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United States: Additional payment from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 United States U.S. Department of the Treasury (January 2021) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 authorized additional payments of up to $600 per adult and up to $600 for each qualifying child. In general, individuals with adjusted gross income of up to $75,000 (or $150,… The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 authorized additional payments of up to $600 per adult and up to $600 for each qualifying child. In general, individuals with adjusted gross income of up to $75,000 (or $150,000 for joint filers or surviving spouses) will receive the full amount of the second payment.  For filers whose adjusted gross income exceeds these amounts, the payment is reduced. This second round of payments will be distributed… 2021-01-25 The CARES Act Provides Assistance to Workers and their Families Through Economic Impact Payments and other means, the Treasury Department is ensuring that Americans receive fast and direct relief in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The CARES Act initially provided Economic Impact… Children,Social assistance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/assistance-for-american-workers-a…
Spain: Extended exemption of social securituy contributions for companies until May 31st spain El Diario (26.01.2021) With the extension of the ERTEs until May 31st, companies will maintain high exemptions in the different ERTE modalities, which even reach 100% in some cases. For the 'ultra-protected' sectors and their dependent companies and their value chain, the savings in the Social… With the extension of the ERTEs until May 31st, companies will maintain high exemptions in the different ERTE modalities, which even reach 100% in some cases. For the 'ultra-protected' sectors and their dependent companies and their value chain, the savings in the Social Security contribution is 85% for companies with less than 50 workers and 75% for those with more than that level of staff, both for reinstated and suspended employees. In the case of ERTEs due to disability, which companies in… 2021-01-26 Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 mmarquez https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro…
Spain: Layoffs due to COVID-19 still prohibited spain El Diario (26.01.2021) The so-called "forbidden firing" also extends until May 31, which in reality supposes a government veto of objective dismissals motivated by the pandemic. The measure is extended, which has generated two interpretations in the Social Courts: both sentences that declare these… The so-called "forbidden firing" also extends until May 31, which in reality supposes a government veto of objective dismissals motivated by the pandemic. The measure is extended, which has generated two interpretations in the Social Courts: both sentences that declare these dismissals as inadmissible (the majority) , and some that consider them invalid. A Barcelona court has declared a dismissal appropriate in this context . 2021-01-26 This is the extension of the ERTE, the aid for the self-employed and the rents approved by the Government The Executive extends the current ERTE model with little change until May 31, improves the 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed until this date and extends the possibility of requesting… Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro…
Spain: Furhter novelties on the extension of the ERTE spain El Diario (26.01.2021) The most outstanding novelties of this extension of the ERTE until May 31st, are based on facilitating administrative procedures, such as to go from an ERTE of limitation to one of impediment and vice versa, as well as that it is not necessary to re-process the unemployment… The most outstanding novelties of this extension of the ERTE until May 31st, are based on facilitating administrative procedures, such as to go from an ERTE of limitation to one of impediment and vice versa, as well as that it is not necessary to re-process the unemployment benefits of workers affected by the extension. In addition, the group of sectors we consider to be most affected by the pandemic changes slightly, wider after the decree to support the hospitality industry : three activities… 2021-01-26 This is the extension of the ERTE, the aid for the self-employed and the rents approved by the Government The Executive extends the current ERTE model with little change until May 31, improves the 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed until this date and extends the possibility of requesting… Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro…
Spain: Postponement of rent until May 9 for vulnerable persons spain El Diario (26.01.2021) If you are in a vulnerable situation and your landlord is a "large landlord", you can request a postponement of the payment of the rent until May 9. This new decree extends the possibility of requesting a "temporary and extraordinary" postponement if the following conditions… If you are in a vulnerable situation and your landlord is a "large landlord", you can request a postponement of the payment of the rent until May 9. This new decree extends the possibility of requesting a "temporary and extraordinary" postponement if the following conditions: that the tenant is in a situation of vulnerability caused by the coronavirus crisis and that the owner has more than ten properties. The assumptions of economic vulnerability are the following: being unemployed or ERTE,… 2021-01-26 This is the extension of the ERTE, the aid for the self-employed and the rents approved by the Government The Executive extends the current ERTE model with little change until May 31, improves the 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed until this date and extends the possibility of requesting… Housing Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, housing mmarquez https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro…
