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Spain extends COVID furlough scheme to January spain Adjusted from 17 March 2020: Spain on September 28 agreed a last-minute extension of a scheme supporting hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed due to COVID-19, as part of a broader social protection package. In a deal reached hours before the ERTE furlough scheme was due to expire, the government agreed with unions and businesses to extend it until January 31. 2020-08-28 Unemployment,Extension of coverage Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world/spain-extends-covid-furlough-scheme-to-…
How to claim £144 if you've been working from home united kingdom People who have worked from home since the start of the pandemic lockdown could be in line to claim £144 from the UK Government. The money is available to cover the extra expense of working from home - such as electricity and heating bills. You can claim £24 a month tax back on extra costs - meaning that if you've worked from home since March, you might be in line for as much as £144. HMRC says it will consider claims from employees working at home due to coronavirus measures if their… 2020-09-03 Prevention of occupational risks,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/how-claim-144-youve-been-18869991
Morocco’s Social Security Fund to Compensate Tourism Sector Employees morocco Morocco’s Social Security Fund (CNSS) is set to launch a website for employees in the tourism sector affected by the COVID-19 crisis to request government compensation. Companies will be able to declare employees and trainees eligible to benefit from a monthly compensation of MAD 2,000 ($218), covering July through the end of December. Companies should declare a decrease of a least 25% in revenue to be able to benefit from the compensation programs and should also commit to maintaining at… 2020-09-06 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/09/317506/moroccos-social-security-fund-t…
3000 people to benefit from COVID-19 Social Cash Transfer Programme dominica Applications are now open for the Social Cash Transfers Assistance Programme which is intended to help vulnerable individuals and families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of the programme is to provide temporary income support to eligible vulnerable individuals and families who have experienced a loss or reduction of income and consumption due the negative impacts of COVID-19 quarantines, curfews and shutdowns. Three thousand (3000) people, 2000 of whom are automatically… 2020-09-14 Cash transfers,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://dominicanewsonline.com/news/homepage/news/3000-people-to-benefit-from-c…
Israel expands economic safety net to deal with nationwide lockdown israel Israel has expanded its Covid-19 national economic safety net program ahead of the full nationwide lockdown that will begin on Friday, 18 September. Some employers will receive employee retention grants, in the amount of 5,000 new shekels ($1,460) for each employee they kept, to encourage employment and prevent mass layoffs. 2020-09-18 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a1083577.html
Israel expands economic safety net to deal with nationwide lockdown israel Israel has expanded its Covid-19 national economic safety net program ahead of the full nationwide lockdown that will begin on Friday, 18 September. Employees who are put on unpaid leaves by their employers will receive increased unemployment benefits. 2020-09-18 Unemployment,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a1083577.html
Perte de gain pour certains indépendants (APG) switzerland Adjusted from 20 March 2020: Extends Compensation in the event of loss of earnings for the self-employed to: - The self-employed who are not directly concerned by the closure of businesses or by the ban on demonstrations, provided that the income from gainful activity subject to the AVS is greater than CHF 10,000,000, but does not exceed CHF 90 '000.00 (Examples: Taxi drivers, physiotherapists). 2020-04-16 Cash transfers,Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.fpe-ciga.ch/mesures-economiques/articles/apg-independants.html#:~:t…
Gov. Lee announces new, expanded financial relief programs amid COVID-19 pandemic United States Adjusted from 2 June 2020: Expansion of Tennessee Small Business Relief Program to include additional businesses provided they have less than $10 million in annual gross sales and fall within an industry impacted by executive order limitations on activities, gatherings, and other non-essential businesses and activities; or a retail industry that experienced a 25% reduction in taxable sales in the month of April due to the public health emergency. 2020-08-14 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.wkrn.com/community/health/coronavirus/gov-lee-announces-new-expande…
Guinea Bissau: electronic payment tools Guinea-Bissau cabri-sbo.org (25.03.2020) To promote the use of electronic payment tools the Western Africa Central Bank (BCEAO) is providing more flexible measures to open a mobile money and making transfers between people backed by electronic money free. To promote the use of electronic payment tools the Western Africa Central Bank (BCEAO) is providing more flexible measures to open a mobile money and making transfers between people backed by electronic money free. 2020-03-25 E-services,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 cambrosio https://www.cabri-sbo.org/en/pages/covid-19-public-finance-monitor
