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UK: Government will cover part of Statutory Sick Pay for extra costs united kingdom 12.03.2020 Statutory Sick Pay – The government will support small and medium-sized businesses and employers to cope with the extra costs of paying COVID-19 related SSP by refunding eligible SSP costs. The eligibility criteria for the scheme are as follows: this refund will be limited to two weeks… Statutory Sick Pay – The government will support small and medium-sized businesses and employers to cope with the extra costs of paying COVID-19 related SSP by refunding eligible SSP costs. The eligibility criteria for the scheme are as follows: this refund will be limited to two weeks per employee employers with fewer than 250 employees will be eligible. The size of an employer will be determined by the number of people they employed as of 28 February 2020 employers will be able to reclaim… 2020-03-12 Cash sickness benefits Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2020-documents/budget-2020
UK: Hardship fund for vulnerable individuals united kingdom 12.03.2020 Hardship Fund – The government will provide Local Authorities in England with £500 million of new grant funding to support economically vulnerable people and households in their local area. The government expects most of this funding to be used to provide more council tax relief,… The government will provide Local Authorities in England with £500 million of new grant funding to support economically vulnerable people and households in their local area. Social assistance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2020-documents/budget-2020
UK: Introduction of a temporary alternative to the fit note for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak united kingdom 12.03.2020 Medical Evidence for SSP – The government has already issued guidance to employers, advising them to use their discretion not to require a GP fit note for COVID-19 related absences. This Budget announces that the government and the NHS will bring forward a temporary alternative to the… Medical Evidence for SSP – The government has already issued guidance to employers, advising them to use their discretion not to require a GP fit note for COVID-19 related absences. This Budget announces that the government and the NHS will bring forward a temporary alternative to the fit note in the coming weeks which can be used for the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak. This system will enable people who are advised to self-isolate to obtain a notification via NHS111 which they can use as… 2020-03-12 Health,Health promotion,Health insurance Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2020-documents/budget-2020
Reduced waiting time for the Statutory Sick Pay, including measures for the self-employed united kingdom 12.03.2020 The Budget announces measures to support people who are unable to work because of COVID-19. Eligibility for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – The Prime Minister has already announced that the forthcoming COVID-19 Bill will temporarily allow SSP to be paid from the first day of sickness… Eligibility for Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) – The Prime Minister has already announced that the forthcoming COVID-19 Bill will temporarily allow SSP to be paid from the first day of sickness absence, rather than the fourth day, for people who have COVID-19 or have to self‑isolate, in accordance with government guidelines. The Budget sets out a further package to widen the scope of SSP and make it more accessible. The government will temporarily extend SSP to cover: individuals who are unable to… 2020-03-12 Cash sickness benefits Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed mmarquez https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/budget-2020-documents/budget-2020
Karenzfrist für die Kurzarbeit with auf eine Tag reduziert switzerland Bern, 13.03.2020 Für die Kurzarbeitsentschädigung können im Fonds der Arbeitslosenversicherung bis 8 Milliarden Franken beansprucht werden. Die Karenzfrist für die Kurzarbeit wird ab sofort bis 30. September 2020 auf einen Tag reduziert. Die Unternehmen haben so nur den Arbeitsausfall von… Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 mmarquez https://www.admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokumentation/medienmitteilungen/bundesrat.ms…
Philippines: DSWD suspends cash grants over COVID philippines, the philstar.com (17.03.2020) The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has temporarily suspended the cash grants to beneficiaries of its poverty alleviation program in order to help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The agency suspended the payouts for the … Social assistance Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 mmarquez https://www.philstar.com/nation/2020/03/17/2001458/dswd-suspends-cash-grants-ov…
