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| Pakistan: Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme's payment process to commence from next week | pakistan | thenews.com.pk (05.04..2020) The Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program will help 12 million families by providing them financial assistance of Rs. 12,000 per family and the total budget approved for this initiative is Rs. 144 billion. The Kifalat beneficiaries, who were being given Rs2,000 per month,… |
The Ehsaas Emergency Cash Program will help 12 million families by providing them financial assistance of Rs. 12,000 per family and the total budget approved for this initiative is Rs. 144 billion. The Kifalat beneficiaries, who were being given Rs2,000 per month, will be provided an additional… |
Service delivery, Cash transfers | customer_services | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/639901-ehsaas-emergency-cash-programmes-payme… | pmassetti | ||
| UK: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme | united kingdom | gov.uk (01.03.2020) As part of the new job retention program (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme), the government will provide 80% of employer contributions to employees with temporary paid leave under the country ’s automatically registered occupational pension plan. (Government… |
As part of the new job retention program (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme), the government will provide 80% of employer contributions to employees with temporary paid leave under the country ’s automatically registered occupational pension plan. |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-re… | cambrosio | ||
| China: Social security contributions reduced in response to COVID-19 - Willis Towers Watson | china | Willis Towers Watson (18.03.2020) Employer social security contributions for retirement pensions, workers compensation, unemployment and health (including maternity) benefits are reduced. The extent and duration of the measures depend on the province, autonomous region or municipality, and… |
Employer social security contributions for retirement pensions, workers compensation, unemployment and health (including maternity) benefits are reduced. The extent and duration of the measures depend on the province, autonomous region or municipality, and size of the employer’s workforce. |
China: Social security contributions reduced in response to COVID-19 Employer Action Code: ActIn an attempt to mitigate the adverse financial effects of the COVID-19 epidemic on employers (especially those in Hubei province), the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, |
Financial crisis | contribution collection, covid19, economic crisis | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.willistowerswatson.com/en-CZ/Insights/2020/03/china-social-security… | siha | |
| Australia: Early access to your super | Australian Taxation Office | australia | Australian Taxation Office (04.05.2020) COVID-19 – early release of superannuation: Individuals financially affected by COVID-19 can access some of their superannuation early. The withdrawal is tax free. Eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are… |
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) – early release of superannuationIndividuals financially affected by COVID-19 can access some of their superannuation early. Individuals will not need to pay tax on amounts released and will not need to include it in their tax return. The… |
Unemployment, Cash transfers | covid19, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/super/withdrawing-and-using-your-super/early… | siha | ||
| Australia: Economic Support Payment - Services Australia | australia | Services Australia (08.05.2020) Economic Support Payment: The first Economic Support Payment is a one-off payment of $750. You’ll get it if you were living in Australia between 12 March 2020 and 13 April 2020 and either:
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Economic Support Payment: A one-off payment of $750. Beneficiaries of social security programs may be eligible to receive 1 or 2 Economic Support Payments, depending on circumstances and types of benefits. |
First Economic Support PaymentThe first Economic Support Payment is a one-off payment of $750. You’ll get it if you were living in Australia between 12 March 2020 and 13 April 2020 and either:
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Cash transfers | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/economic-s… | siha | |
| Bermuda: Unemployment Benefit update | Government of Bermuda | bermuda | Government of Bermuda (03.04.2020) Unemployment Benefit is newly established and administered through the Department of Workforce Development. The Covid – 19 Unemployment Benefit is for full-time (more than 15 hours per week) employees not currently on Financial Assistance and… |
Unemployment Benefit is newly established and administered through the Department of Workforce Development. The Covid – 19 Unemployment Benefit is for full-time (more than 15 hours per week) employees not currently on Financial Assistance and provides a payment of 60% of their… |
Good Day: I am pleased to begin my remarks by informing the public that the first payments to applicants for the Covid-19 Unemployment Benefit have been made. The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports in just two weeks has assisted the Ministry of Fina |
Unemployment, Cash transfers | covid19, Emergency grants | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gov.bm/articles/unemployment-benefit-update | siha | |
