germany for workers:

- Emergency child supplement
- Compensation for loss of income due to the school closure
- Partial unemployment
- Simplified access to a basic income

Family benefits, Parental leave, Unemployment covid19 https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/corona-pandemie/finanzielle-unterstuetzung pgirard
US: Stimulus Checks, Unemployment Benefits and More Details From the Coronavirus Bill United States

The New York Times (25.03.2020) The largest economic stimulus measure in modern history would authorize direct payments to taxpayers and loans to small businesses, and create a $500 billion corporate bailout fund.

WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials and top Democrats finalized an agreement early Wednesday morning on a roughly $2 trillion rescue package to confront the coronavirus pandemic, the larges

Unemployment covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/us/politics/whats-in-coronavirus-stimulus-bi… pmassetti
US: Gig economy: What the new stimulus package means to freelancers United States

usatoday.com (28.03.2020) On Friday, President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion stimulus bill to help millions of Americans stay afloat during the coronavrus pandemic, as many were laid off or are struggling financially. Under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, included in the stimulus bill…

Under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, included in the stimulus bill, freelancers and gig workers can receive half the average unemployment benefit in their state and an extra $600 per week.   The new assistance program was created to help qualify self-employed workers who couldn't…

Unemployment covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/03/28/gig-economy-what-new-stimulus-pa… pmassetti
Germany: emergency child allowance germany

185 EUR conditional child allowance for parents who see their income reduced due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Conditions are simplified and application process is facilitated through online tools.

185 EUR conditional child allowance for parents who see their income reduced due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Conditions are simplified and application process is facilitated through online tools.

Family benefits covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/familie/unterstuetzung-fuer-familien--die-s… pgirard
Italy: baby-sitting benefits italy

Details of the Italian baby-sitting benefits scheme of 600 EUR

Family benefits covid19 https://www.inps.it/bussola/VisualizzaDoc.aspx?sVirtualURL=/Circolari/Circolare… pgirard
Italy: Extension of parental leave and baby-sitting benefits italy Family benefits, Parental leave covid19 https://www.inps.it/nuovoportaleinps/default.aspx?itemdir=53542 pgirard
Italy: emergency parental leave italy

In order to support families during the closure of schools, Italy implemented an extraordinary parental leave of 15 days, which is being extended of an additional 12 days.

Extraordinary paid parental leave increases by 12 days for each month in March and April 2020.

Family benefits, Parental leave covid19, family Published Measures summary https://www.inps.it/bussola/VisualizzaDoc.aspx?sVirtualURL=/Circolari/Circolare… pgirard
Coronavirus: So lässt sich das Infektionsrisiko für das Fahrpersonal senken — BG Verkehr germany

Der Güterkraftverkehr und andere in der BG Verkehr versicherte Branchen der Verkehrswirtschaft nehmen in der derzeitigen Lage eine Schlüsselrolle ein. Sie sorgen dafür, dass die Versorgung der Bevölkerung mit Gütern und Waren unterbrechungsfrei gewährleistet ist. Dazu müssen sich Mitarbeitende…

Occupational accidents and diseases covid19, prevention Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://www.bg-verkehr.de/presse/pressemitteilungen/coronavirus-so-laesst-sich-… btreichel
Italy: Exceptional waiver for the validation of personal protective equipment italy

In order to speed up the validation process of personal protective equipment dedicated to mitigate risks linked to the covid19, Italy has simplified the approval process.

covid19 https://www.inail.it/cs/internet/comunicazione/news-ed-eventi/news/news-validaz… pgirard
Italy: Recommendations for the protection of Health workers italy

ROME - "Covid-19 and protection of health workers" is online, the second edition of the document published by the Inail which contains indications to protect the health and safety of this category of workers, at the forefront of the fight against the health emergency in course in our country,…

Prevention of occupational risks covid19, prevention Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://www.inail.it/cs/internet/comunicazione/news-ed-eventi/news/news-covid19… pgirard
Coronavirus, doctors, nurses and health care workers are covered by INAIL italy

ROME - The new Coronavirus infections of doctors, nurses and other employees of the National Health Service and of any other public or private health facility insured with Inail, which occurred in the work environment or due to the performance of the work activity, are fully protected as…

Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks covid19, prevention Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention https://www.inail.it/cs/internet/comunicazione/news-ed-eventi/news/news-nota-17… btreichel
Italy: Coronavirus, the infections of doctors, nurses and health care workers protected against accidents at work italy

inail.it (17.03.2020)  The new Coronavirus infections of doctors, nurses and other employees of the National Health Service and of any other public or private health facility insured with Inail, which occurred in the work environment or due to the performance of the work activity, are fully…

