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| Russia: Permanent reduction of employers contributions for SMEs | Russian Federation | news.bloombergtax.com (05.05.2020) The Russian Federal Tax Service April 20 announced reduced insurance contribution rates for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), effective April 1. The announcement includes information on: 1) a reduction in the social insurance rate to 15 percent for… |
Permanent reduction of employers' social security contributions for SMEs from 30 to 15 percent for salaries exceeding the current monthly minimum wage of 12,130 rubles (US$160). |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-international/russia-tax-agency-… | mmarquez | ||
| Ukraine: Compensations of up to 18 dollars to pensioners aged 80 or older | ukraine | 112.international (08.04.2020) In Ukraine, pensioners who have reached 80 years of age will be paid compensation for pensions in April. This was reported by the press service of Ukraine’s Pension Fund. Payment in the amount of up to 18 dollars commenced on April 7. "From April 1, 2020,… |
As of April 7, pensioners aged 80 or older will be paid a compensation for pensions in April in the amount of up to $500 hryvnias ($18 dollars). |
In Ukraine, pensioners who have reached 80 years of age will be paid compensation for pensions in April. This was reported by the |
Pensions, Cash transfers | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://112.international/society/ukraine-starts-paying-its-pensioners-compensa… | mmarquez | |
| Perú: Suspensión de aportes de trabajadores a las AFP para el mes de abril | peru | gestion.pe (26.03.2020) El presidente Martín Vizcarra anunció que se suspenderá el aporte a las Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones (AFP) durante el mes de abril, ante la ampliación del estado de emergencia en el Perú para frenar los contagios de coronavirus. |
Employee contributions (plus administrative fees) to the mandatory individual account program (AFP in Spanish) are suspended in April. |
El presidente Martín Vizcarra anunció que se suspenderá el aporte a las Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones (AFP) durante el mes de abril, ante la ampliación del estado de emergencia en el Perú para frenar los contagios de coronavirus. “Se está aprobando también a trav |
Pensions, Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://gestion.pe/economia/coronavirus-peru-ejecutivo-suspende-aportes-de-trab… | mmarquez | |
| Brazil: Payment of employers' contribution are further deferred | brazil | ssa.gov (April 2020) The government deferred the due date for employers' social security contributions: those originally due in March are now due in July, while those due in April are now due in September. (Employers contribute 20 percent of monthly covered payroll to finance OASDI programs… |
The government deferred the due date for employers' social security contributions: those originally due in March are now due in July, while those due in April are now due in September. (Employers contribute 20 percent of monthly covered payroll to finance OASDI programs, cash sickness and… |
Contribution collection and compliance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/ | mmarquez | ||
| Bolivia: APS suspende el pago de aportes para la seguridad social | La Prensa | bolivia | laprensa.com.bo (02.04.2020) La Autoridad de Fiscalización y Control de Pensiones y Seguros (APS) instruyó la suspensión de las contribuciones para las jubilaciones, tomando en cuenta las restricciones de desplazamiento por el estado de emergencia sanitaria en el país. |
Effective March 31, the Pension and Insurance Auditing Authority (APS) has suspended contributions to the mandatory individual account program (SIP) due in March (for employers/employees) or April (for self-employed persons). Contributions will not be collected while the country's… |
APS suspende el pago de aportes para la seguridad social Jue, 04/02/2020 - 10:47 La Autoridad de Fiscalización y Control de Pensiones y Seguros (APS) instruyó la suspensión de las contribuciones para las jubilaciones, tomando en cuenta las restricciones de desplazamiento por el es |
Old-age pensions, Contribution collection and compliance | covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.laprensa.com.bo/nacional/20200402/aps-suspende-el-pago-de-aportes-pa… | mmarquez | |
| Andorra: Law 5/2020, all infected insured persons have the right to receive financial benefits for temporary disability | Andorra | bopa.ad (18.04.2020) It is established that all insured persons who have been diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2, as well as those who have been affected by an isolation measure to prevent the spread of the virus and who are unable to work, have the right to receive financial benefits for… |
All insured persons who have been diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2, as well as those who have been affected by an isolation measure to prevent the spread of the virus and who are unable to work, have the right to receive financial benefits for temporary disability under the conditions determined by the… |
Disability | covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032057/Pagines/CGL20200429_11_50_35.aspx | cambrosio | ||
