| 2020-04-08 |
Albania: We double the fund for small business salaries and families in need |
albania |
gazetaexpress.com (24.03.2020) Prime Minister Rama has stated that the government has decided to give more money to small business and families in need in these difficult times of coronavirus. Through a message on the social network, Rama took as an example the case of a self-employed family… |
Cash benefit to self-employed families amounting to 710 million Albanian leks. |
2020-03-23
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Prime Minister Rama has stated that the government has decided to give more money to small business and families in need in these difficult times of coronavirus.
Through a message on the social network, Rama took as an example the case of a self-employed family through a family business.
Rama: … |
Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family, self-employed |
mmarquez |
https://www.gazetaexpress.com/rama-dyfishojme-fondin-per-pagat-e-biznesit-te-vo… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Czech Republic: Antivirus Employment Protection Program |
czech republic |
mpsv.cz (31.03.2020) On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the government approved a proposal to modify the Antivirus employment protection program. This program. The is designed to help businesses protect their jobs . The state will use the Labor Office of the Czech Republic to compensate companies for the… |
On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the government approved a proposal to modify the Antivirus employment protection program. This program. The is designed to help businesses protect their jobs . The state will use the Labor Office of the Czech Republic to compensate companies for the funds paid out. This measure will help employers better manage the current situation and will not have to resort to layoffs. Employers whose economic activity will be at risk due to the spread of the disease will be… |
2020-03-31
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Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, labour markets |
cambrosio |
https://www.mpsv.cz/web/cz/antivirus |
| 2020-04-08 |
République démocratique du Congo: Communique Officiel : Mesures Préventives et Sanitaires Contre le Coronavirus (COVID-19) |
Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
fonctionpublique.gouv.cd (23.03.2020)
Ainsi au regard de ces mesures, les dispositions suivantes sont de stricte application : 1.Seul le personnel essentiel est tenu d’assurer le service minimum ; 2.Aucun bureau ne peut abriter plus de 5 (cinq) agents ; 3.Les lave-mains sont placés dans toutes les… |
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2020-03-23
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Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
cambrosio |
https://fonctionpublique.gouv.cd/communique-officiel-mesures-preventives-et-san… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Tunisie: La CNSS annonce des mesures exceptionnelles |
tunisia |
businessnews.com.tn (23.03.2020)
La Caisse nationale a appelé les non-salariés détenteurs d’une carte bancaire à ne pas se déplacer et à verser leurs cotisations sur le site internet de la CNSS : www.cnss.tn. Les employeurs qui détiennent un certificat électronique sont aussi appelés à souscrire à… |
The Caisse Nationale has called on non-salaried bank card holders not to commute and to pay their contributions on the CNSS website: www.cnss.tn. Employers who hold an electronic certificate are also called upon to subscribe remotely to the wage declaration service and pay their contributions on the website as well. |
2020-03-23
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Mars 2020, ses adhérents, employeurs et non-salariés, que les déclarations de salaire et les versements des cotisations au titre du premier trimestre de 2020 se tiendront dans les délais habituels soit le 1er avril.