Tajikistan: Cash assistance for struggling families in Tajikistan amid the pandemic tajikistan unicef.org (16.10.2020) The Government of Tajikistan is working with the World Bank to provide support to low-income families in Tajikistan through the Tajikistan Emergency COVID-19 (TEC-19) Project. Up to 50,000 families with children under the age of 3, who are registered as poor in the… Up to 50,000 families with children under the age of 3, who are registered as poor in the national program of the Targeted Social Assistance (TSA), will receive one-off payments of 500 TJS (around US$50) in order to offset the impacts of the pandemic. 2020-04-08 Unemployment,Social assistance,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, family, labour markets, poverty cambrosio https://www.aa.com.tr/ru/%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%80/%D0%BC%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B8%D0%B…
Japan: Subsidy for employers who allow female pregnant employees to take paid-leave japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (28.10.2020) Employers, who introduced a paid-leave programme for female pregnant employees who are recommended by a doctor to take leaves due to stress caused by Covid-19, can apply a subsidy. Eligible employers are who informed employees of the… Employers, who introduced a paid-leave programme for female pregnant employees who are recommended by a doctor to take leaves due to stress caused by Covid-19, can apply a subsidy. Eligible employers are who informed employees of the programme and allowed a employee more than five days paid-leave inclusive between 7 May 2020 and 31 January 2021. The amount of subsidy is 250,000 yen per employee who took 5 - 19 days of paid-leave, and 150,000 yen is added for every 20 days thereafter (… 2020-10-28 Health,Maternity,Unemployment,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, youth employment siha https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_11686.html
Germany: people with disabilities can still have the additional need to finance lunch germany BMAS (09.09.2020) The regulation was extended today until December 31, 2020 that people with disabilities can still have the additional need to finance lunch. This is important because lunch often cannot be taken in workshops for disabled people and comparable day-structuring measures due to the… The regulation was extended today until December 31, 2020 that people with disabilities can still have the additional need to finance lunch. 2020-09-09 Disability,Food and nutrition,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, housing siha https://www.bmas.de/DE/Presse/Pressemitteilungen/2020/vereinfachter-zugang-zur-…
Germany: Simplified access to basic security will be extended germany BMAS (09.09.2020) The federal government has approved the Social protection package I Simplified access to basic social security benefits. Due to the ongoing economic effects of the pandemic, the Federal Cabinet has now extended this relief until December 31, 2020. They include the temporary… The federal government has approved the Social protection package I Simplified access to basic social security benefits. Due to the ongoing economic effects of the pandemic, the Federal Cabinet has now extended this relief until December 31, 2020. They include the temporary restriction of the asset assessment, the temporary recognition of the actual costs for accommodation and heating as well as simplifications in the approval of provisional benefits. 2020-10-27 Extension of coverage,Service quality,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, extending coverage, services quality siha https://www.bmas.de/DE/Presse/Pressemitteilungen/2020/vereinfachter-zugang-zur-…
Serbia: Electronic scheduling for PCR testing on personal request on the eGovernment portal serbia The government of the Republic of Serbia (02.10.2020) The Office for Information Technologies and e-Administration announced that as of today, on the eGovernment portal, electronic scheduling of appointments for PCR testing on personal request has been enabled. Citizens, foreign citizens with… Electronic scheduling of appointments for PCR testing on personal request has been enabled on the eGovernment portal as of today. Citizens, foreign citizens with an approved residence in our country, as well as foreign citizens without an approved residence (tourists), can easily and quickly schedule an appointment. 2020-10-02 Health,Health promotion,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, prevention siha https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/161562/electronic-scheduling-for-pcr-testing-…