Spain: Extension of unemployment emergency benefit for the self-employed spain El Diario (26.01.2021) From February the access to the so-called 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed created due to the pandemic will be extended until May 31. There are some changes, among them the requirement of a drop in income from 75% to 50% is relaxed in order to access… From February the access to the so-called 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed created due to the pandemic will be extended until May 31. There are some changes, among them the requirement of a drop in income from 75% to 50% is relaxed in order to access severance benefits. The requirement of having to have been a beneficiary of the extraordinary benefit for cessation of activity until June 30, during the first state of alarm, in order to benefit from these aid, a criterion… 2021-01-26 This is the extension of the ERTE, the aid for the self-employed and the rents approved by the Government The Executive extends the current ERTE model with little change until May 31, improves the 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed until this date and extends the possibility of requesting… Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed mmarquez https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro…
Spain: Further extension of the ERTE until May 31st spain El Diario (26.01.2021) The Government has approved this Tuesday a macro-decree with the extension of several labor and social protection measures, part of the so-called 'social shield' against the pandemic. The Council of Ministers has extended the current ERTE model due to COVID practically… The ERTE scheme articulated last September is maintained until May 31st, 2021: those aimed at the 'ultra-protected' sectors (considered most affected by the pandemic) and dependent companies linked to its value chain, plus the ERTE to impede the activity and the ERTE of activity limitation, for companies that see their businesses altered by restrictive measures against the virus. Workers affected by ERTE will continue to have access to unemployment benefit without a grace period, even if they… 2021-01-26 The Government has approved this Tuesday a macro-decree with the extension of several labor and social protection measures, part of the so-called 'social shield' against the pandemic. The Council of Ministers has extended the current ERTE model due to COVID practically without changes until… Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed mmarquez https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro…
Spain: New postponements of Social Security contributions for companies and the self-employed spain Social Security State's Secretary (25.01.2021) With the beginning of the year, new moratoriums on Social Security contributions have come into force. These postponements are regulated in Final Provision 43 of Law 11/2020 on General State Budgets for the year 2021 (LPGE) and are aimed at companies… With the beginning of the year, new moratoriums on Social Security contributions have come into force. These postponements are regulated in Final Provision 43 of Law 11/2020 on General State Budgets for the year 2021 (LPGE) and are aimed at companies and freelancers who are up to date with their obligations and do not have any other postponement in vigor. In the case of self-employed workers, the moratorium covers the quotas whose accrual corresponds to the months of January to March 2021. For… 2020-01-30 With the beginning of the year, new moratoriums on Social Security contributions have come into force. These postponements are regulated in Final Provision 43 of Law 11/2020 on General State Budgets for the year 2021 (LPGE) and are aimed at companies and freelancers who are up to… Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19, self-employed mmarquez https://revista.seg-social.es/2021/01/25/nuevos-aplazamientos-de-cuotas-a-la-se…
Maldives-UN sign project on digitising social services to protect women and children maldives The Edition (21.01.2021) The United Nations (UN) and Maldives on Thursday signed a project document on digitialising social services in order to better protect women and girls from poverty and violence during emergency situations. Titled 'Protecting Women and Children: Digitalizing and Streamlining… The United Nations (UN) and Maldives on Thursday signed a project document on digitialising social services in order to better protect women and girls from poverty and violence during emergency situations. Titled 'Protecting Women and Children: Digitalizing and Streamlining Social Services and Creating a Unified Platform for National Care', the project aims to enhance shock-responsive social protection benefits and services targeted towards women and girls, in order to prevent them from falling… 2021-01-26 Cash transfers,Gender equality Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary, Published_SS_Monitor covid19, policy reponse pmassetti https://edition.mv/covid_19/21655
Covid-19: Debunking fake news among slum-dwellers india ideasforindia.in (21.01.2021) Urban slum-dwellers are among the groups that are most at-risk of Covid-19, and their precarious situation is further compounded by rampant misinformation regarding the Virus. Based on a survey of about 4,000 households in slum areas in Uttar Pradesh, this article… 2021-01-26 Health Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.ideasforindia.in/topics/human-development/covid-19-debunking-fake-n…
Covid-19 has cost global workers $3.7tn in lost earnings, says ILO The Guardian (25.01.2021) Women and young workers bear brunt of job losses and reductions in hours, says UN labour body 2021-01-26 Employment Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jan/25/covid-19-workers-lost-earnings…
Austria: Extension of higher emergency unemployment assistance austria Government of Austria (20.01.2021) Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the governing parties extended the increased emergency assistance until March 2021, and to pay this out restrospectively (this ended in December 2020). Around 200,000 people per month benefit from the increased… Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the governing parties extended the increased emergency assistance until March 2021, and to pay this out restrospectively (this ended in December 2020). Around 200,000 people per month benefit from the increased emergency aid. 2021-01-20 January 20, 2021 Kocher: Increase in emergency assistance to the level of unemployment benefit will be extended, January 20, 2021 Unemployment assistance recipients will receive support equal to their unemployment benefit until the end of March Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the governing… Unemployment,Social assistance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.bmafj.gv.at/Services/Presse/Presseaussendungen/PA_20_Jaenner_2021_a…