| Jordan: Defence Order suspending items of Social Security Law | jordan | jordantimes.com (19.03.2020) Private-sector employers can choose to suspend employer and employee contributions to the country's old-age pension program for 3 months starting in March. In the case where firms will choose to do so, they will only pay 5.25% as contribution rate, instead of… |
Private-sector employers can choose to suspend employer and employee contributions to the country's old-age pension program for 3 months starting in March. In the case where firms will choose to do so, they will only pay 5.25% as contribution rate, instead of 21.75%. Employers who choose not to… |
AMMAN — As per the Defence Law, that came into force on March 17 against the backdrop of a mounting coronavirus crisis, Prime Minister Omar Razzaz on Thursday issued Defence Order No. 1, suspending some items of the 2014 Social Security Law and replacing them with the order. Razzaz said t |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://jordantimes.com/news/local/razzaz-issues-defence-order-suspending-items-… | cambrosio | |
| Jersey: Social Security Contributions Covid-19 Order 2020 | jersey | jerseylaw.je (04.04.2020) |
Social security contributions for the first 2 quarters of 2020 (those due in April and July) will be automatically deferred by 12 months for employers with less than 80 employees and self-employed persons. (Employers with 80 or more employees who can demonstrate that they have been severely… |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.jerseylaw.je/laws/enacted/Pages/RO-038-2020.aspx | cambrosio | ||
| Moldova: Unemployment benefits during the state of emergency | moldova, Republic of | National Employment Agency (10.04.2020) According to the provisions of Provision no. 16 of April 10, 2020 of the Commission for Exceptional Situations of the Republic of Moldova, unemployed persons, including those returning from abroad, may apply for monthly unemployment benefit in the… |
Unemployment benefits during the state of emergency. Persons who have lost their job as a result of the state of emergency are not obliged to fulfil contribution condition. |
Information release on measures to support the population during the state of emergency |
Unemployment | covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.anofm.md/news/2020/04/01 | siha | |
| India: COVID-19 impact: Informal economy workers excluded from most govt measures, be it cash transfers or tax benefits | india | firstpost.com (11.05.2020) COVID-19 is far more than a health crisis. The economic crisis--a severe fallout of the virus--is grim, and much grimmer for developing countries like India. The pandemic has already exposed the health vulnerabilities facing India, especially its rural poor, and urban… |
Difficult-to-cover groups | covid19, poverty | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 | https://www.firstpost.com/business/covid-19-impact-informal-economy-workers-exc… | pmassetti | |||
| Antigua and Barbuda: Government to provide relief packages to some families | antigua | antiguaobserver.com (28.03.2020) PM Gaston Browne announced that relief packages will be made available to single-parent and no-income households. |
Relief packages will be made available to single-parent and no-income households. |
By Latrishka Thomas Noting the financial challenges that will continue to develop as a result of the shutdown of many businesses across the island, PM Gaston Browne announced that relief packages will be made available to single-parent and no-income households. In a press conferen |
Family benefits, Social assistance | covid19, family | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://antiguaobserver.com/government-to-provide-relief-packages-to-some-famil… | mmarquez | |
| Cuba: Transferencia monetaria de 250 pesos mensuales para asistentes integrales de salud y equipos de lavandería | cuba | cubatel.com (30.04.2020) Se pagará una estimulación a aquellos trabajadores que laboran en los 31 hospitales dispuestos en Cuba para la atención a pacientes de coronavirus. Se trata de los asistentes integrales de salud y los equipos de lavandería. Estas personas recibirán un pago mensual extra… |
Additional 250 Cuban pesos monthly will be paid will be paid to those workers who work in the 31 hospitals arranged in Cuba to care for coronavirus patients. These are comprehensive health assistants and laundry teams. |
Hoy se anunciaron nuevas medidas de Cuba para el enfrentamiento el coronavirus. En las reuniones habituales que sostienen las autoridades cubanas se dieron a conocer algunos cambios que llegarán a las rutinas de vida de la Isla. De acuerdo al Ministro de Economía, Alejandro Gil, desde est |
Health, Cash transfers | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.cubatel.com/blog/coronavirus-cuba/cuales-son-las-nuevas-medidas-de-… | mmarquez | |
| Cuba: Se garantiza asistencia social a trabajadores por cuenta propia y trabajadores cíclicos | cuba | tvavila.icrt.cu (16.04.2020) Los trabajadores por cuenta propia que no han podido mantener su negocio o resultan más vulnerables a la COVID-19, son beneficiados por la asistencia social en Cuba, anunció hoy Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera, ministra de Trabajo y Seguridad Social. |
Self-employed workers who have been unable to maintain their business or are more vulnerable to COVID-19, are eligible to social assistance. |
