Anguilla: Payment of social security contributions now online

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ssbai.com (01.04.2020) In adherence to the safety protocols our Office is currently closed to the public until further notice. However, in an effort to continue serving you and ensure business continuity, the Board has introduced the measures outlined below, as we closely monitor the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our customers and stakeholders. Online Payments: Important: After making a payment select the NCBA option to print a receipt.

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Zimbabwe: NSSA contributes towards fight against COVID-19

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nssa.org.zw (31.03.2020) The National Social Security Authority contributes to national efforts related to the coronavirus crisis by providing facilities and contribution to health equipment. In addition,  a one-off discretionary transfer amounting to one monthly pension is paid to old-age pensioners in April. The NSSA encourages pensioners to use mobile money and bank cards to access these funds and not to visit banks.

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zimbabwe
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Saudi Arabia: Government to pay 60% of wages for citizens working in private sector for 3 months

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saudigazette.com.sa (03.04.2020) Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Friday ordered the government to pay 60 percent of the Saudi employees’ salaries for a period of three months amounting up to SR9 billion ($2.39 billion), Saudi Press Agency reported. The financial support, which provides a major relief to the private sector companies impacted by coronavirus pandemic, will, however be in accordance with the conditions stipulated in the unemployment insurance system (SANID).

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saudi arabia
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Belgium: telework will not impact applicable legislation

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The increased use of teleworking due to the coronavirus will not be taken into account for the determination of the applicable social security legislation.

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belgium
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Thailand: Social Security measures for both employees and employers on Covid-19

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pattayamail.com (23.03.2020) Mr. Sutthi Sukosol, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor (MOL) and Social Security Committee Chairman, said employees who are insured will be entitled to 50 percent of monthly pay in the event of unemployment due to force majeure. This compensation will be paid for a maximum of 180 days per year. Insured employees working for government agencies which order a suspension of work will be entitled to 50 percent of monthly pay for a period not exceeding 60 days from March 1, 2020, onwards.

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thailand
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Netherlands: No effect of telework on coverage of frontier workers

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Coronavirus and living or working across the border: social insurance does not change in principle The government has taken temporary measures to ensure that the coronavirus does not spread further. Many people therefore have to work from home. For frontier workers this may mean that they work in a different country than usual. However, this particular situation has no consequences for the social security of frontier workers.

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netherlands
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India: Government Allows Provident Fund Withdrawals As Emergency Measure

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bloombergquint.com (26.03.2020) The Indian government will make amendments to the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act to allow members to withdraw up to 75 percent of their balance in the fund or three months’ wages, whichever is lower, as an emergency measure to tide over any difficulties arising from the coronavirus pandemic.

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india
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India: Government gives more time for social security (ESI) contributions

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economictimes.indiatimes.com (17.03.2020) NEW DELHI: The government has given employees and employers more time to submit their monthly insurance contribution by relaxing provisions of the Employees’ State Insurance Act in view of the Covid-19 outbreak. It has given 45 days, instead of 15 days as mandated under the Act, for submission of insurance contribution for February and March. The average monthly contribution to ESI Corporation (ESIC) by its subscribers is ₹1,300 crore.

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india
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Algérie: Coronavirus : La CNAS prend des mesures de facilitations pour ses usagers

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algerie-eco.com (23.03.2020) L’Agence d’Alger de la Caisse nationale des assurances sociales (CNAS) a annoncé dimanche des mesures de facilitations au profit de ses usagés, relatives notamment aux congés de maladie, aux contrôles et révisions médicaux, à l’usage de la carte CHIFA et aux paiements des cotisations.
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- Prolongation des droits sur la carte à puce CHIFA automatiquement jusqu’au 30 avril 2020 pour ceux dont les droits expirent le 31 mars 2020.

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algeria
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