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| Switzerland: Coronavirus: compensation for reduced working hours for on-call workers | switzerland | Federal Council (28.10.2020) On October 28, 2020, the Federal Council amended the Covid-19 unemployment insurance ordinance. With this change, the right to compensation for reduced working hours is granted to on-call workers who have an indefinite contract. The change comes into effect… |
The Federal Council amended the Covid-19 unemployment insurance ordinance. With this change, the right to compensation for reduced working hours is granted to on-call workers who have an indefinite contract. The change comes into effect retroactively on September 1, 2020. |
Coronavirus: compensation for reduced working hours for on-call workers |
Employment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.seco.admin.ch/seco/fr/home/seco/nsb-news.msg-id-80891.html | siha | |
| Where is the Money Coming From? : Ten Stylized Fact on Financing Social Protection Responses to COVID-19 | worldbank.org (nov 2020) The unprecedented and ongoing scale-up of social protection responses to the COVID-19 pandemic dwarf the response to the Great Recession. But how are countries financing such scale-up efforts? This note lays out ten stylized findings from a rapid review of social… |
Financing, COVID-19 | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail… | pmassetti | ||||
| Monaco: Covid-19/ Youth employment assistance | monaco | Public service (19.11.2020) Employment assistance for young Monegasques or residents, under the age of 26, looking for a first job or first permanent professional integration, registered with the Commission for the Integration of Graduates and the Youth Employment Unit allows companies… |
Employment assistance for young Monegasques or residents, under the age of 26, looking for a first job or first permanent professional integration, registered with the Commission for the Integration of Graduates and the Youth Employment Unit allows companies that recruit them to benefit from… |
Youth employment assistance
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Employment, Employment of young workers, COVID-19 | covid19, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://service-public-entreprises.gouv.mc/Covid-19/Relance-economique/Emploi/M… | siha | |
| Monaco: Renewal of Partial Exemption from Employers' Charges (EPCP) measure | monaco | Service Public (19.11.2020) As part of the Principality's economic recovery plan, the Government has decided to renew the Partial Exemption from Employers' Charges (EPCP) measure . From… |
The Partial Exemption from Employers' Charges (EPCP) of Autonomous pension fund (CAR) and… |
Principles and Conditions
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Extension of coverage, Contribution collection and compliance, COVID-19 | contribution collection, covid19, extending coverage | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://service-public-entreprises.gouv.mc/Covid-19/Relance-economique/Aide-aux… | siha | |
| Covid-19 and the U.S. Safety Net | United States | NBER (October 2020) This working paper examine trends in employment, earnings, and incomes over the last two decades in the United States, and how the safety net has responded to changing fortunes, including the shutdown of the economy in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. The U.S. safety net is… |
COVID-19 | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.nber.org/papers/w27911 | pmassetti | |||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina: increase in budget to provide liquidity support to the most vulnerable sectors / activities | bosnia-herzegovina | fbihvlada.gov.ba (16.10.2020) The Government of the Federation of BiH adopted the Decree on Intervention Measures to Support Vulnerable Sectors of the FBiH Economy in the Circumstances of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The general objective is to provide… |
The Government of the Federation of BiH adopted the Decree on Intervention Measures to Support Vulnerable Sectors of the FBiH Economy in the Circumstances of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The general objective is to provide liquidity support to the most… |
Unemployment, Cash transfers, Financing, COVID-19 | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.fbihvlada.gov.ba/bosanski/aktuelno_v2.php?akt_id=8872 | cambrosio | ||
| EU: COVID-19: Presidency and Parliament reach political agreement on REACT-EU - Consilium | european union | The EU is making additional financial resources available to the member states to strengthen cohesion and boost the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The German Presidency of the Council and the European Parliament today reached a political agreement on REACT-EU, an emergency… |
covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2020/11/18/covid-19-pre… | pmassetti | ||||