The new Coronavirus infections of doctors, nurses and other employees of the National Health Service and of any other public or private health facility insured with Inail, which occurred…

As clarified in a note, the INAIL protection covers the entire period of home or quarantine isolation and any subsequent one, due to the prolongation of illness that determines an absolute temporar

Occupational accidents and diseases covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.inail.it/cs/internet/comunicazione/news-ed-eventi/news/news-nota-17… mmarquez
Australia unveils 'job keeper' payments to keep economy running australia

Reuters (30.03.2020) Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday committed a A$130 billion ($79.86 billion) package to help save jobs as shockwaves from the coronavirus pandemic rip through the economy. The package includes a A$1,500 ($923.10) “job keeper” payment to be paid to…

A$130 billion ($79.86 billion) package to help save jobs as shockwaves from the coronavirus pandemic rip through the economy. The package includes a A$1,500 ($923.10) “job keeper” payment to be paid to employers every two weeks, for each worker under the scheme.

Reuters (30.03.2020) Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday committed a A$130 billion ($79.86 billion) package to help save jobs as shockwaves from the coronavirus pandemic rip through the economy. The package includes a A$1,500 ($923.10) “job keeper” payment to be paid to employ

Unemployment covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-australia-payments/austra… pmassetti
Italy: simplified procedure to access e-services italy

In order to facilitate the access to e-services and request emergency allowances, the Italian administration simplified the procedures to request an e-access and  PIN code.

Service quality covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.inps.it/nuovoportaleinps/default.aspx?itemdir=53534 pgirard
Italy: INPS Administrative measures italy

For internal use: administrative measures implemented by INPS in Italy

covid19 https://www.inps.it/nuovoportaleinps/default.aspx?itemdir=53474 pgirard
Panama: Ejecutivo reduce temporalmente la jornada de trabajo ante pandemia de COVID-19 panama

mitradel.gob.pa (13.03.2020)

El Decreto Ejecutivo No. 71 indica que los empleadores que sugieran reducir las horas de trabajo, lo consensuará con cada colaborador, definiendo los términos de la reducción de las horas laborables. Para esto, el Decreto Ejecutivo No. 71 establece un…

- Introduction of a new and temporary decree to the Labor Code that introduces the possibility of reduced working hours and of changing work location (possibly teleworking) in order to reduce the infection rate and proability from COVID-19.

Ejecutivo regula temporalmente las modificaciones a la jornada de trabajo ante pandemia de COVID-19

El Consejo de Gabinete reunido la mañana de este viernes 13 de marzo de 2020, aprobó el Decreto Ejecutivo No. 71, “que reglamenta temporalmente el artículo 159 del Código de Trabajo”, ant

covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.mitradel.gob.pa/ejecutivo-regula-temporalmente-las-modificaciones-a… mmarquez
Panama: Prestación por enfermedad para trabajadores diagnosticados con el Covid-19 panama

mitradel.gob.pa (16.03.2020)

La norma establece que los trabajadores procedentes del exterior, mediante cualquier medio de transporte terrestre, marítimo o aéreo, de lugares o países declarados como áreas de riesgo deberá reportar su procedencia ante las Autoridades Sanitarias y…

- Paid sick leave to workers infected with the Covid-19 that are in quarantine

Mediante el Decreto Ejecutivo No. 78 del 16 de marzo de 2020, el Gobierno Nacional, a través del Ministerio de Trabajo y Desarrollo Laboral (Mitradel), hace de obligatorio cumplimiento la implementación de medidas que promuevan la higiene y seguridad en los espacios laborale

Cash sickness benefits covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.mitradel.gob.pa/acciones-preventivas-de-contagio-de-covid-19-en-esp… mmarquez
New Zealand: New measures: Deferral of the disability allowance and annual income reviews new zealand

workandincome.govt.nz (27.03.2020) We’re making urgent changes to the way we do things – taking into account the health and safety of our clients and each other. From Monday 30 March we’re:

  • deferring the need to provide subsequent medical certificates for clients already getting…
  • deferring the need to provide subsequent medical certificates for clients already getting Jobseeker Support, Sole Parent Support, Supported Living Payment and Child Disability Allowance.
  • deferring any Disability Allowance reviews
  • delaying Annual Reviews (including all…

If you've been affected by COVID-19, we may be able to provide financial support. You may be self-isolating at home, or your work may be affected.