España: El Gobierno facilitará el acceso al desempleo a los autónomos perjudicados por el Covid-19 spain elconfidencial.com (12.03.2020) El Gobierno garantizará el acceso a la prestación por cese de actividad (el paro de los autónomos) a todos los cotizantes del RETA que hayan sufrido una fuerte caída en su cifra de actividad como consecuencia del brote de la enfermedad, explican fuentes… - Access to the unemployment benefit for the self-employed that contribute to the RETA. This benefit aims to be an equivalent of the usual unemployment benefit for employees. - Deferral of payment of social security contributions for the self-employed for up to 3 months payable within a maximum of a year. 2020-03-13 Los autónomos son “el eslabón más débil de la cadena productiva”, explica Lorenzo Amor, presidente de ATA. Ellos son quienes más sufren por la caída de la demanda o el cierre de los mercados de crédito, ya que no cuentan con margen para adaptarse. De ahí que vayan a ser uno de los colectivos… Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed mmarquez https://www.elconfidencial.com/economia/2020-03-12/desempleo-autonomos-cese-act…
Additional children care allowance poland zus.pl (23.0.2020) Additional care allowance is granted for the duration of childcare in connection with the closing of a crèche, children's club, kindergarten, school due to COVID-19. Additional care allowance is payable to parents or legal guardians of children who: ⇒ look after a child under 8… Additional care allowance is granted for the duration of childcare in connection with the closing of a crèche, children's club, kindergarten, school due to COVID-19.   Additional care allowance is payable to parents or legal guardians of children who: ⇒ look after a child under 8 years old; ⇒ are covered by sickness insurance (e.g. employees, contractors, entrepreneurs). 2020-03-23 Children Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.zus.pl/
Government's immediate measures to curb the economic effects of the coronavirus - regjeringen.no norway In this first phase, the government has prioritized the following measures: Measures in the health care system to deal with the emergency situation. Reduce the number of days of payroll pay for employers on layoffs from 15 to 2 days and eliminate the waiting days for unemployment benefits for… Old-age pensions,Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 mmarquez https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/regjeringens-strakstiltak-for-a-dempe-de-…
The Netherlands introduces a temporary permit that reduces working time netherlands jdsupra.com (16.03.2020) If the activities of the company are strongly affected by COVID-19, employers can apply for a permit for a reduction in working time (werktijdverkorting) at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. This means that employees will temporarily work reduced time.… Employment Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 mmarquez https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/employment-alert-covid-19-netherlands-39563/
Malaysia: Govt launches COVID-19 fund to help patients and others affected malaysia pmo.gov.my (11.03.2020) UTRAJAYA. The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government today launched a special fund which will give financial aid to those directly affected by the COVID-19 infection. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said for a start, RM1 million had been channelled into the fund to help… RM 1 million for social assistance is targeted to unemployed persons infected with the virus or under 14-days quarantine. 2020-03-11 Social assistance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.pmo.gov.my/2020/03/govt-launches-covid-19-fund-to-help-patients-and…
South Korea unveils $13.7b stimulus package to fight coronavirus korea, Republic of straitstimes.com (04.03.2020) Some 2.3 trillion won will be allocated to medical institutions and fund quarantine efforts, with another 3.0 trillion won going to small- to medium-sized businesses struggling to pay wages to their workers, and child care subsidies, the finance ministry said. Loans… Employment Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 mmarquez https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/south-korea-unveils-137b-stimulus…
Brasil: Gobierno brasileño anticipará pago del tercer salario para jubilados y aumenta número de beneficiarios a Bolsa Familia brazil europapress.es (16.03.2020)  Brasil inyectará 26.705 millones por el coronavirus. Se destinarán hasta 83.400 millones de reales (15.140 millones de euros) a la población más vulnerable, un total de 59.400 millones de reales (10.778 millones de euros) al mantenimiento de puestos de trabajo y al… The payments for pensioners with the National Institute of Social Security (INSS) will be anticipated to April (before payments would have been in August). 2020-03-16 Brasil inyectará 26.705 millones por el coronavirus El ministro de Economía de Brasil, Paulo Guedes, ha anunciado que el país inyectará 147.300 millones de reales brasileños (26.705 millones de euros) durante los próximos tres meses para hacer frente al coronavirus. El objetivo de esta partida es… Old-age pensions Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, service delivery mmarquez https://www.europapress.es/economia/macroeconomia-00338/noticia-brasil-inyectar…