Social assistance | covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.tvavila.icrt.cu/cuba-garantiza-asistencia-social-a-trabajadores-por-… | mmarquez | ||
| Cuba: Prórroga de 6 meses de las prestaciones de carácter temporal | cuba | mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) Se prorrogan por un plazo de 6 meses, el término de vigencia de las prestaciones familiares con carácter temporal establecidas bajo el artículo 272 del decreto no. 283 del Consejo de Ministros. |
Extension of 6 months of temporary family benefits established under article 272 of decree no. 283 of the Council of Ministers. |
Family benefits, Social assistance | covid19, family | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.mtss.gob.cu/ | mmarquez | ||
| Cuba: Subsidio para padres trabajadores por el cuidado de sus hijos | cuba | mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) La madre, padre o tutor que tengan condición de trabajadores y estén encargados del cuidado del menor al que se le haya suspendido la escuela primaria y especial, reciben durante el primer mes una garantía salarila equivalente al 100% de su salario básico;… |
The mother, father or guardian who have the status of workers and are in charge of the care of the minor who has been suspended from primary and special school, receive during the first month a salary guarantee equivalent to 100% of their basic salary; subsequently, the compensation will be 60… |
Family benefits, Children, Cash transfers | covid19, family | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.mtss.gob.cu/ | mmarquez | ||
| Cuba: Reubicación de trabajadores y garantía salarial | cuba | mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) Los trabajadores que no pueden continuar desempeñando su trabajo debido a los cambios actuales, deben ser reubicados en otros trabajos teniendo en cuenta las necesidades actuales del territorio, como la producción de alimentos y en el cuidado de personas en situación de… |
Workers who cannot continue performing their jobs due to the current changes, should be relocated to other jobs taking into account the current needs of the territory, such as food production and caring for the vulnerable. Those who do not accept a relocation without a good cause, won't receive… |
Employment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.mtss.gob.cu/ | mmarquez | ||
| Cuba: Adultos mayores y personas con condiciones de fragilidad no deben trabajar y reciben salario | cuba | mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) Como medida preventiva, el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social declaró que los adultos mayores en condición de fragilidad, y otros trabajadores en situación de salud frágil, no seguirán laborando. En estos casos los trabajadores seguirán devengando el 100% de su… |
Elderly workers and other workers with health-preconditions cannot go to work. As a guarantee, they will receive 100% of their minimum salary during the first month, and 60% afterwards until the confinement period ends. |
Health, Employment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.radioreloj.cu/es/destacadas/trabajadores-cubanos-protegidos-ante-el-… | mmarquez | ||
| Argentina: Gobierno nacional creó fondo especial de 1.700 millones de pesos para fortalecer respuesta ante el COVID-19 | argentina | argentina.gob.ar (10.03.2020) En el marco del fortalecimiento de la respuesta del país ante el avance del nuevo coronavirus, el Gobierno nacional anunció la creación de un fondo especial de 1.700 millones de pesos destinados a la adquisición de equipamiento de laboratorio y de hospitales, con el… |
Creation of a special fund of $1700 million argentinian pesos for the financing of the necessary hospital and laboratory equipment. |
En el marco del fortalecimiento de la respuesta del país ante el avance del nuevo coronavirus, el Gobierno nacional anunció la creación de un fondo especial de 1.700 millones de pesos destinados a la adquisición de equipamiento de laboratorio y de hospitales, con el objetivo de reforzar los eleme |
Health, Financing | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/gobierno-nacional-creo-fondo-especial-de-… | mmarquez | |
| Argentina: Refuerzos en la política alimentaria | argentina | argentina.gob.ar (17.03.2020) Se estableció un incremento de las partidas para la asistencia alimentaria en comedores escolares, comedores comunitarios y merenderos. “Es un refuerzo presupuestario adicional sobre la base de que estamos trabajando para ir a un esquema de viandas o de entrega de… |
Increase in the budget of food assistance in school meals and community diners. In addition, the program "Tarjeta Alimentar", targeted to parents with children with up to 6 years of age, will be toped up every week (before it was every 3 weeks). |
El ministro de Desarrollo Social, Daniel Arroyo, anunció hoy refuerzos en la política alimentaria, en los planes sociales y en la Asignación Universal por Hijo (AUH), con el fin de garantizar el acceso a la alimentación y sostener a los sectores más vulnerables en el marco de la pandemia del Covi |
Family benefits, Children, Social assistance, Food and nutrition | covid19, family | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/coronavirus-refuerzos-en-la-politica-alim… | mmarquez | |
| Argentina: El Gobierno amplía a 12 la red nacional de Hospitales Modulares de Emergencia | argentina | argentina.gob.ar (03.04.2020) Frente a la Emergencia Sanitaria decretada por el Gobierno Nacional para contener el Coronavirus-COVID 19, el Ministerio de Obras Públicas construirá otros cuatro Hospitales Modulares de Emergencia, ampliando la red nacional de 8 a un total de 12. |