Last updated: 27 March 2020

Changes to the way we do things

We’re making urgent changes to t

Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://workandincome.govt.nz/eligibility/emergencies/2020/coronavirus.html#null mmarquez
Mexico: Adelantan 4 meses de pago a pensión de adultos mayores por coronavirus mexico

plumaslibres.com.mx (18.03.2020) Ciudad de México.- El presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador anunció un adelanto de 4 meses de pensión a adultos mayores, como parte de las medidas implementadas para reducir el impacto del contagio comunitario de coronavirus Covid-19,…

- Anticipation of old-age pension payment

Ciudad de México.- El presidente Andrés Manuel López Obrador anunció un adelanto de 4 meses de pensión a adultos mayores, como parte de las medidas implementadas para reducir el impacto del contagio comunitario de 

Old-age pensions covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://plumaslibres.com.mx/2020/03/18/anuncia-amlo-que-adelantan-4-meses-de-pa… mmarquez
Malaysia: Anticipation of payment of cash transfer and additional payment of BSH program malaysia

thestar.com.my (16.03.2020) Meanwhile, Muhyiddin said that the RM200 payment for Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) recipients will be brought forward to March 16 from its initial date in May. “The BSH payments amounting to RM760mil will benefit 3.8 million BSH households." He also announced that an…

- Anticipation of cash transfer payment of the BSH program

- Additional cash transfer (one-off) in May for recipients of the BSH program

- The additional cash transfer will benefit about 1.2 million more households

PUTRAJAYA: The revised economic stimulus package under the Perikatan Nasional government will have additional benefits for employees who are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

According to Muhyiddin, an Economic Action Council (EAC) meeting wh

Social assistance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/16/pm-workers-forced-to-take-unp… mmarquez
Malaysia: Workers forced to take unpaid leave to receive cash assistance of RM600 a month malaysia

thestar.com.my (16.03.2020) Employees who are affected will receive financial assistance of RM600 each month for a maximum period of six months, said Muhyiddin. Workers who are given notice to take unpaid leave beginning March 1 will be eligible for the financial assistance, said Muhyiddin. “…

- Social assistance for employees forced to take unpaid leave

PUTRAJAYA: The revised economic stimulus package under the Perikatan Nasional government will have additional benefits for employees who are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, says Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

According to Muhyiddin, an Economic Action Council (EAC) meeting wh

Unemployment, Social assistance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/16/pm-workers-forced-to-take-unp… mmarquez
Japan: Employment Adjustment Subsidy: Qualifications relaxed to support business impacted from the novel Coronavirus infection japan

en.an-japan.com (27.02.2020) Now in late February 2020, the novel coronavirus is spreading around the globe and impacting people and business. Japan is also hit severely by the virus that stops influx of Chinese tourists and has many events and gatherings cancelled or postponed. Some businesses…

- Subsidy to companies that allow partial paid leave instead of recurring to dismissal of workers

 Now in late February 2020, the novel coronavirus is spreading around the globe and impacting people and business. Japan is also hit severely by the virus that stops influx of Chinese tourists and has many events and gatherings cancelled or postponed. Some businesses have to consider down-sizing

Unemployment covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://en.an-japan.com/2020/02/27/emp-subsidy/ mmarquez
Japan: Osaka to offer free school lunches as virus hits local economy japan

mainichi.jp (18.03.2020)

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- The city government of Osaka officially decided Wednesday to offer free school lunches to all of its public elementary and junior high school students from April to alleviate the financial burden on households caused by the spread of the novel…

- Free school lunches to all public elementary and junior high school students

OSAKA (Kyodo) -- The city government of Osaka officially decided Wednesday to offer free school lunches to all of its public elementary and junior high school students from April to alleviate the financial burden on households caused by the spread of the novel coronavirus.


     
Social assistance covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20200318/p2g/00m/0na/020000c mmarquez
Jamaica: Education Ministry providing food to PATH students amid school closure jamaica

jamaica-gleaner.com (16.03.2020)

As part of its education in emergencies response plans, the Ministry says , in collaboration with school leaders, teachers and educational partners, it has already provided significant support to enable continued teaching and learning while students are…

- in-kind support (food) for PATH program students

The Ministry of Education says it will be providing nutritional support through Nutrition Products Limited to students on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) for the period that they will be out of school over the next two weeks.

As part of it

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