US:House Passes Bill To Allow For Paid Leave, Testing & Tax Credits To Lessen Impact Of Coronavirus United States (14.03.2020) As part of the response, the House passed H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Here are some of the highlights in the bill: - Tax credits for paid sick and paid family and medical leave, including for the self-employed - Health plan testing coverage -… - Tax credits for paid sick and paid family and medical leave, including for the self-employed - Health plan testing coverage - Funding for nutrition assistance programs - Funding for the Senior Nutrition Program in the Administration for Community Living (ACL) - Emergency transfers for Unemployment Compensation Administration - Job-protected leave - Funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs - Reimbursement for COVID-19 diagnostic testing 2020-03-14 As numbers of confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to increase in the United States, the federal government is taking actions to reduce the impact on individual and business taxpayers. COVID-19 is the official name for the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.… Cash sickness benefits,Health insurance,Unemployment,Social assistance Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed pmassetti https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2020/03/14/house-bill-would-allow…
COVID-19 and the Canadian workforce canada Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (16.03.2020) Reforming EI to protect more workers. This paper examines how well protected Canadian workers are now and what else should be done to better insulate them from these risks. Unemployment Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 pmassetti https://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/reports/covid-19-and-canadian-wo…
Updates on China Social Security Policies china KPMG China (15.03.2020) Hubei Province : Between February and June 2020: All enterprises enrolled in China Social Security Schemes are exempt from making employer contributions to pension, unemployment and work-related injury insurance schemes.  Between February and June 2020: All enterprises enrolled in China Social Security Schemes are exempt from making employer contributions to pension, unemployment and work-related injury insurance schemes.  2020-03-15 Contribution collection and compliance Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary brics, covid19 pmassetti https://home.kpmg/cn/en/home/insights/2020/02/china-tax-alert-15.html
Canada: How EI benefits for COVID-19 quarantines will work under the new rules canada National Post (13.03.2020) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to Canada’s sick-leave benefits under employment insurance Wednesday, to respond to concerns about COVID-19 Unemployment Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 pmassetti https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/canada-sick-leave-ei-benefits-coronavirus
Coronavirus testing now covered by Japan's national insurance japan japantimes.co.jp (06.03.2020) Amid mounting criticism over the low number of people who have been tested for COVID-19 in Japan compared to its neighboring countries, screenings are being covered from Friday by the national health insurance in an effort to increase testing. Health,Health promotion,Health insurance Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 mmarquez https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/03/06/national/science-health/covid-19-t…
Ireland: New Unemployment Payment ireland citizensinformation.ie (March 2020) COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is a new social welfare payment for employees and self-employed people who are unemployed or who have their hours of work reduced during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. This includes people who have been put on part-… COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is a new social welfare payment for employees and self-employed people who are unemployed or who have their hours of work reduced during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. This includes people who have been put on part-time or casual work. It will be paid for up to 6 weeks and has a simple one–page application form. The new payment aims to get a social welfare payment to unemployed people quickly. 2020-03-17 COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is a new social welfare payment of €350 a week for employees and self-employed people who have lost employment due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. You can apply for the payment if you are aged between 18 and 66 and have lost your employment due… Cash sickness benefits,Unemployment Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed mmarquez https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/un…
Japan: Employment Adjustment Subsidy: Qualifications relaxed to support business impacted from the novel Coronavirus infection japan Anshin Immigration & Social Security (27.02.2020) Employment Adjustment Subsidy is to support employers who are suffered from the business downturn but maintain employment by paying leave allowance and letting employees take partly paid leave, rather than firing them. The subsidy reimburses two… Unemployment Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 pmassetti https://en.an-japan.com/2020/02/27/emp-subsidy/