La CNSS a précisé que les cotisations supportées par les patrons au titre du… |
E-services,Contribution collection and compliance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
contribution collection, covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.businessnews.com.tn/la-cnss-annonce-des-mesures-exceptionnelles,520… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Tunisie: CNSS: La déclaration des salaires et le paiement des cotisations au titre du 1er trimestre de 2020 auront lieu dans les délais habituels |
tunisia |
webmanagercenter.com (23.03.2020) La déclaration des salaires et le paiement des cotisations au titre du 1er trimestre de 2020 auront lieu dans les délais habituels. La CNSS a décidé de retarder de trois mois le paiement des cotisations devant être payées par les employeurs au titre du 2ème… |
The CNSS has decided to delay by three months the payment of contributions to be paid by employers for the 2nd quarter of 2020 until the beginning of July, provided that the jobs created are preserved. |
2020-03-23
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La Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale a annoncé lundi, dans un communiqué, que la déclaration des salaires et le paiement des cotisations au titre du premier trimestre de 2020 pour ses affiliés employeurs et travailleurs non salariés auront lieu dans les délais habituels et ce, à partir du 1er… |
Contribution collection and compliance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
contribution collection, covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.webmanagercenter.com/2020/03/23/446550/tunisie-cnss-la-declaration-… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Anguilla: Payment of social security contributions now online |
anguilla |
ssbai.com (01.04.2020) In adherence to the safety protocols our Office is currently closed to the public until further notice. However, in an effort to continue serving you and ensure business continuity, the Board has introduced the measures outlined below, as we closely monitor the developments… |
Employers and Self-Employed persons can now make their contribution payments online via the NCBA Online/Internet Banking service. |
2020-04-01
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Dear Valued Customers & Stakeholders
At the Social Security Board, you can be certain that we are committed to doing everything in our power to support you during these uncertain times. In adherence to the safety protocols our Office is currently closed to the public until further notice.… |
E-services |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://ssbai.com/post.php?post_id=72 |
| 2020-04-08 |
Zimbabwe: NSSA contributes towards fight against COVID-19 |
zimbabwe |
nssa.org.zw (31.03.2020) The National Social Security Authority contributes to national efforts related to the coronavirus crisis by providing facilities and contribution to health equipment. In addition, a one-off discretionary transfer amounting to one monthly pension is paid to old-age… |
The National Social Security Authority contributes to national efforts related to the coronavirus crisis by providing facilities and contribution to health equipment. In addition, a one-off discretionary transfer amounting to one monthly pension is paid to old-age pensioners in April. The NSSA encourages pensioners to use mobile money and bank cards to access these funds and not to visit banks. |
2020-03-31
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Old-age pensions,Service delivery |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.nssa.org.zw/news-blogs/our-news/nssa-contributes-towards-fight-covi… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Switzerland: Coronavirus considered as an occupational disease for activities with a hightened risk |
switzerland |
Le Covid-19 peut-il être reconnu comme une maladie professionnelle?
Oui, il peut s’agir d’une maladie professionnelle, à condition que les collaborateurs exerçant l’activité professionnelle en question soient exposés à un risque bien plus élevé de contracter le coronavirus que le reste de la… |
Cornoavirus is recognized as an occupational disease for workers having an activity presenting a hightened risk such as medical personnel.
Other workers with some risk, but more limited (for exemple vendors) are not concerned. |
2020-04-08
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Le Covid-19 peut-il être reconnu comme une maladie professionnelle?
Oui, il peut s’agir d’une maladie professionnelle, à condition que les collaborateurs exerçant l’activité professionnelle en question soient exposés à un risque bien plus élevé de contracter le coronavirus que le reste de la… |
Health,Occupational accidents and diseases |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pgirard |
https://www.suva.ch/fr-ch/la-suva/coronavirus#uxlibrary-material=6b4a7a271a6c4c… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Saudi Arabia: Government to pay 60% of wages for citizens working in private sector for 3 months |
saudi arabia |
saudigazette.com.sa (03.04.2020) Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Friday ordered the government to pay 60 percent of the Saudi employees’ salaries for a period of three months amounting up to SR9 billion ($2.39 billion), Saudi Press Agency reported. The financial support, which… |
Instead of laying off employees due to the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis, employers can apply for wage compensation to the General Organization for Social Insurance, claiming 60 per cent of the registered wage for a duration of three months, at a maximum of SR9,000 monthly. |
2020-04-03
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JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Friday ordered the government to pay 60 percent of the Saudi employees’ salaries for a period of three months amounting up to SR9 billion ($2.39 billion), Saudi Press Agency reported.