Austria: Extended paid leave for pregnant women who cannot work remotely austria Government of Austria (20.01.2021) Extended paid leave for pregnant women who cannot work remotely, and whose work requires close contact with other people, such as teachers, haridressers, beauticians, physiotherapists and masseuses. The measure is in place until June 2021. The regulation… Extended paid leave for pregnant women who cannot work remotely , and whose work requires close contact with other people, such as teachers, haridressers, beauticians, physiotherapists and masseuses. The measure is in place until June 2021. The regulation also ensures that employers do not experience any financial losses, as the government will reimburse 100% of the wages. 2021-01-20 January 20, 2021Kocher / Raab: The option of time off for pregnant women is extended until June, January 20, 2021 Today in parliament, the right to exemption for pregnant workers was extended if other protective measures or home office are not possible. This ensures the health… Maternity,Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.bmafj.gv.at/Services/Presse/Presseaussendungen/PA_20_Jaenner_2021_b…
Germany: Act for the Digital Modernisation of Care and Nursing germany German Government (20.01.2021) The importance of digitalisation in the health system and the need to make better use of the potentials offered by digitalisation has become particularly evident during the pandemic. In the future, it is to be possible to include digital applications, such as fall… The importance of digitalisation in the health system and the need to make better use of the potentials offered by digitalisation has become particularly evident during the pandemic. In the future, it is to be possible to include digital applications, such as fall prevention apps or memory training apps, in regular nursing care. In the future, it will be possible to link digital applications with the electronic patient file. To this end, on Wednesday the Cabinet approved a bill; the draft Act… 2021-01-20 More digitalisation in nursing More digital assistants for people in need of long-term care, more telemedicine and a good digital infrastructure – these are the goals of the Act for the Digital Modernisation of Care and Nursing. The Cabinet has adopted the bill. The importance of… Health,Long-term care Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, digital platforms mmarquez https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/digitalisation-nursing-1841346
1m Nigerians to benefit from COVID-19 Cash Transfer, Osinbajo says nigeria The Guardian Nigeria News (20.01.2021) - No fewer than One million Nigerians are to benefit from the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Cash Transfer Project which aims to lift the urban poor affected by the pandemic out of poverty. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said this on Tuesday in Abuja… No fewer than One million Nigerians are to benefit from the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Cash Transfer Project which aims to lift the urban poor affected by the pandemic out of poverty. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said this on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the COVID-19 Rapid Response Registration (RRR) Cash Transfer Project. Osinbajo said that the RRR was designed to focus mainly on the urban poor wards selected using scientifically validated methods of satellite remote… 2021-01-20 Cash transfers Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 pmassetti https://guardian.ng/news/1m-nigerians-to-benefit-from-covid-19-cash-transfer-os…
Spain to extend temporary lay-off schemes for 800,000 workers spain EURACTIV.com (14.01.2021) The Spanish government is ready to approve before Friday (15 January) an extension of temporary lay-off schemes put in place March last year to protect jobs for around 800,000 workers affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the tourism and services… The Spanish government is ready to approve before Friday (15 January) an extension of temporary lay-off schemes put in place March last year to protect jobs for around 800,000 workers affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the tourism and services sectors. Under the scheme, the Spanish state gives workers about 70% of their salary and prohibits companies from firing people. In case of fraud or redundancies, companies must return exemptions from contributions to the… 2021-01-15 Employment Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 pmassetti https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/spain-to-extend-temporary-la…
South Africa: Unemployment payments UIF Coronavirus COVID-19' timeline south africa South African Government (27.10.2020) The R51 045 255 369.21 billion covers 1 000 824 companies that applied and was disbursed in 11 575 623 payments which is broken down as follows: For April, R21 billion has been paid to 4 240 112 workers through 410 523 employers; The… Update: The Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (Covid-19 TERS) that started in April, was extended twice: once in May, and the second time in July. The program has run until October 2020, amidst possibilities of re-introducing it in January/February 2021. The R51 045 255 369.21 billion covers 1 000 824 companies that applied and was disbursed in 11 575 623 payments which is broken down as follows: For April, R21 billion has been paid to 4 240 112 workers through… 2020-10-27 Unemployment Insurance Fund exceeds R51 billion in Covid-19 TERS payments ​​The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has reached the magical R51 billion in Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (Covid-19 TERS) payments to help workers, business and the economy mitigate the worst impact… Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.gov.za/speeches/unemployment-and-labour-uif-coronavirus-covid-19-pa…