Czech: Government extends Antivirus B programme for aiding employers through to the end of the year czech republic Government of the Czech Republic (26.10.2020) The government approved an extension of the Antivirus B aid programme through to the end of the year, i.e. until 31 December 2020. Antivirus B can be drawn on by companies that have had to put their employees on "obstacle at work" leave. … The government approved an extension of the Antivirus B aid programme until 31 December 2020. the Antivirus B aid programme is intended for the employers have had to put their employees on leave. 2020-10-26 The government also approved an extension of the Antivirus B aid programme through to the end of the year, i.e. until 31 December 2020. Antivirus B can be drawn on by companies that have had to put their employees on "obstacle at work" leave, whether because the number of employees has… Unemployment,Extension of coverage,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, youth employment siha https://www.vlada.cz/en/media-centrum/aktualne/government-extends-antivirus-b-p…
Croatia: Support for the preservation of jobs for employers who employ people with disabilities whose activities are affected by coronavirus croatia Ministry of Labor, Pensions, Families and Social Policy (30.07.2020) Eligible employers are sheltered workshops, integrative workshops and work units for the employment of persons with disabilities, regardless of the sector in which they operate, and the duration of the measure is from 1 July to 31… Eligible employers are sheltered workshops, integrative workshops and work units for the employment of persons with disabilities, and the duration of the measure is from 1 July to 31 December 2020. The support is awarded in the amount of HRK 4,000.00 per month per full-time employee. 2020-07-30 Eligible employers are sheltered workshops, integrative workshops and work units for the employment of persons with disabilities, regardless of the sector in which they operate, and the duration of the measure is from 1 July to 31 December 2020.  At the session held on July 29, 2020, the… Disability,Employment,Employment of young workers,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, youth employment siha https://mrosp.gov.hr/vijesti/potpora-za-ocuvanje-radnih-mjesta-poslodavcima-koj…
Honduras launches innovative transfer program in response to COVID-19 honduras latinamerica.undp.org (14.10.2020) The Government of Honduras launched “Single Voucher” (Bono Unico), an innovative social protection program aimed at supporting the most vulnerable population affected by COVID-19 in Honduras. The Single Voucher is a one-time subsidy of $82 dollars (2,000 lempiras… The Government of Honduras launched “Single Voucher” (Bono Unico), an innovative social protection program aimed at supporting the most vulnerable population affected by COVID-19 in Honduras. The Single Voucher is a one-time subsidy of $82 dollars (2,000 lempiras) delivered through an electronic voucher that can be exchanged for food, medicine and /or medical supplies to up to 260,000 persons in the country in the next three months.  2020-10-14 E-services,Cash transfers Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 pmassetti https://www.latinamerica.undp.org/content/rblac/en/home/presscenter/pressreleas…
IMF: Morocco’s Pandemic Social Protection Solutions a ‘Success Story’ morocco moroccoworldnews.com (20.10.2020) Morocco established several innovative digital solutions to increase the number of beneficiaries of social protection schemes during the pandemic. 2020-10-26 E-services,Difficult-to-cover groups Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR covid19 pmassetti https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2020/10/323175/imf-moroccos-pandemic-social-pr…
Solomon Islands: National Provident Fund - SINPF Covid 19 Exemption Orders Ends Solomon Islands National Provident Fund (30.06.2020) The implementation of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund Exemption Order expired on 30 June 2020. As from 1st July 2020 no new applications will be accepted. Implemented since 1st April 2020, eligible members who qualified under the exemption order were… The implementation of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund Exemption Order expired on 30 June 2020. As from 1st July 2020 no new applications will be accepted. Implemented since 1st April 2020, eligible members who qualified under the exemption order were able to access part of their contributions during the period. 2020-06-30 The implementation of the Solomon Islands National Provident Fund Exemption Order expired on 30 June 2020. As from 1st July 2020 no new applications will be accepted. Implemented since 1st April 2020, eligible members who qualified under the exemption order were able to access part of their… Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Covid19_deconfinement_measures, Emergency grants siha http://www.sinpf.org.sb/index.php/news-updates/132-sinpf-covid-19-exemption-ord…
CM announces Rs 1,000 each for Anganwadi & Asha workers, free travel for women in UTC buses india Dehradun: Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat announced that Rs 1,000 would be credited into the accounts of each Anganwadi and Asha worker in the State. This will benefit about 50,000 Anganwadi and Asha workers. An accredited social health activist (ASHA) is a community health worker instituted by the government of India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) as a part of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). 2020-08-03 Health,Cash transfers,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.dailypioneer.com/2020/state-editions/cm-announces-rs-1-000-each-for…