Ireland reduces waiting periods and increases the illness benefit ireland Gov.ie (12.03.2020) The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection are introducing measures to provide income support to people affected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus). 3 major changes have been announced: the current 6-day waiting period for Illness Benefit will not apply to anyone who… The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection are introducing measures to provide income support to people affected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus). 3 major changes have been announced: the current 6-day waiting period for Illness Benefit will not apply to anyone who has COVID-19 (Coronavirus) or is in medically-required self-isolation the personal rate of Illness Benefit will increase from €203 per week to €305 per week for a maximum of 2 weeks medically-required self-isolation or… 2020-03-12 The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection are introducing measures to provide income support to people affected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus). 3 major changes have been announced: the current 6-day waiting period for Illness Benefit will not apply to anyone who has COVID-19 (… Cash sickness benefits Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/99104a-covid-19-coronavirus/
Le krach boursier menace les retraites dans de nombreux pays Selon le Congressional Budget Office (CBO), les fonds auraient perdu au total 2 000 milliards de dollars en quinze mois (20 % de leur valeur). Les célèbres CalPERS et CalSTRS, dédiés au financement des retraites des fonctionnaires et professeurs de Californie, ont fondu de 26 % et 10 % depuis fin… Aujourd'hui la tempête financière dévoile les failles de tout le système", conclut l'économiste Thomas Philippon, professeur à l'université de New York. Les plans garantis "mettent en difficultés les entreprises. General Motors en souffre dramatiquement aujourd'hui", indique-t-il, car ce sont… Old-age pensions,Pensions Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 adequacy, covid19, economic crisis, social security education, sustainability, Universal Social Protection gfilhon https://www.lemonde.fr/la-crise-financiere/article/2008/10/29/le-krach-boursier…
Germany: Easier access to short-time work allowance germany Federal Government (10.03.2020) The spread of the coronavirus is a major challenge for the economy and the labour market. To address this effectively, the German government has adopted a bill that will facilitate access to short-time work allowance. If a company sees orders decline as a result of difficult economic trends, it can announce short-time work, if a minimum of 10 per cent of its workforce could be affected by the lack of work. The limit has hitherto been 30 per cent of the workforce. It is to be possible to dispense in full or in part with the requirement that negative working hours balances be established before short-time work allowance can be paid. The current legal situation means that companies that… 2020-03-10 "Our goal is to ensure that, in this situation, as far as possible no job and no company sustains lasting damage," declared Federal Labour Minister Hubertus Heil on Tuesday at a press conference with Federal Economic Affairs Minister Peter Altmaier. That is why the government is taking swift,… Employment,Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 pmassetti https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/search/kabinett-kurzarbeitergeld-1729898
France: Covid-19 : des arrêts de travail simplifiés pour les salariés contraints de garder leurs enfants france ameli.fr (13.03.2020) Un téléservice, « declare.ameli.fr », est mis en place par l’Assurance Maladie pour permettre aux employeurs de déclarer leurs salariés contraints de rester à domicile suite à la fermeture de l’établissement accueillant leur enfant, sans possibilité de télétravail. Cette… Health insurance Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 pmassetti https://www.ameli.fr/ain/assure/actualites/covid-19-des-arrets-de-travail-simpl…
An effective economic response to the Coronavirus in Europe Europe bruegel.org (12.03.2020) 'Whatever it takes' needs to be the motto to preserve lives and reduce the impact on the economy of the epidemic. Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.bruegel.org/2020/03/economic-response-coronavirus/
France: Coronavirus : les parents peuvent se mettre en arrêt maladie pour garder leurs enfants france businessinsider.fr (13.03.2020) Face à l'épidémie de coronavirus, qui gagne chaque jour un peu plus de terrain en France, le président de la République, Emmanuel Macron, a annoncé toute une batterie de mesures jeudi soir, lors d'une allocution télévisée. Shocks & extreme events Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 pmassetti https://www.businessinsider.fr/coronavirus-les-parents-peuvent-se-mettre-en-arr…
How Europe is responding to the coronavirus pandemic Europe politico.eu (13.03.2020) Here's a roundup of the latest measures the 27 EU countries and the U.K. have taken so far in response to the pandemic — from the most to the least affected countries — according to publicly available information from national authorities and media reports. Shocks & extreme events Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.politico.eu/article/how-europe-is-responding-to-the-coronavirus-pan…