South Africa: School of Government on training public servants on governance and management of emergencies such as Covid-19 south africa South African Government (18.01.2021) South Africa and the People’s Republic of China are teaming up to improve the capacity of public servants on governance as well as the management of disasters and emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic. South Africa’s National School of Government, falling… South Africa and the People’s Republic of China are teaming up to improve the capacity of public servants on governance as well as the management of disasters and emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic. South Africa’s National School of Government, falling under the Ministry for the Public Service and Administration, working with the China National Academy of Governance, will in March and April 2021 offer courses on governance and emergency management for senior and middle managers in the… 2021-01-18 School of Government on training public servants on governance and management of emergencies such as Covid-19 18 Jan 2021 South Africa and China to train public servants on governance and management of emergencies such as Covid-19 South Africa and the People’s Republic of China are teaming up to… Governance and administration Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.gov.za/speeches/school-government-training-public-servants-governan…
Lebanon: US$246 Million to Support Poor and Vulnerable Lebanese Households and Build-Up the Social Safety Net Delivery System Asia, lebanon worldbank.org (12/01/2021) The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a US$246 million new project to provide emergency cash transfers and access to social services to approximately 786,000 poor and vulnerable Lebanese reeling under the pressure of Lebanon’s economic and… The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a US$246 million new project to provide emergency cash transfers and access to social services to approximately 786,000 poor and vulnerable Lebanese reeling under the pressure of Lebanon’s economic and COVID-19 crises. The Emergency Crisis and COVID-19 Response Social Safety Net Project (ESSN) will also support the development of a comprehensive national social safety nets system to allow a better response to ongoing and future… 2021-01-12 eirut, January 12, 2021 – The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a US$246 million new project to provide emergency cash transfers and access to social services to approximately 786,000 poor and vulnerable Lebanese reeling under the pressure of Lebanon’s economic and… Financing,Shocks & extreme events,COVID-19 Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants cambrosio https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/01/12/us246-million-to-sup…
Namibia: Employer Wage Subsidy Program during Covid-19 namibia The Employer Wage Subsidy Program for the hard hit industries under three (3) sectors of aviation, tourism and construction. This program is designed to save jobs. The program is driven by the following characteristics: a. Employers of affected industries will receive a subsidy based on their total… The Employer Wage Subsidy Program for the hard hit industries under three (3) sectors of aviation, tourism and construction. This program is designed to save jobs. The program is driven by the following characteristics: a. Employers of affected industries will receive a subsidy based on their total wage bill, driven by an SSC contribution waiver and a cash injection from the state. The aim is to give employers a cash subsidy of 17% of their total wage bill and SSC contribution holiday, or both… 2020-04-27 Fellow Namibians, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, 1. As part of the ongoing response from the Government of the Republic of Namibia, the Ministry of Finance hereby announces the National Employment and Salary Scheme for COVID-19, in an effort to save jobs and reduce potential impact on… Employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, labour markets mmarquez https://mof.gov.na/documents/35641/90651/Statement+by+Hon.+Shiimi-+National+Emp…
Norway: The number of care days will continue to be double from 1 January 2021 norway NAV (01.01.2021) The most measures for care allowance will be continued in 2021 due to the coronavirus. The measures until 31 December 2021: The number of care days doubles You can transfer care days to another caregiver when kindergarten / school / SFO is closed The employer cannot… The most measures for care allowance will be continued in 2021 due to the coronavirus. The measures until 31 December 2021: The number of care days doubles You can transfer care days to another caregiver when kindergarten / school / SFO is closed The employer cannot demand a doctor's certificate from the 4th day The measures until 30 June 2021: You can use care days when kindergarten / school / SFO is closed You can use care days even if you have used up your days when there… 2021-01-01 The number of care days will double from 1 January 2021 It has been decided that most measures for care allowance will be continued in 2021 due to the coronavirus. This applies until 31 December 2021: The number of care days doubles You can transfer care days to another caregiver when… Cash sickness benefits,Family benefits,Extension of coverage,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, extending coverage, family siha https://www.nav.no/familie/sykdom-i-familien/nb/omsorgspenger
Malaysia: All employers in MCO areas eligible to apply for wage subsidy programme, says PM malaysia (18.01.2020) The Star The Wage Subsidy Programme 3.0 under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) will be improved, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said all employers operating under the movement control order are eligible to apply, regardless of sectors. He said eligible… The Wage Subsidy Programme 3.0 under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) will be improved, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said all employers operating under the movement control order are eligible to apply, regardless of sectors. He said eligible employers would receive a wage subsidy of RM600 for each of their employees earning less than RM4,000 for a period of one month. "Besides that, the limit of 200 employees for each application will be increased to 500 employees… 2021-01-18 Employment,COVID-19 Published Measures summary covid19 pmassetti https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/01/18/all-employers-in-mco-areas-el…