The financial support, which provides a major relief to… |
Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/591469/SAUDI-ARABIA/Saudi-govt-to-pay-60-of-… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Belgium: telework will not impact applicable legislation |
belgium |
The increased use of teleworking due to the coronavirus will not be taken into account for the determination of the applicable social security legislation. |
Frontier workers having to telework due to coronavirus-related measures will remain insured in the country of their activity.
The share of the activity deployed in the home country will not be considered in the determination of the applicable legislation. |
2020-04-08
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COVID-19 pandemic and applicable legislation
Summary
Context
Belgian decision
Policy of the NSSO
Formalities
Bilateral agreements and Certificates of Coverage
Other Member States
Mandatory Limosa declaration in case of teleworking
Context
The pandemic… |
Extension of coverage,Migration |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, international_agreement |
pgirard |
https://campaigns.eranova.fgov.be/r-e33c933a58f482a1f5e94058dffccb5d5be5cda09d7… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Thailand: Social Security measures for both employees and employers on Covid-19 |
thailand |
pattayamail.com (23.03.2020) Mr. Sutthi Sukosol, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor (MOL) and Social Security Committee Chairman, said employees who are insured will be entitled to 50 percent of monthly pay in the event of unemployment due to force majeure. This compensation will be paid… |
Social security measures are being implemented for both employers and employees, including unemployment benefits and a reduction in social insurance contributions. |
2020-03-23
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Mr. Sutthi Sukosol, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor (MOL) and Social Security Committee Chairman, said employees who are insured will be entitled to 50 percent of monthly pay in the event of unemployment due to force majeure. This compensation will be paid for a maximum of 180 days per… |
Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
contribution collection, covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.pattayamail.com/business/thailand-social-security-measures-for-both… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Netherlands: No effect of telework on coverage of frontier workers |
netherlands |
Coronavirus and living or working across the border: social insurance does not change in principle The government has taken temporary measures to ensure that the coronavirus does not spread further. Many people therefore have to work from home. For frontier workers this may mean that they work in a… |
Frontier workers having to telework from their domicile in another country remain insured in the country of activity. |
2020-04-08
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Coronavirus and living or working across the border: social insurance does not change in principle
The government has taken temporary measures to ensure that the coronavirus does not spread further. Many people therefore have to work from home. For frontier workers this may mean that they work in… |
Extension of coverage,Migration |
Published Measures summary |
(des)formalization, covid19 |
pgirard |
https://pers.svb.nl/coronavirus-en-wonen-of-werken-over-de-grens-de-sociale-ver… |
| 2020-04-08 |
India: Government Allows Provident Fund Withdrawals As Emergency Measure |
india |
bloombergquint.com (26.03.2020) The Indian government will make amendments to the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act to allow members to withdraw up to 75 percent of their balance in the fund or three months’ wages, whichever is lower, as an emergency measure to tide over… |
The Indian government will make amendments to the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act to allow members to withdraw up to 75 percent of their balance in the fund or three months’ wages, whichever is lower, as an emergency measure to tide over any difficulties arising from the coronavirus pandemic. |
2020-03-26
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The Indian government will make amendments to the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act to allow members to withdraw up to 75 percent of their balance in the fund or three months’ wages, whichever is lower, as an emergency measure to tide over any difficulties arising from… |
Old-age pensions |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/coronavirus-relief-package-government-a… |
| 2020-04-08 |
India: Government gives more time for social security (ESI) contributions |
india |
economictimes.indiatimes.com (17.03.2020) NEW DELHI: The government has given employees and employers more time to submit their monthly insurance contribution by relaxing provisions of the Employees’ State Insurance Act in view of the Covid-19 outbreak. It has given 45 days, instead of 15 days as… |
Provisions of the Employees’ State Insurance Act were relaxed to allow employers and employees more time for the payment of social security contributions in view of the coronavirus. |
2020-03-17
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NEW DELHI: The government has given employees and employers more time to submit their monthly insurance contribution by relaxing provisions of the Employees’ State Insurance Act in view of the Covid-19 outbreak.
