Netherlands: COVID-19: Assistance for business owners

Submitted by cambrosio on

government.nl (15.03.2020) The coronavirus COVID-19, and the measures taken to restrict the spreading of the coronavirus in the Netherlands, have a huge impact on the Dutch economy, and affect business and employees. The measures announced on 12, 17, 23, and 31 March, to curb the spreading of the coronavirus, mean significant loss of turnover for many businesses.

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Employment
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Australia: Supporting Individuals and Households

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Treasury.gov.au (01.04.2020)

The Australian Government is providing financial assistance to Australians to support them through the Coronavirus. This assistance includes income support payments, payments to support households and temporary early releases of superannuation.

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australia
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Family benefits
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United States: Free coronavirus diagnostic testing

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whitehouse.gov (18.03.2020)

The Family First Coronavirus Response  Act provides free coronavirus diagnostic testing for the American people, regardless of their economic circumstances or health coverage.

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United States
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Health
Health insurance
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Ireland: Updated Employer Refund Scheme

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gov.ie (20.03.2020) Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty provided an update on developments regarding her department’s Employer Refund Scheme. The new scheme allows the employer to pay the worker €203 and receive a refund from the State in the circumstances where the employer has ceased trading and as a result of financial difficulty have to temporarily lay off staff. Employers engaged with the scheme will be allowed to top up the payment provided by the State. The details are now being finalised and will be announced early next week.

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ireland
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Norway: Economic measures in Norway in response to COVID-19

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regjeringen.no (20/03/2020)

The outbreak of Covid-19 is serious for life and health. To counter the outbreak, strong measures have been taken in Norway as well as in other parts of the world. The event will have a major impact on the economy and significantly weigh on economic activity in the short term. The uncertainty about the impact is huge. Overview of tax-related measures to mitigate effects of Covid-19:

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norway
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Canada: Enhancing the Reaching Home initiative

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canada.ca (23.03.2020)

We continue to support people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak by providing $157.5 million to the Reaching Home initiative. The funding could be used for a range of needs such as purchasing beds and physical barriers for social distancing and securing accommodation to reduce overcrowding in shelters.

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canada
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Health
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