Oficial: el aislamiento o contagio por coronavirus será accidente laboral en autónomos | Autónomos | Cinco Días spain El aislamiento o contagio derivado del coronavirus será considerado accidente laboral para el autónomo, tras la publicación del Real Decreto-ley 6/2020 de 10 de marzo, que incluye medidas urgentes en el ámbito económico y para la protección de la salud pública. Según informa el texto oficial,… The isolation or infection derived from the coronavirus will be considered an occupational accident for the self-employed, following the publication of Royal Decree Law 6/2020 of 10 March. 2020-03-13 Occupational accidents and diseases,Shocks & extreme events Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Proposition_SS_Monitor covid19, prevention, self-employed rruggia https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2020/03/11/autonomos/1583915195_564456.h…
Circular 32/2020 – Medidas especiales por el COVID-19 – Real Decreto-ley 6/2020 de 10 de marzo (BOE 11.03.20) | CGS Carlos González Samper spain Medidas especiales por el COVID-19 – Real Decreto-ley 6/2020, de 10 de marzo (BOE de 11.03.2020) Le informamos que en el BOE del día de hoy se ha publicado el Real Decreto-ley 6/2020, de 10 de marzo, por el que se adoptan determinadas medidas urgentes en el ámbito económico y para la protección de… Occupational accidents and diseases,Shocks & extreme events Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Proposition_SS_Monitor covid19 rruggia https://www.cgsamper.es/circular-32-2020-medidas-especiales-por-el-covid-19-rea…
US: COVID-19 patients could qualify for unemployment benefits in Illinois United States Ill. (KWQC) (11.03.2020) - Officials in Illinois say those unemployed due to COVID-19 can "generally qualify for unemployment benefits to the full extent permitted by federal law." Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Employment Security announced Wednesday they'll take… Unemployment,Shocks & extreme events Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 rruggia https://www.kwqc.com/content/news/COVID-19-patients-could-qualify-for-unemploym…
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) United States Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) En español An outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified starting in Wuhan, China. There is no evidence of widespread transmission of COVID-19 in California at this time. While investigations to learn more about the virus… Medical care,Unemployment,Shocks & extreme events covid19 rruggia https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits | Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations | Ohio Department of Job and Family Services United States Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits   Questions and Answers   Question 1: Will workers qualify for unemployment benefits if the coronavirus (COVID-19) causes an employer to shut down operations? Answer: Ohio unemployment benefits are available to individuals who are unemployed… Unemployment covid19 rruggia http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndUI.stm
España :Coronavirus: Escrivá anuncia una prestación extraordinaria para los padres que tengan que cuidar a sus hijos spain elpais.com (11.03.2020)El Gobierno aprobará hoy varias medidas del plan de choque para amortiguar el impacto económico de la crisis provocada por la pandemia. La más clara será la creación de una prestación que pagará la Seguridad Social para los padres que tengan que cuidar a sus hijos durante el… Family benefits Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 rruggia https://elpais.com/economia/2020-03-11/escriva-anuncia-una-prestacion-extraordi…
El Gobierno facilitará el acceso al desempleo a los autónomos perjudicados por el Covid-19 spain 12/03/2020 05:00 Los autónomos son “el eslabón más débil de la cadena productiva”, explica Lorenzo Amor, presidente de ATA. Ellos son quienes más sufren por la caída de la demanda o el cierre de los mercados de crédito, ya que no cuentan con margen para adaptarse. De ahí que vayan a ser uno de los… Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor covid19, self-employed rruggia https://www.elconfidencial.com/economia/2020-03-12/desempleo-autonomos-cese-act…
Paid to Stay Home: Europe’s Safety Net Could Ease Toll of Coronavirus Europe nytimes.com (06.03.2020) Europe’s social policies are sometimes seen as overly generous. Yet they may help cushion the economic impact of the virus Shocks & extreme events Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/06/business/europe-coronavirus-labor-help.html
7 top things to know about coronavirus today weforum.org (09.03.2020) Top stories include updates from the World Health Organisation, lessons from an outbreak simulation and first-hand accounts from doctors in Italy. Shocks & extreme events Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 covid19 pmassetti https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/03/who-briefing-and-other-key-coronavirus-n…
Coronavirus : la protection sociale en Europe, un vaccin contre la récession Europe courrierinternational.com - NYT (07.03.2020) Alors que partout dans le monde, l’épidémie de Covid-19 est à l’origine d’un ralentissement économique, le Vieux Continent pourrait être moins durement frappé, avance le New York Times. La raison ? La générosité des systèmes de protection… Shocks & extreme events Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.courrierinternational.com/article/vu-des-etats-unis-coronavirus-la-…