Thailand: Social Security Fund contributions reduced for Jan-March 2021 thailand The Social Security Fund (SSF) regulation reduces the rate of mandatory Social Security Fund contributions under section 33 of the SSA effective from January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021. Contribution rates are calculated as a percentage of each employees’ monthly wages, based on a minimum… The Social Security Fund (SSF) regulation reduces the rate of mandatory Social Security Fund contributions under section 33 of the SSA effective from January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021. Contribution rates are calculated as a percentage of each employees’ monthly wages, based on a minimum monthly wage of THB 1,650 and a maximum monthly wage of THB 15,000. Based on the minimum and maximum wages allowed for calculation, the contributions would range from THB 49.5 to THB 450 per month for both… 2021-01-01 Due to the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand since December, 2020, Thailand’s Ministry of Labor recently published two regulations under the Social Security Act (SSA) in the Government Gazette: The Regulation on Entitlement to Compensatory Benefits in the Event of Unemployment… Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e0227877-c2b9-4494-8dc4-e1cbbbda…
Thailand: Compensation for up to 3 months for employees who cannot work in the face of Second Wave of COVID-19 thailand This regulation is similar to a previous regulation from April, 2020, during the first wave of the pandemic, stating that the definition of force majeure under the Social Security Act B.E. 2533 (1990) (the SSA) includes hazards from pandemics of dangerous communicable diseases (… This regulation is similar to a previous regulation from April, 2020, during the first wave of the pandemic, stating that the definition of force majeure under the Social Security Act B.E. 2533 (1990) (the SSA) includes hazards from pandemics of dangerous communicable diseases (including COVID-19). This definition therefore affords protection to insured persons (i.e., employees) in the event that the COVID-19 pandemic results in their being unable to work, or their employers… 2021-01-01 Due to the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand since December, 2020, Thailand’s Ministry of Labor recently published two regulations under the Social Security Act (SSA) in the Government Gazette: The Regulation on Entitlement to Compensatory Benefits in the Event of Unemployment… Cash sickness benefits Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e0227877-c2b9-4494-8dc4-e1cbbbda…
United States: Deferral of employment tax deposits and payments through December 31, 2020 United States The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allows employers to defer the deposit and payment of the employer's share of Social Security taxes and self-employed individuals to defer payment of certain self-employment taxes. The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allows employers to defer the deposit and payment of the employer's share of Social Security taxes and self-employed individuals to defer payment of certain self-employment taxes from March 27th to December 31st, 2020. Payments need to be made between January 2st and April 30th, 2021. 2020-08-28 The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allows employers to defer the deposit and payment of the employer's share of Social Security taxes and self-employed individuals to defer payment of certain self-employment taxes from March 27th to December 31st, 2020. Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/deferral-of-employment-tax-deposits-and-payments-t…
France: Benefit from daily allowances and the employer supplement, without waiting period or eligibility conditions. france Afin d’inciter au maximum les personnes présentant des symptômes à rester isolées à leur domicile, elles pourront bénéficier d’indemnités journalières et du complément employeur, sans délai de carence ou de conditions d’ouverture du droit, lorsqu’elles sont testées positives à la Covid-19 ou dès… In order to encourage people with symptoms to remain isolated at their home as much as possible, they will be able to benefit from daily allowances and the employer supplement, without waiting period or eligibility conditions, when they are tested positive for Covid-19 or when they are symptomatic, pending the result of their test. 2021-01-08 Health insurance Published Measures summary covid19 pmassetti https://travail-emploi.gouv.fr/actualites/presse/communiques-de-presse/article/…
Payment Increases set to take effect in January 2021 ireland Payments for qualified child dependants will increase by €5 for children aged 12 or over and €2 for children aged up to 12, meaning parents on weekly social welfare payments will see an increase in their weekly rate of payment. These increases will take effect at various dates in January depending… Payments for qualified child dependants will increase by €5 for children aged 12 or over and €2 for children aged up to 12, meaning parents on weekly social welfare payments will see an increase in their weekly rate of payment. These increases will take effect at various dates in January depending on the weekly welfare payment that either parent is receiving. It is expected that this increase will benefit some 419,000 children at a cost of €59.2 million in 2021 2021-01-01 Budget 2021 Payment Increases set to take effect in January 2021 - Over €177 million in improvements to weekly welfare payments From Department of Social Protection  Published on 31 December 2020 Last updated on 30 December 2020     Over 375,000 Households to… Children,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, family mmarquez https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/f6302-budget-2021-payment-increases-set-to-…
COVID-19, the social contract and the need for a new normal for social protection Development Pathways (January 2021) David Hillson takes a look at the recent historical role of the social contract in social protection within the context of COVID-19. He argues that the social contract has been central to huge socio-economic advances and is a product and reflection of each… 2021-01-14 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/publications/covid-19-the-social-contract…
US: Rethinking social insurance: Policies to protect workers and families United States brookings.edu (07.01.2021) In the spring of 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated recession, policymakers originated significant expansions to social insurance, including unemployment insurance benefits, refundable tax credits, and paid leave. Because of this expansion, the… 2021-01-12 Policy analysis Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.brookings.edu/blog/up-front/2021/01/07/rethinking-social-insurance-…