COVID-19: Ekiti Govt introduces tax relief, incentives for businesses nigeria The Ekiti State Government has introduced tax relief and incentives for taxpayers and businesses as part of its ongoing efforts to cushion the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The minimum tax payable under the Presumptive Tax Regime (Market Men & Women, Artisans, etc.) in the state has been reduced by 50 per cent for the year 2020 only,” the EKIRS chairman said. 2020-08-08 Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://newsexpressngr.com/news/103786-COVID-19-Ekiti-Govt-introduces-tax-relie…
First phase of National Creative Relief Programme to give grants to 50 freelancers and 37 companies United Arab Emirates Led by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development (MCKD) and launched in May, the fund offers Dh15,000 to Dh50,000 grants to individuals and small businesses in the creative fields who are undergoing financial difficulties because of the pandemic. The recipients of the grants primarily include those in the performing arts, multimedia arts and visual arts. The funds will be able cover the entirety of freelancers’ financial obligations for a month, and 70 per cent of SME’s financial… Cash transfers,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/art/first-phase-of-national-creative-re…
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: COVID-19 AGRICULTURAL DISASTER SUPPORT FUND FOR SMALLHOLDER AND COMMUNAL FARMERS south africa COVID-19 Disaster Agricultural Support Fund Voucher: The main objective of this support is to complete the current production cycle in an effort to ensure adequate food production and supplies. The targeted beneficiaries are smallholder and communal producers with a turnover between R20 000 and R1 million per annum. 50% women, 40% youth and 6% people with disability will be targeted. The Funding is a grant and the voucher system will apply in partnership with distributors and manufactures of… 2020-04-16 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed socpro https://www.arc.agric.za/Agricultural%20Sector%20News/COVID-19%20Agricultural%2…
Govt announces Rs 25 lakh additional ex-gratia to NOK of healthcare workers who die of COVID-19 india The Jammu and Kashmir government approved an additional ex-gratia of Rs.25.00 lakh in case of death of healthcare workers due to COVID-19. It shall be payable to the dependent members/legal heirs of those Healthcare workers, including community health workers who may lose their lives as a result of being in direct contact and care of COVID-19 patients and who may be at risk of being impacted by this disease. This comes in addition to the insurance cover of Rs. 50.00 lakh for Healthcare… 2020-08-14 Health,Cash transfers,Survivors Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/latest-news/govt-announces-rs-25-lakh-addit…
Governor: North Carolina ‘making progress’ against COVID-19, announces grants for businesses United States The Job Retention Grant Program is designed to help employers keep their workers on the payroll. Applicants can receive a grant for up to 125% of two months of their 2019 average monthly payroll costs, up to a maximum of $250,000, a news release says. The grant money is being paid for with $15 million in federal money and was appropriated for this use by the state legislature. 2020-08-14 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.jdnews.com/news/20200813/governor-north-carolina-lsquomaking-progre…
Slow but steady economic recovery: Over 150,000 companies resume contributions to EPFO india In May, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, as part of government’s Covid-19 Atma Nirbhar Bharat relief measures, announced that monthly EPF contributions (of both employers and employees) were to be reduced from 24 per cent to 20 per cent for the months of May, June and July 2020. Old-age pensions,Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.timesnownews.com/business-economy/economy/article/slow-but-steady-e…
City of Henderson launches small business recovery grant program United States Small businesses in Henderson that have been financially impacted by the closures or restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have a chance at some relief. Small business owners may apply for a grant to assist them with their recovery efforts through the City of Henderson. Grant awards are available in amounts ranging from $2,500-$10,000 based on the number of full-time equivalent employees. Eligible uses for the grant funds include rent, utility payments, inventory, payroll and license… 2020-08-10 Employment,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants socpro https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/city-of-henderson-launches-small-busin…