Four more Emergency Hospitals are going to be set up in order to support the health system in the context of COVID-19. |
Frente a la Emergencia Sanitaria decretada por el Gobierno Nacional para contener el Coronavirus-COVID 19, el Ministerio de Obras Públicas construirá otros cuatro Hospitales Modulares de Emergencia, ampliando la red nacional de 8 a un total de 12. Al respecto, Katopodis anunció: “Aumentam |
Health | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/el-gobierno-amplia-12-la-red-nacional-de-… | mmarquez | |
| Argentina: Congelamiento temporal de alquileres y suspensión de desalojos | argentina | argentina.gob.ar (29.03.2020) El Gobierno Nacional resuelve suspender en todo el territorio nacional, hasta el día 30 de septiembre, el desalojo de inmuebles por falta de pago. Del mismo modo establece prorrogar, hasta la misma fecha, la vigencia de los… |
Suspension, until September 30, of the eviction of buildings for lack of payment, and extension, until the same date, of the validity of the lease contracts whose expiration has operated since last March 20. In turn, the freezing of the price of rental contracts is provided, and the amount… |
Emergencia Sanitaria COVID-19 - Alquileres Suspensión de desalojos y congelamiento de precios hasta el 30 de septiembre del 2020. Decreto 320/2020 En esta página |
Housing | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/justicia/derechofacil/leysimple/emergencia-sanitar… | mmarquez | |
| Argentina: El gobierno prohibió los despidos y las suspensiones por 60 días | argentina | infobae.com (01.04.2020) Ell Poder Ejecutivo decretó este miércoles que se prohíben “los despidos sin justa causa y por las causales de falta o disminución de trabajo y fuerza mayor por el plazo de 60 días". La misma medida rige en el caso de suspensiones “por las causales de fuerza mayor o… |
The government prohibited dismissals and suspensions "without fair cause" or due to "force majeure". |
El Gobierno prohibió despidos y suspensiones. La decisión fue oficializada por decreto luego de que en las últimas jornadas Alberto Fernández haya cuestionado públicamente a los empresarios que decidieron echar a trabajadores en medio de la pandemia de coronavirus y el parat |
Unemployment | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.infobae.com/politica/2020/04/01/el-gobierno-prohibio-los-despidos-y… | mmarquez | |
| Argentina: Creación del programa de apoyo al sistema productivo en el área de insumos, equipamiento y tecnología sanitaria | argentina | boletinoficial.gob.ar (31.03.2020) Con el objeto de asistir al sector de la salud pública y a las empresas, emprendedores e instituciones públicas dentro del marco de la emergencia sanitaria, el Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo crea un programa de apoyo… |
The Ministry of Productive Development will provide financial assistance and support to companies, entrepreneurs and public institutions that develop productive and technological solutions in the Argentine territory, mainly in the medical-sanitary sector, whose purpose is to contribute to… |
MINISTERIO DE DESARROLLO PRODUCTIVO Resolución 132/2020RESOL-2020-132-APN-MDP
Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 31/03/2020 VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-19029478-APN-DGD#MPYT, la Ley de Ministerios N° 22.520 (texto ordenado por Decreto Nº |
Health, Financing | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227340/20200401 | mmarquez | |
| Argentina: Cobertura médica para niñas y niños cuya inscripción no pudo finalizarse | argentina | boletinoficial.gob.ar (07.04.2020) A través de la resolución 309/2020, el Gobierno Nacional dispone que los hijos de afiliados a Agentes del Seguro de Salud o Entidades de Medicina Prepaga, nacidos a partir del 20 de febrero de 2020 y por los cuales no… |
Children of insured workers to the who were born on or after February 20th, and whose inscription to the system could not be finalized, are covered for medical services up until the confinement period ends. |
SUPERINTENDENCIA DE SERVICIOS DE SALUD Resolución 309/2020RESOL-2020-309-APN-SSS#MS
Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 07/04/2020 VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-23811600-APN-GGE#SSS del Registro de la SUPERINTENDENCIA DE SERVICIOS DE SALUD, |
Health insurance, Children | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor | https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227677/20200409 | mmarquez | |
| Argentina: El COVID-19 se considera como enfermedad profesional | argentina | boletinoficial.gob.ar (14.04.2020) A través del decreto 367/2020, el Gobierno Nacional dispone que la COVID-19 producida por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, será considerada una enfermedad presuntivamente de carácter profesional. De este modo las Aseguradoras de… |
The COVID-19 will be considered a presumptively professional disease. In this way, the Occupational Risk Insurers (ARTs) must adapt their coverage so that the affected workers receive, immediately, the corresponding benefits. |
Decreto 367/2020DECNU-2020-367-APN-PTE - Enfermedad de carácter profesional no listada.
Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 13/04/2020 VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-25188323- -APN-DGDMT#MPYT, las Leyes Nº 19.587, N° 24.241, N° 24.557, Nº |
Occupational accidents and diseases | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227750/20200414 | mmarquez |