France: Transparent masks for child care staff european union, france October 2020 (caf.fr) In October 2020, the Cnaf released 5 million euros for the purchase of 500,000 inclusive masks (transparent) for early childhood professionals working in a childcare centre or "childcare assistants' centres". In October 2020, the Cnaf released 5 million euros for the purchase of 500,000 inclusive masks (transparent) for early childhood professionals working in a childcare centre or "childcare assistants' centres". 2020-10-01 Health,Safety and health at work,Financing,COVID-19 Published Measures summary covid19 cambrosio https://www.caf.fr/allocataires/caf-de-la-haute-savoie/actualites/annee/2020/de…
France: continuation of entitlements by CAF during COVID crisis france From the beginning of the pandemic, decisions were taken to ensure the automatic renewal of social minimum entitlements. Given the reopening of all public services, this measure now only concerns certain benefits. This is particularly the case for disabled persons receiving the disabled adult… From the beginning of the pandemic, decisions were taken to ensure the automatic renewal of social minimum entitlements. Given the reopening of all public services, this measure now only concerns certain benefits. This is particularly the case for disabled persons receiving the disabled adult allowance (Aah) or the education allowance for disabled children (Aeeh). 2020-12-08 Disability,Family benefits,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Published Measures summary covid19, family cambrosio https://www.caf.fr/allocataires/actualites/2020/pendant-la-crise-sanitaire-la-c…
France: financial aid in the form of emergency relief to help the most needy families Europe , france March 2020 (caf.fr) In order to provide urgent financial support to families identified as being in distress in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic, since March 2020, the Caisses d'allocations familiales (CAF) have been able to release financial aid in the form of emergency relief to help the… In order to provide urgent financial support to families identified as being in distress in the context of the Covid-19 epidemic, since March 2020, the Caisses d'allocations familiales (CAF) have been able to release financial aid in the form of emergency relief to help the most needy families to meet basic food needs or unpaid rent.  After identifying families in difficulty, social workers assess the social emergency and, if necessary, release emergency financial assistance. The amount of… 2020-12-08 Family benefits,Housing,Social assistance,Food and nutrition,COVID-19 Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, family, poverty cambrosio https://www.caf.fr/sites/default/files/caf/411/Covid-19/AFI-urgence-Covid_note-…
France: The allowance for the new school year 2020 is exceptionally increased by €100 european union, france 08.12.2020 (education.gouv.fr) Since the circulation of the Covid19 and the health crisis, the Caisse nationale des allocations familiales (Cnaf) has put in place measures to support particularly disadvantaged families, as well as various managers of services useful to families. The back-to-school… The back-to-school allowance (Allocation de rentrée scolaire) paid to families with the lowest incomes and school-age children has been exceptionally increased by €100 per child as part of the Government's Recovery Plan. 2020-12-08 Family benefits,Children,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Published Measures summary covid19, family, poverty cambrosio https://www.education.gouv.fr/l-allocation-de-rentree-scolaire-305463
Finland: Several temporary changes to the unemployment laws extended to 31 March 2021 finland kela.fi (21.12.2020) Several temporary changes made to the unemployment benefit laws have been extended until the end of March 2021. Self-employed persons will remain eligible for labour market subsidy payments until 31 March 2021 if their business has suffered due to the coronavirus epidemic.… Several temporary changes made to the unemployment benefit laws have been extended until the end of March 2021. Self-employed persons will remain eligible for labour market subsidy payments until 31 March 2021 if their business has suffered due to the coronavirus epidemic. Higher exempt amounts of EUR 500 and EUR 465 will remain in force until the end of March 2021. Exceptions made to the rules on waiting periods, work requirements and maximum length of payment will expire at the end of… 2020-12-21 Several temporary changes made to the unemployment benefit laws have been extended until the end of March 2021. Self-employed persons will remain eligible for labour market subsidy payments until 31 March 2021 if their business has suffered due to the coronavirus epidemic. Exceptions made to the… Employment,Extension of coverage,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Covid19_deconfinement_measures, extending coverage, self-employed siha https://www.kela.fi/web/en/news-archive/-/asset_publisher/lN08GY2nIrZo/content/…
US: Stimulus deal is a needed lifeline for the economy, but more help will likely be needed in 2021 United States The Washington Post (21.12.2020) The biggest concern with the bill is that the aid doesn’t last long enough 2021-01-07 Cash transfers Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/12/21/stimulus-bill-economy/
This company is combining video calls with pop-up clinics to help more people get the care they need weforum.org (06.01.2021)The use of telemedicine has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Start-up Carbon Health is working to make it accessible to underserved communities. Its founder says it has reduced costs by using technology to improve efficiency. His company uses pop-up clinics to deliver… 2021-01-07 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/improving-access-telemedicine-covid19/
How China pays for its COVID-19 medical bills china World Economic Forum (14.12.2020) China covers the COVID-19 medical costs for all patients including domestic migrants. The payment structure is part of the country’s “wartime” governance. It also reflects the long-term institutional transformation of the Chinese healthcare system. 2021-01-05 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/12/how-china-pays-for-its-covid-19-medical-…