COVID-19 insurance scheme: Rs 50 lakh cover for health workers to include loss of life as well india The government has approved the ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package’, an insurance scheme for the health workers who are fighting the Covid 19 pandemic in the country. The benefit of the package is estimated to reach a total of around 22.12 lakh public healthcare providers, including community health workers, who may have to be in direct contact and care of Coronavirus patients and who may be at risk of being impacted by it. Under the scheme, an insurance cover of Rs. 50 lakh will be provided… 2020-03-29 Health,Health insurance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.financialexpress.com/money/insurance/covid-19-insurance-scheme-rs-5…
Province to hire 500 contact tracers for COVID-19 canada The province is assembling the troops against COVID-19 by hiring 500 additional health care professionals to increase contact tracing in B.C. Contact tracing works by following up with each person who has tested positive for COVID-19 to determine where they went and who they were in contact with. These temporary positions starting in September will help prepare B.C. for a potential surge in COVID-19 cases this fall, said Dix. 2020-08-13 Health,Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.peachlandview.com/2020/08/13/province-to-hire-500-contact-tracers-f…
Maharashtra extends insurance cover to private doctors who die of Covid-19 india The Maharashtra government has extended Rs 50 lakh insurance cover to private doctors who die of coronavirus infection during the pandemic. The insurance cover, which is being given to doctors in government and semi- government services, has now been extended to private medical practitioners who succumb to the infection. 2020-08-21 Health,Health insurance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.business-standard.com/article/pf/maharashtra-extends-insurance-cove…
Atlanta COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide relief to residents United States Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced the city has allocated $22 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to the Atlanta COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program to provide housing support to Atlantans. Administered by United Way of Greater Atlanta, the program will provide rental, utility, and/or security deposit assistance to more than 6,700 City of Atlanta residents through a network of local service providers, who were selected through a Request for Proposal process. City of… 2020-08-25 Housing,Cash transfers,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants socpro https://www.ajc.com/neighborhoods/atlanta-intown/atlanta-covid-19-emergency-ren…
Tokha municipality to provide 150 per cent perks to frontline health workers nepal Tokha Municipality is to provide 150 per cent allowance to the health workers mobilizing in the forefront in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. The 61st meeting of the Municipal Executive on Sunday decided to provide allowances to the medical team including the medical officer and the lab technicians mobilized for collecting swab samples who are working at the frontline.The allowance would be based on the salary scale the medicos are getting at present and it would be provided from the date… 2020-08-24 Health,Cash transfers,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.osnepal.com/982864
Government expands wage subsidy to include 3 million furloughed, reduced pay workers indonesia The wage subsidy program was initially launched on Aug. 4. Those people eligible for the wage subsidy are workers who earn less than Rp 5 million (US$339.25) per month and are active members of the Workers Social Security Agency (BPJS Ketenagakerjaan) as of June 30. Eligible recipients will receive a total wage subsidy of Rp 2.4 million starting in September, disbursed in installments of Rp 1.2 million every two months to cover a total period of four months. The wage subsidy program applied… 2020-08-04 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/08/11/government-expands-wage-subsidy-…
CISF Launches Mobile App For Its Pensioners india The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Friday launched a mobile application for its pensioners as part of an e-office initiative introduced in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pensioners corner app will be available in both web and Android platforms with the facility for pensioners to access their data on the move. The app is part of the e-office initiative that the CISF launched sometime back in the backdrop of the coronavirus that majorly spreads from touching infected… 2020-08-28 Old-age pensions,E-services Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/general-news/cisf-launches-mobile-app-…
ComCare assistance for 6,000 lower-income households automatically extended for 6 more months singapore ComCare assistance for 6,000 lower-income households whose aid would have ended between August and October 2020 is automatically extended for 6 more months. This automatic six-month extension was also done several months ago for about 6,000 households whose ComCare assistance ended between May and July. 2020-08-07 Family benefits Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/comcare-assistance-for-6000-lower-income…