| Official website of the Russian BRICS Chairmanship in 2020 | Russian Federation | October 2020 . See in particular the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Labour and Employment |
brics | Published_SS_Monitor | https://eng.brics-russia2020.ru/documents/ | pmassetti | ||||
| Spain: Social Security pays tomorrow 234.21 million euros in benefits to more than 256,000 self-employed workers | spain | La Seguridad Social abona mañana viernes 234,21 millones de euros a más de 256.000 trabajadores autónomos a los que les ha sido reconocida alguna de las prestaciones puestas en marcha para paliar la situación de este colectivo como consecuencia de la pandemia de la COVID-19. |
La Seguridad Social abona mañana viernes 234,21 millones de euros a más de 256.000 trabajadores autónomos a los que les ha sido reconocida alguna de las prestaciones puestas en marcha para paliar la situación de este colectivo como consecuencia de la pandemia de la COVID-19. |
The Spanish Social Security Institution will pay 234.21 million euros to more than 256,000 self-employed workers who have been granted some of the benefits implemented to alleviate the situation of this group as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Cash transfers, COVID-19 | coverage, covid19, self-employed | Published Measures summary | https://revista.seg-social.es/2020/10/29/la-seguridad-social-paga-manana-23421-… | mmarquez | |
| Bangladesh: Govt caps MFS’s cash-out charge for safety net funds | bangladesh | thedailystar.net (16.11.2020) The government decision to distribute the fund under its social safety net programme through mobile financial services will ensure transparency and bring more unbanked people under the formal financial system, according to industry people. |
Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/govt-caps-mfss-cash-out-charge-safet… | pmassetti | ||||
| Slovenia: Extended three public invitations for subsidized employment of the unemployed | slovenia | EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OF SLOVENIA (11.11.2020) Incentives for the employment of persons from the training workshop program, the monthly subsidy amounts to EUR 740. It is paid 6 times for a minimum of 6 months of employment or 12 times for a minimum of 12 months of uninterrupted employment. … |
Incentives for the employment of persons from the training workshop program, the monthly subsidy amounts to EUR 740. It is paid 6 times for a minimum of 6 months of employment or 12 times for a minimum of 12 months of uninterrupted employment. Subsidized employment is financed by the… |
Employment, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.ess.gov.si/obvestila/obvestilo/podaljsana-tri-javna-povabila-za-sub… | siha | ||
| Slovenia: Extended three public invitations for subsidized employment of the unemployed | slovenia | EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OF SLOVENIA (11.11.2020) Incentives for the employment of persons from the training workshop program, the monthly subsidy amounts to EUR 740. It is paid 6 times for a minimum of 6 months of employment or 12 times for a minimum of 12 months of uninterrupted employment. … |
Incentives for the employment of persons from the training workshop program, the monthly subsidy amounts to EUR 740. It is paid 6 times for a minimum of 6 months of employment or 12 times for a minimum of 12 months of uninterrupted employment. Subsidized employment is financed by the… |
Employment, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | Emergency grants, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.ess.gov.si/obvestila/obvestilo/podaljsana-tri-javna-povabila-za-sub… | siha | ||
| Slovenia: Extended three public invitations for subsidized employment of the unemployed | slovenia | EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OF SLOVENIA (11.11.2020) The monthly subsidy for permanent employment of unemployed young people with permanent residence in western Slovenia (cohesion region) amounts to EUR 208. It can be paid for a maximum of 24 months. The employment relationship must be… |
The monthly subsidy for permanent employment of unemployed young people with permanent residence in western Slovenia (cohesion region) amounts to EUR 208. It can be paid for a maximum of 24 months. The employment relationship must be concluded for an indefinite period. |
Employment, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.ess.gov.si/obvestila/obvestilo/podaljsana-tri-javna-povabila-za-sub… | siha | ||
| Slovenia: Extended three public invitations for subsidized employment of the unemployed | slovenia | EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OF SLOVENIA (11.11.2020) As part of the public invitation Zaposli.me , employers can obtain a subsidy for the employment of people over 30 who have lost their jobs for business reasons, due to bankruptcy, liquidation or compulsory settlement as a result of the COVID-19… |