Peru: Bonus of S / 930 to the ONP pensioners will be paid from January 11 peru El Peruano (23.12.2020) The Government published the Emergency Decree No. 137-2020, which authorizes transfers to central government entities and regional governments, for the payment of extraordinary bonus established in Law 31083, equivalent to a minimum vital remuneration (… The Emergency Decree No. 137-2020 authorizes transfers to central government entities and regional governments, for the payment of extraordinary bonus established in Law 31083, equivalent to 930 soles to pensioners of the Social Security Normalization Office (ONP). The extraordinary bonus will be paid from January 11, 2021. It will be paid automatically in the same account in which the pension is deposited. 2020-12-23 The extraordinary bonus to pensioners of the Social Security Normalization Office (ONP) of S / 930, approved yesterday by the government, will begin to be paid from January 11 of next year, it will be automatic and will be paid in the same account in which the pension is deposited, together with… Old-age pensions,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants siha https://elperuano.pe/noticia/112310-bono-de-s-930-a-jubilados-de-la-onp-empezar…
Peru: First deposits to AFP affiliates would be before January 9 peru El Peruano (03.12.2020) Law N ° 31068 approved on November 18 authorizes that people who have not worked on the payroll in the last 12 months will be able to withdraw up to four tax units (UIT), that is, 17,200 soles. The first deposits would be made before January 9, 2021. Law N ° 31068 approved on November 18 authorizes that people who have not worked on the payroll in the last 12 months will be able to withdraw up to four tax units (UIT), that is, 17,200 soles. The first deposits would be made before January 9, 2021. 2020-12-03 12/03/2020 Law N ° 31068 authorizes a retirement of pension savings of up to 17,200 soles.     The first deposits to comply with Law N ° 31068, which authorizes a retirement of pension savings of up to 17,200 soles, would be made before January 9, 2021, said the deputy… Old-age pensions,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants siha https://elperuano.pe/noticia/110122-primeros-depositos-a-afiliados-de-afp-seria…
Chile: ProVida | Second Withdrawal Request of 10% chile ProVida (10.12.2020) All members of an AFP (contributors, non-contributors and pensioners) can request their Second Retirement withdrawal up to 10% of the total saving in their Mandatory Account, with a maximum amount of 150UF (around $ 4,300,000). Survival Pension… All members of an AFP (contributors, non-contributors and pensioners) can request their Second Retirement withdrawal up to 10% of the total saving in their Mandatory Account, with a maximum amount of 150UF (around $ 4,300,000). Survival Pension beneficiaries can also make a Retirement request for those balances. Members can apply from December 10, 2020, until December 2021.  2020-12-10 Old-age pensions,Survivors,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants siha https://retiro.provida.cl/
EPF i-Sinar Account 1 withdrawal: Here's everything you need to know malaysia The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has revealed full details for the i-Sinar program which will allow eligible members to make withdrawals from Account 1. The i-Sinar program was introduced to assist members who are affected by the current pandemic situation. Affected members who wish to take out… The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has revealed full details for the i-Sinar program which will allow eligible members to make withdrawals from Account 1. The i-Sinar program was introduced to assist members who are affected by the current pandemic situation. Affected members who wish to take out funds are able to apply online starting from 21st December 2020. It allows around 8 million provident fund members aged 55 or younger who have lost their jobs or experienced a… 2020-12-21 Pensions Published Measures summary covid19 pmassetti https://www.soyacincau.com/2020/12/03/epf-kwsp-i-sinar-what-you-need-to-know-ho…
US: Congress poised to pass long-awaited $900 billion Covid rescue package United States CNNPolitics (21.12.2020) Congress is on the verge of passing a far-reaching $900 billion Covid relief package that promises to accelerate vaccine distribution and deliver much-needed aid to small businesses hit hard by the pandemic, Americans who have lost their jobs during the economic upheaval… 2020-12-21 Employment,Cash transfers Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://edition.cnn.com/2020/12/21/politics/stimulus-deal-votes/index.html
Research Projects on COVID-19 and Long-Term Care – Resources to support community and institutional Long-Term Care responses to COVID-19 ltccovid.org - 2020 "If you're doing research on COVID-19 & Long-Term Care it may be useful to see what others are doing! Here's a searchable international database of projects (a bit UK biased, but hopefully we'll get information from more projects in other countries soon!) " 2020-12-18 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 pmassetti https://ltccovid.org/completed-or-ongoing-research-projects-on-covid-19-and-lon…
Cyprus: Support for Independent Employees cyprus Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) The Ministry announces that the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. Support for Independent Employees was also decided to continue supporting certain categories of self-employed… The Ministry announces that the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. Support for Independent Employees was also decided to continue supporting certain categories of self-employed persons who are significantly affected by the pandemic, such as photographers, taxi drivers, hotel workers and other categories, provided that their turnover is reduced compared to the same period last year exceeding 40%. The support provided corresponds to 60% of… 2020-12-09 Support for Independent Employees It was also decided to continue supporting certain categories of self-employed persons who are significantly affected by the pandemic, such as photographers, taxi drivers, hotel workers and other categories, provided that their turnover is reduced compared to the… Employment,Extension of coverage,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, extending coverage, self-employed siha https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C…