PAMI anunció el congelamiento de precios de los medicamentos hasta el 31 de octubre argentina The Comprehensive Medical Care Program (PAMI - Programa de Atención Médica Integral) for retirees and pensioners announced on Tuesday the freezing of drug prices until October 31. PAMI is a public health insurance agency in Argentina managed by the country's Ministry of Health. 2020-08-12 Health,Financing Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.infobae.com/sociedad/2020/08/12/pami-anuncio-el-congelamiento-de-pr…
Singapore government extends COVID-19 salary support for companies to March 2021 singapore The Jobs Support Scheme (JSS), which was launched at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to protect jobs, will be extended by seven months to cover wages paid up to March 2021. This was among the continued COVID-19 support measures for workers and jobs announced in a ministerial statement on Monday, August 17, by Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat. 2020-08-17 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.connectedtoindia.com/singapore-government-extends-covid-19-salary-s…
Pandemic leave payments for Canberrans part of new COVID-19 support measures australia Canberrans experiencing financial hardship through the pandemic who are not able to temporarily work under a COVID-19 direction or health guidance will be able to receive up to $1500 from the ACT Government. The payment will be made from a new $1.25 million Hardship fund. The new support measure comes off the back of the Commonwealth’s offer of the same “disaster payment” scheme available to Victorians if the Territory moves into a State of Emergency due to COVID-19, an offer Mr Barr said the… 2020-08-17 Social assistance,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://the-riotact.com/pandemic-leave-payments-for-canberrans-part-of-new-covi…
Covid-19 support measures: DPM Heng announces S$1b programme to subsidise salaries of new local hires for a year singapore The Jobs Growth Incentive will support firms when they hire local employees over the next six months, by subsidising the salaries of all these new local hires for one year, subject to a cap. For new local hires aged above 40, the Government will co-pay up to half of their salaries. For younger local hires, the subsidy will be up to 25 per cent of the salaries, subject to a cap. 2020-08-17 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/govt-sets-aside-s1-billion-subsidise-sala…
Pandemic leave payments for Canberrans part of new COVID-19 support measures australia The Government is extending the utilities concession to eligible asylum seekers for 2020-21, giving them access to the annual $700 utilities concession and an additional one-off $200 rebate. 2020-08-17 Housing,Migration,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://the-riotact.com/pandemic-leave-payments-for-canberrans-part-of-new-covi…
Government Unveils Anti-Crisis Plan on Agriculture, Entitled georgia According to the Anti-Crisis Plan, every farmer with registered plots of land will receive 200 GEL per hectare from the state. According to the head of the government, this means that medium and large agricultural enterprises that possess, for example, ten hectares of land and cultivate it will receive 2,000 GEL in assistance from the state. Cash transfers,Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro http://gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=547&info_id=76114
Abre FOVISSSTE proceso de inscripción de “Tu Casa te Espera” para trabajadores de la salud mexico As of this Monday, July 13, the Housing Fund of the ISSSTE (FOVISSSTE) will begin the registration process for the “Tu Casa Te Espera” program aimed at workers at the service of the State in the health sector, in recognition of the work they do to serve Mexicans in the COVID-19 pandemic. The financing may be used for the acquisition of a new home or for construction on own land. 2020-07-13 Housing,Financing Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.gob.mx/fovissste/articulos/abre-fovissste-proceso-de-inscripcion-de…
POLICY RESPONSES TO COVID-19 saudi arabia Adjusted from April 21 2020: On July 2, the authorities announced the extension of private sector (COVID related) support measures that would have expired end-June, including continuing the payment of wage benefits to Saudis working in the private sector through SANED, and further delaying the payment of some taxes and duties. 2020-07-02 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19#S
U.K. to Pay People on Low Incomes If Isolating Due to Covid united kingdom The U.K. government said it will pay workers on low incomes 13 pounds ($17) a day if they are self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic, triggering a backlash from trade unions and council leaders who argue the amount is too little to make a difference. The payments begin on a trial basis from Sept. 1 in Blackburn with Darwen, Pendle and Oldham, areas of northwest England currently with additional social distancing-rules in place to contain local Covid-19 outbreaks, the Department for… 2020-08-27 Cash transfers,Health,Health promotion,Cash sickness benefits Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-27/u-k-to-pay-people-on-low-inc…