Employers can obtain a subsidy for the employment of people over 30 who have lost their jobs for business reasons, due to bankruptcy, liquidation or compulsory settlement as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic , by registering in the unemployment register in the period from March 13,… |
As part of the public invitation Zaposli.me , employers can obtain a subsidy for the employment of people over 30 who have lost their jobs for business reasons, due to bankruptcy, liquidation or compulsory settlement as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic , by registering in our unemployment |
Employment, Unemployment, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants, self-employed, youth employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.ess.gov.si/obvestila/obvestilo/podaljsana-tri-javna-povabila-za-sub… | siha | |
| Slovenia: ACP6 measures relating to work, family and social affairs | slovenia | GOV.SI (11.11.2020) The ACP6 introduces higher bonuses for care home employees. According to the law, bonuses for working in the grey and red zones are 30% of the salary base and apply regardless of whether or not an epidemic has been officially declared. In this way, employees are additionally… |
The ACP6 introduces higher bonuses for care home employees. According to the law, bonuses for working in the grey and red zones are 30% of the salary base and apply regardless of whether or not an epidemic has been officially declared. In this way, employees are additionally compensated for… |
Health, Employment, Human resource management, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-11-11-acp6-measures-relating-to-work-family-and… | siha | ||
| Romania: Parliament expands the list of people who can retire 2 years earlier | romania | Legestart (10.11.2020) The Chamber of Deputies has adopted a legislative proposal that provides for the extension of the categories of persons benefiting from the reduction by 2 years of the standard retirement age because they lived at least 30 years in areas with residual pollution, being… |
The Chamber of Deputies has adopted a legislative proposal that provides for the extension of the categories of persons benefiting from the reduction by 2 years of the standard retirement age because they lived at lea |
Old-age pensions, Service quality, Shocks & extreme events | climate change, services quality | Published Measures summary | https://legestart.ro/parlamentul-extinde-lista-persoanelor-care-se-pot-pensiona… | siha | ||
| Bulgaria: Bulgarian Cabinet approves further 81M leva to fight Covid-19 spread | bulgaria | The Sofia Globe (09.11.2020) Bulgaria’s Government has approved an additional 81 million leva, or about 41.4 million euro, for the country’s healthcare system to help fight the rising number of Covid-19 infections in the country. The funding will cover the rest of 2020. 65 million leva… |
Bulgaria’s Government has approved an additional 81 million leva, or about 41.4 million euro, for the country’s healthcare system to help fight the rising number of Covid-19 infections in the country. Additionally, the Cabinet approved the allocation of 16 million leva from the National… |
Bulgaria’s Government has approved an additional 81 million leva, or about 41.4 million euro, for the country’s healthcare system to help fight the rising number of |
Health, Cash transfers, Financing, COVID-19 | covid19, service delivery, services quality | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://sofiaglobe.com/2020/11/09/bulgarian-cabinet-approves-further-81m-leva-t… | siha | |
| US: Prop 22: why Uber's victory in California could harm gig workers nationwide | United States | The Guardian (11.11.2020) Ballot measure exempting ride-sharing companies from treating drivers as employees could serve as model for future laws |
Platform workers | digital platforms | Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR | https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/nov/11/california-proposition-22-uber-… | pmassetti | |||
| European Commission: 2020 Annual Report of the Social Protection Committee | european union | European Commission (09.11.2020) The report analyses the progress towards the Europe 2020 target on reducing poverty and social exclusion, together with the latest social trends to watch, and presents the key structural social challenges in each Member State. However, following the COVID-19… |
covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&%3BcatId=89&%3BnewsId=9820… | pmassetti | ||||
| Georgia: support program for small entrepreneurs within the framework of Enterprise Georgia will be expanded | georgia | gov.ge (17.09.2020) According to the government's decision, the support program for small entrepreneurs within the framework of Enterprise Georgia will be expanded from 5 October. Specifically, the government increased the budget of this program to 41 million GEL and increased the volume… |