| Andorra: Law 5/2020, on paid leave in case of absence to take care of dependent children | Andorra | bopa.ad (18.04.2020) The paid leave in case of absence to take care of dependent children while the educational and extracurricular leisure centers are compulsorily closed is also regulated, with the same requirements as provided for in Law 3/2020. However, given that from the entry into… |
Paid leave in case of absence to take care of dependent children (the compensation paid by the Government may not exceed the minimum interprofessional wage.) |
Children | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032057/Pagines/CGL20200429_11_50_35.aspx | cambrosio | ||
| Andorra: Law 5/2020 on continuity of employment contracts despite suspension of companies' activity | Andorra | bopa.ad (18.04.2020) The first chapter affects the measures in labor matters and includes in the first place almost all the provisions introduced in this area by Law 3/2020. Thus, the principle of continuity of employment contracts is maintained despite the suspension of the activity of… |
The continuity of employment contracts is maintained despite the suspension of the activity of companies due to the health emergency situation; the non-application of the procedure for the suspension of employment contracts due to fortuitous event or force majeure in the event of the temporary… |
Unemployment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032057/Pagines/CGL20200429_11_50_35.aspx | cambrosio | ||
| IOSH coronavirus webinars | IOSH have launched a series of webinars for occupational safety and health professionals on the Covid-19 situation. |
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks | covid19, prevention | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://iosh.com/coronavirus/webinar | btreichel | ||||
| Malta: COVID-19 Fiscal Assistance - Postponement of Payment of Certain Taxes | malta | Government of Malta (30.04.2020) Social security contributions payments which fall due in March up to and including June 2020 are deferred. Settlement period is to be announced. |
Social security contributions payments which fall due in March up to and including June 2020 are deferred. |
COVID-19 Fiscal Assistance - Postponement of Payment of Certain Taxes Publication Date: Mar 20, 2020 Tax Deferral Scheme:
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Employment, Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://cfr.gov.mt/en/News/Pages/2020/Fiscal-Assistance-Postponement-of-Payment… | siha | |
| Lebanon: Deferring payments of social security contributions in response to COVID-19 - KPMG Global | lebanon | KPMG Global (11.05.2020) Deferring payments of social security contributions relating to the first six months of 2020 for an additional six months from the original due dates. |
Deferring payments of social security contributions relating to the first six months of 2020 for an additional six months from the original due dates. |
Measures announced to provide relief for taxpayers in response to COVID-19 pandemic include:
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Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/lebanon-tax-developments-in-respo… | siha | |
| Spain: Terms and time limits for processing procedures of public sector entities are suspended temporarily | spain | Terms and time limits for processing procedures of public sector entities are suspended, unless they involve the exceptions set out in Royal Decree 463/2020 of 14 March, which declared the state of alarm. The computation… |
Terms and time limits for processing procedures of public sector entities are suspended, unless they involve the exceptions set out in Royal Decree 463/2020 of 14 March, which declared the state of alarm. The computation… |
Governance and administration | covid19 | Published Measures summary | http://www.seg-social.es/wps/portal/wss/internet/FAQ/897e30db-3172-4528-987f-ab… | rruggia | ||
| Ministerio de Trabajo, Migraciones y Seguridad Social - Gabinete de comunicación - Ministra - | spain | El Consejo de Ministros aprueba el Real Decreto-Ley de medidas sociales en defensa del empleo El texto, que plasma el Acuerdo Social en Defensa del Empleo, firmado ayer en La Moncloa, prorroga los ERTE por fuerza mayor hasta el 30 de junio y establece condiciones para que las empresas… |
- Extension until June 30 of the measures enabling a temporary suspension of employment contracts involving unemployment benefits (called ERTE) - Companies in "fiscal paradises" are excluded of applying ERTE. - Employers would not be able to distribute dividends when are applying… |
un ERTE es un Expediente de Regulación Temploral de Empleo. Se trata de una medida laboral por la que se suspende el contrato de forma temporal o se hace una reducción de jornada durante un periodo determinado. |
Employment, Contribution collection and compliance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary | http://prensa.mitramiss.gob.es/WebPrensa/noticias/ministro/detalle/3806 | rruggia | |
| Kazakhstan: Statement by the Head of State Kassym-Zhomart Tokaev | kazakhstan | primeminister.kz (31.03.2020) On March 31, the president announced to index the amount of pensions, state benefits and targeted social assistance by 10% due to rising inflation. |