1. CHILDFUND sets 2m for cash transfer zambia K500 per family will be disributed to 2,250 households in Chilanga and 2,105 in Luangwa in an unconditional cash transfer program by Childfund International Africa (with government ministries). The recipients are families that struggled daily to feed themselves even before COVID-19 and had currently lost incomes because of the pandemic restrictions to contian its spread. Each family recieves an average of US $30 every month to help them meet basic needs. 2020-08-16 Family benefits Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.dropbox.com/s/k83a6sd3wmrzh8t/ChILDFUND%20sets%20K2m%20for%20cash%2…
Saudi food delivery workers covered by COVID-19 relief package saudi arabia Adjusted from 2 July 2020: Saudi food delivery workers are now covered by COVID-19 relief packages, according to a royal decree issued by king Salman Bin Abdulaziz. Under the decree, these workers, initially excluded from the coronavirus relief packages, will get the benefits retroactively along with September’s payment. Food delivery drivers and riders often work for less than the minimum wage, and have less employee rights. Most food delivery work is done by migrants, through third-party… 2020-08-28 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-food-delivery-workers-covered-by-co…
Spain: Prioritization of workers in short-term work schemes for vocational and professional training spain Las personas en ERTE tendrán la consideración de colectivo prioritario para el acceso a las iniciativas de formación del sistema de formación profesional para el empleo en el ámbito laboral. People in ERTE will be considered as a priority group for access to training initiatives of the vocational training system to increase likelihood of employment. 2020-09-29 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-31-enero-prestacion-desempleo-no…
Spain: Unemployment benefit goes back to 70% and dismisses previous reduction spain eldiario.es (29.09.2020) El Ministerio de Trabajo ha evitado la reducción de la cuantía de la prestación por desempleo de los trabajadores en ERTE pasados los seis meses en esta situación. Con la legislación vigente, aprobada con el Gobierno de Mariano Rajoy, la cantidad se reducía del 70% al 50%… The Ministry of Labor has avoided reducing the amount of unemployment benefit for workers in ERTE after six months in this situation. With current legislation, approved with the Government of Mariano Rajoy, the amount was reduced from 70% to 50% of the regulatory base, a reduction that is canceled and the amount of 70% is maintained. 2020-09-29 Ya hay prórroga de los ERTE a partir de octubre. El Consejo de Ministros ha aprobado este martes la extensión del mecanismo de ERTE por la COVID-19 hasta el 31 de enero, con diferentes tipos de expedientes de regulación temporal de empleo que el Gobierno ha pactado con los sindicatos y empresarios… Unemployment,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-31-enero-prestacion-desempleo-no…
Spain: Extension of short-term work support program ERTE until January 31st spain eldiario.es (29.09.2020) Los ERTE por fuerza mayor existentes se prorrogan hasta el 31 de enero. Los ERTE por causas objetivas –los llamados ETOP– seguirán siendo aplicables hasta el término que tuvieran establecido y se podrán prorrogar si se solicita ante la autoridad laboral, con las condiciones… The existing force majeure ERTE are extended until January 31. The ERTE due to objective causes - the so-called ETOP - will continue to be applicable until the term they have been established and can be extended if requested before the labor authority, with the conditions established in the first decree that regulated this labor tool (and that did not give the right to ETOP files to benefit from contribution aid). This extension means that the ERTE's of total or partial suspension are… 2020-09-29 Ya hay prórroga de los ERTE a partir de octubre. El Consejo de Ministros ha aprobado este martes la extensión del mecanismo de ERTE por la COVID-19 hasta el 31 de enero, con diferentes tipos de expedientes de regulación temporal de empleo que el Gobierno ha pactado con los sindicatos y empresarios… Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-31-enero-prestacion-desempleo-no…
India: Reduced EPF contribution for 3 months india conomictimes.indiatimes.com (15.06.2020) The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will reduce its EPF contribution rate from 12 per cent to 10 per cent for both employers and employees for the months of months May 2020, June 2020 and July 2020. It is applicable to all… The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will reduce its EPF contribution rate from 12 per cent to 10 per cent for both employers and employees for the months of months May 2020, June 2020 and July 2020. It is applicable to all class of establishments covered under the EPF & MP Act, 1952 except the establishments like Central and State Public sector enterprises or any other establishments owned or controlled of the Central govt or State govt.The reduced rate is… 2020-06-15 Old-age pensions,Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 mmarquez https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/reduced-epf-contribution-16-…