Cyprus: Very Small Business Support cyprus Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) The Ministry announces that the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. Very Small Business Support subsidizes 100% of the employees for enterprises that employ up to… The Ministry announces that the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. Very Small Business Support subsidizes 100% of the employees for enterprises that employ up to three (3 ) employees, especially for Business Plans in Full Suspension or related companies, 100% of the staff is subsidized for companies that employ up to nine (9) employees. 2020-12-09 Very Small Business Support Based on the Government's policy for additional support to the very small enterprises that constitute the vast majority of all enterprises, in all the above Special Plans, provisions have been included for subsidizing 100% of the employees for enterprises that employ up… Employment,Extension of coverage,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, youth employment siha https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C…
Cyprus: Business / Employee Support for Certain Economic Activities Europe , cyprus Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) Businesses and workers in certain economic activities, such as workers in photographers, day care centers, banquet halls and other affected economic activities, the Special Plan for Businesses for Certain Economic Activities can be… Businesses and workers in certain economic activities, such as workers in photographers, day care centers, banquet halls and other affected economic activities, the Special Plan for Businesses for Certain Economic Activities can be provided to 50% of employees provided that turnover has been reduced by more than 40%. 2020-12-09 Business / Employee Support for Certain Economic Activities In addition to the above, given that the pandemic has disproportionately affected businesses and workers in certain economic activities, such as workers in photographers, day care centers, banquet halls and other affected economic… Employment,Extension of coverage,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, self-employed, youth employment siha https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C…
Cyprus: Support for Businesses / Employees under mandatory full suspension Europe , cyprus Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) The Support of Businesses / Employees that are under mandatory full suspension based on the Decrees issued by the Minister of Health are implemented additional Special Plans for the period from 1 November 2020 to 31 December 2020 or… The Support of Businesses / Employees that are under mandatory full suspension based on the Decrees issued by the Minister of Health are implemented additional Special Plans for the period from 1 November 2020 to 31 December 2020 or depending on the period of validity of the Decrees of the Minister of Health. The Special Plans in question will be open to companies affected by the Full Suspension Decrees and will provide support to 97% to 100% of employees, depending on the size of the… 2020-12-09 For the Support of Businesses / Employees that are under mandatory full suspension based on the Decrees issued by the Minister of Health as well as companies whose activities and turnover are proven to be significantly related to companies that are under mandatory full suspension, two are… Employment,Extension of coverage,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage siha https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C…
Cyprus: Support for the Tourism Industry and Businesses / Employees Related to the Tourism Industry Europe , cyprus Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) The Ministry announces that the implementation of the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. The Special Plan of Hotel Units and Tourist Accommodations and the Special Plan of Economic… The Ministry announces that the implementation of the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. The Special Plan of Hotel Units and Tourist Accommodations and the Special Plan of Economic Activities Related to the Tourism Industry are valid for the period from 1 November 2020 until 31 March 2021 and can provide support to up to 97% of the total staff of companies that will suspend their activities completely. 2020-12-09 Support for the Tourism Industry and Businesses / Employees Related to the Tourism Industry In order to support the tourism industry and the companies and employees related to the tourism industry, the Special Plan of Hotel Units and Tourist Accommodations has been prepared as well as the Special… Employment,Extension of coverage,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage siha https://www.coronavirus.mlsi.gov.cy/post/%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%BF%CE%AF%C…
Croatia: Stop COVID-19 application now works cross-border croatia, european union Government of the Republic of Croatia (19.11.2020) Cross-border data exchange between the Croatian Stop COVID-19 application and official applications of other EU member states has been established. This makes Croatia the seventh EU country in a row, along with Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy… Cross-border data exchange between the Croatian Stop COVID-19 application and official applications of other EU member states has been established. This makes Croatia the seventh EU country in a row, along with Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia and Spain, which exchanges "infected keys" through the federation gateway and thus enables anonymous notification of foreign contacts about the risk of infection. 2020-11-19 Cross-border data exchange between the Croatian Stop COVID-19 application and official applications of other EU member states has been established. This is the result of decisions and recommendations of the European Commission and the technical and safety requirements of the eHealth Network… Information and communication technology,Mobile technologies,Interoperability,Data management,COVID-19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, data management, interoperability, mobile technologies siha https://www.koronavirus.hr/najnovije/aplikacija-stop-covid-19-od-sada-funkcioni…
[Report] Shelter from the Storm: The global need for universal social protection in times of COVID-19 Oxfam (15.12.2020) As 2020 draws to a close, the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic shows no sign of abating. Without urgent action, global poverty and inequality will deepen dramatically. Hundreds of millions of people have already lost their jobs, gone further into debt or… 2020-12-15 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://policy-practice.oxfam.org.uk/publications/shelter-from-the-storm-the-gl…