On March 31, the president announced to index the amount of pensions, state benefits and targeted social assistance by 10% due to rising inflation. |
Social assistance | covid19 | Published Measures summary | https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/zayavlenie-glavy-gosudarstva-kasym-zhomarta-to… | cambrosio | ||
| España: Aplazamiento de cotizaciones a la seguridad social | spain | lavanguardia.com (29.03.2020) Por lo que respecta a las cuotas a la Seguridad Social, para pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES) nuevas medidas anuncian que se podrá aplazar el pago de la cotización de abril, con un 0’5% de intereses, y se concederá una moratoria de seis meses para el pago… |
Social security contributions of SMEs of April may be deferred, with 0.5% interest, and a six-month moratorium will be granted for the payments of May, June and July. |
¿Hay que hacer frente al pago de impuestos?Lo cierto es que las medidas dictadas contemplan la posibilidad de que las pymes aplacen sus deudas tributarias por un periodo de hasta seis meses en el que los tres primeros no devengarán intereses, aunque siguen obligadas a ingresar puntualm |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.lavanguardia.com/economia/20200402/48252243089/covid-medidas-gobier… | mmarquez | |
| EPI-WIN updates | The WHO information network for epidemics (EPI-WIN) publishes Corona Virus Updates in regular intervals, each time looking at a different risk or risk group. |
Occupational accidents and diseases, Prevention of occupational risks | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://www.who.int/teams/risk-communication/epi-win-updates | btreichel | ||||
| España: Se disminuyen las reducciones de cotizaciones patronales a partir de mayo | spain | elcorreo.com (13.05.2020) El Real Decreto-Ley disminuye las reducciones de cuotas de las que se beneficiaron durante marzo y abril muchas empresas acogidas a este tipo de expediente de regulación. A esas firmas se les exoneraba de abonar las cotizaciones sociales de sus trabajadores si tenían… |
The reduction in employers' contributions falls to 60% in May and 45% in June for small companies. And to 45% and 30% respectively for those with 50 or more employees. Exemptions are more generous for companies that reinstate part of their staff. The deduction from the contributions of workers… |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.elcorreo.com/economia/tu-economia/ertes-nuevas-medidas-30-junio-acu… | mmarquez | ||
| España: El gobierno cubrirá las cotizaciones a la seguridad de los empleadores | spain | ssa.gov (marzo 2020) Los empleadores que reduzcan temporalmente el horario de trabajo de los empleados o suspendan los contratos de trabajo están exentos del pago de la totalidad o parte de sus contribuciones a la seguridad social. El gobierno cubrirá el 100% de estas contribuciones para… |
Employers who temporarily reduce employees' working hours or suspend work contracts are exempt from paying all or part of their social security contributions. The government will cover 100 percent of these contributions for employers with less than 50 employees, and 75 percent for… |
Contribution collection and compliance | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/ | mmarquez | ||
| Israel: Adjustment grant to the 67-year-old and older - Unemployment benefits following the Corona crisis | israel | National Insurance Institute (13.05.2020) Adjustment grant to the 67-year-old and older: Those who have reached the age of 67 and who is fired or whose employer issued it to the USSR in March, April or May 2020 following the Corona crisis may be eligible for grants if he meets the… |
Those who have reached the age of 67 and who is fired or whose employer issued it to the USSR in March, April or May 2020 following the Corona crisis may be eligible for grants. The amount of the grant is determined by your income from retirement pension. The maximum amount is NIS 2,000 for… |
Adjustment grant to the 67-year-old and older
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Unemployment, Cash transfers | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.btl.gov.il/English%20Homepage/Benefits/Unemployment%20Insurance/Cor… | siha | |
| India:National Pension System withdrawal for Coronavirus: How to withdraw from NPS due to COVID-19 - 5 points | india | The Financial Express (24.04.2020) NPS withdrawal for COVID-19: In view of hardships faced by people due to Coronavirus pandemic, the Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority of India (PFRDA) has allowed account holders to make partial withdrawals from the National Pension System… |
National Pension System Withdrawal Rules for Coronavirus: Partial withdrawal from NPS can be made by the NPS subscriber for his/her treatment, or for treatment of legally wedded spouse, children. |
National Pension System withdrawal for Coronavirus: How to withdraw from NPS due to COVID-19 – 5 points Updated: April 24, 2020 8:09:11 AM National Pension System Withdrawal Rules for Coronavirus: Partial withdrawal from NPS can be made by the NPS subscriber for his/her trea |
Cash transfers, Shocks & extreme events | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.financialexpress.com/money/nps-withdrawal-for-covid-19-how-to-withd… | siha | |
| 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 |