According to the government's decision, the support program for small entrepreneurs within the framework of Enterprise Georgia will be expanded from 5 October. Specifically, the government increased the budget of this program to 41 million GEL and increased the volume of one-off funding as well… |
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia began today's session of the government by discussing the epidemiological situation. |
Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants | Published Measures summary | http://gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=547&info_id=77283 | cambrosio | |
| Liechtenstein: COVID-19 daily allowance extended until the end of the year | liechtenstein | llv.li (29.09.2020) At its meeting on September 29, the government decided to extend the period of validity for the payment of the COVID-19 daily allowance beyond September until the end of the year in view of current developments. The deadlines in the guideline for the payment of… |
The government decided to extend the period of validity for the payment of the COVID-19 daily allowance beyond September until the end of the year in view of current developments. The deadlines in the guideline for the payment of daily allowances due to measures to combat the coronavirus… |
Social assistance, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | covid19, Emergency grants | Published Measures summary | https://www.llv.li/medienmitteilungen/detail/4018/covid-19-taggeld-bis-ende-jah… | cambrosio | ||
| Estonia: The government extended the measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in the culture sector | estonia | riis.ee (03.09.2020) On 3 September, the government approved a decision to partially change the requirements for applicants in the field of music and film. The aim of the changes concerning the field of music is to expand the target group… |
The government approved a decision to partially change the requirements for applicants in the field of music and film. The aim of the changes concerning the field of music is to expand the target group of beneficiaries. … |
Extension of coverage, Social assistance, Cash transfers, COVID-19 | coverage, covid19, extending coverage | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.kriis.ee/en/news/government-extended-measures-mitigate-impact-covid… | cambrosio | ||
| Albania: Employment promotion programs to help businesses and the unemployed | albania | financa.gov.al (23.09.2020) Employment promotion programs have been designed as part of government support packages for the economic and social recovery caused by the pandemic. Their goal is the rapid reintegration into the labor market of jobseekers who have become unemployed as a… |
Government launch an employment promotion program, that aims to cover part of reemployment costs of those who lost their jobs during the lockdown due to COVID19. |
In the presence of the Prime Minister Edi Rama, the Minister of Finance and Economy, Anila Denaj, presented 3 employment schemes for re-entry in the labor market of individuals who lost their jobs due to the |
Employment, Unemployment | covid19, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://financa.gov.al/denaj-programet-e-nxitjes-se-punesimit-ne-ndihme-te-bizn… | cambrosio | |
| Norway: 300 million as income replacement for the events' sector | norway | regjeringen.no (10.11.2020) The government proposes to provide NOK 300 million so that activity in the event industry can be resumed as soon as the contagion situation allows. The allocation can be increased if necessary. |
Organizers and co-organizers of large public events will be eligible to a 60 per cent replacement income of expected revenues for events cancelled between March 3th and December 31st, 2020. The support is paid as a grant, where 20 per cent is given with the condition that a similar event will be… |
Gives 300 million to large open events
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Unemployment, Financing, Financial crisis | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/ny-side21/id2784437/ | mmarquez | |
| Norway: Income protection for the cultural sector | norway | kulturradet.no (10.11.2020) The government has introduced a new stimulus scheme for the cultural sector for the autumn of 2020, with a framework of NOK 500 million. In addition, the compensation scheme will be continued with a framework of NOK 200 million and NOK 50 million to strengthen… |
The government has introduced a new stimulus scheme for the cultural sector for the autumn of 2020, with a framework of NOK 500 million. In addition, the compensation scheme will be continued with a framework of NOK 200 million and NOK 50 million to strengthen existing schemes under the… |
Here you will find information and measures from the Cultural Council related to the coronavirus. |
Unemployment | self-employed | Published Measures summary | https://www.kulturradet.no/korona | mmarquez |