It has given 45 days, instead of 15 days as mandated under the Act, for submission of… |
Contribution collection and compliance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
contribution collection, covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-gives-more-time-f… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Algérie: Coronavirus : La CNAS prend des mesures de facilitations pour ses usagers |
algeria |
algerie-eco.com (23.03.2020) L’Agence d’Alger de la Caisse nationale des assurances sociales (CNAS) a annoncé dimanche des mesures de facilitations au profit de ses usagés, relatives notamment aux congés de maladie, aux contrôles et révisions médicaux, à l’usage de la carte CHIFA et aux paiements… |
Measures:
- Extension of CHIFA chip card entitlements automatically until 30 April 2020 for those whose entitlements expire on 31 March 2020.
- Periodic medical revisions of disability pensions and pensions for accidents at work and occupational diseases, which normally take place in March, April or May, are to be postponed to June 2020. In this respect, the social insured who are beneficiaries of these benefits must continue to receive payment of their pensions and annuities, without being… |
2020-03-23
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L’Agence d’Alger de la Caisse nationale des assurances sociales (CNAS) a annoncé dimanche des mesures de facilitations au profit de ses usagés, relatives notamment aux congés de maladie, aux contrôles et révisions médicaux, à l’usage de la carte CHIFA et aux paiements des cotisations, a rapporté le… |
Disability,Pensions,Contribution collection and compliance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
contribution collection, covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.algerie-eco.com/2020/03/23/coronavirus-la-cnas-prend-des-mesures-de… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Indonesia: Government to give cash aid to 4.1 million people affected by COVID-19 |
indonesia |
thejakartapost.com (08.04.2020) The government is preparing cash aid for 4.1 million people in Greater Jakarta whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. "[The aid is to be given to] 3.7 million people in Jakarta. [Cash aid for] the other 1.1 million people is to be provided by… |
Cash-aid is being prepared for 4.1 million people in the Greater Jakarta area most affected by the coronavirus crisis. In addition, stable food aid is prepared for around 9 million people across the country. |
2020-04-08
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The government is preparing cash aid for 4.1 million people in Greater Jakarta whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
"[The aid is to be given to] 3.7 million people in Jakarta. [Cash aid for] the other 1.1 million people is to be provided by the Jakarta administration,"… |
Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/08/govt-to-give-cash-aid-to-4-1-mil… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Indonesia: Full coverage of health costs for COVID-19 patients |
indonesia |
thejakartapost.com (24.03.2020) The government has announced that it is providing full medical coverage for COVID-19 patients through the national health insurance provider, the Health Care and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan). Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir… |
The Indonesian government has announced that it is providing full medical coverage for COVID-19 patients through the national health insurance provider BPJS Kesehatan. This coverage is to be financed through a special fund, not through the normal social security health insurance budget. |
2020-03-24
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The government has announced that it is providing full medical coverage for COVID-19 patients through the national health insurance provider, the Health Care and Social Security Agency (BPJS Kesehatan).
Coordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Muhadjir Effendy said the decision was made… |
Health,Health insurance,Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/03/24/govt-commits-to-full-bpjs-keseha… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Maroc: Communiqué de la CNSS pour inciter ses clients à ne pas se déplacer aux agences en vue de lutter contre la propagation du Coronavirus |
morocco |
cnss.ma (19.03.2020)
Dans le cadre des mesures préventives annoncées par les autorités compétentes la Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale (CNSS) a mis en place une série de mesures exceptionnelles destinées à réduire les déplacements des affiliés et à garantir leur sécurité et celle du personnel… |
- The follow-up of the state of progress of the treatment of the files is possible via the insured portal, the mobile application MA CNSS and the call center Allo Damane;
- Orientation of the customers towards the call center, the vocal server, a new version of the CNSS Site, the portals of the CNSS, the application Smarthpone Ma.cnss and the official Facebook page of the CNSS. |
2020-03-19
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Dans le cadre des mesures préventives annoncées par les autorités compétentes visant à faire face à la pandémie du Coronavirus COVID-19, soucieuse de la sécurité sanitaire de ses clients et compte tenu de l’importance que revêtent les prestations servies par la Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale… |
E-services |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, mobile technologies |
cambrosio |
https://www.cnss.ma/fr/content/communiqu%C3%A9-de-la-cnss-pour-inciter-ses-clie… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Maroc: Mesures entreprises par le Comité de Veille Economique pour soutenir les Salariés |
morocco |
finances.gov.ma (28.03.2020)
Le fonds spécial pour la gestion de la pandémie du Coronavirus « La Covid19 » a été créé à l’effet de prendre en charge les dépenses de mise à niveau du dispositif médical, et de soutenir l’économie marocaine et ses acteurs face aux retombées négatives de cette… |
The Economic Watch Committee (set up to deal with the pandemic), has taken, among other measures aimed at preserving the buying power of employees, the following measures:
- granting a net monthly lump-sum allowance from March 15 to June 30, 2020, of MAD 1,000 for the month of March 2020 and MAD 2,000 for the months of April, May and June 2020. This indemnity concerns employees declared to the CNSS for February 2020, in temporary work suspension and belonging to companies in difficulty;
-… |
2020-03-28
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Dans ce cadre, et après des concertations et des réunions permanentes, le Comité de Veille Economique a décidé l’octroi d’une indemnité forfaitaire mensuelle nette de 2.000 DH en plus du bénéfice des prestations relatives à l’assurance maladie obligatoire et aux allocations familiales au profit des… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.finances.gov.ma/Fr/Pages/detail-actualite.aspx?fiche=4990 |
| 2020-04-08 |
Fiji: The Fiji National Provident Fund announces COVID-19 Assistance |
fiji |
myfnpf.com.fj (30.03.2020) Following the announcement of the Supplementary Budget for COVID-19 and in collaboration with Government, the Fiji National Provident Fund will be working closely with Employers when it rolls out the assistance program for members through existing digital platforms. The… |
Following the announcement of the Supplementary Budget for COVID-19 and in collaboration with Government, the Fiji National Provident Fund will be working closely with Employers when it rolls out the assistance program for members through existing digital platforms and electronic payment options. Assistance is provided to employed and self-employed members of the National Provident Fund whose employment or business has been directly impacted by the health or economic consequences of the COVID-… |
2020-03-30
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Following the announcement of the Supplementary Budget for COVID-19 and in collaboration with Government, the Fiji National Provident Fund will be working closely with Employers when it rolls out the assistance program for members through existing digital platforms.
The Fund is taking its cue from… |
Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed |
mmarquez |
https://myfnpf.com.fj/index.php/covid-19-updates/withdrawal-assistance-requirem… |
| 2020-04-08 |
France : situation des travailleurs frontaliers |
france |
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Les travailleurs frontaliers bénéficient des mêmes droits que les ressortissants nationaux de leur lieu de travail (chômoage partiel, allocations pour garde d'enfants), même en cas de télétravail. Dans un tel cas, l'augmentation du temps de travail au lieu de domicile n'influera pas sur la détermination de la législation applicable. |
2020-04-08
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Alors que des mesures de contrôle renforcées ont été mises en place de façon coordonnée aux frontières avec nos pays voisins, la ministre du Travail et la secrétaire d’État auprès du ministre de l’Europe et des affaires étrangères chargée des affaires européennes ont reçu l’assurance de leurs… |
Extension of coverage,Migration |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pgirard |
https://travail-emploi.gouv.fr/actualites/presse/communiques-de-presse/article/… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Gabon : Ali Bongo dégage 250 milliards de FCFA pour faire face aux conséquences du Coronavirus |
gabon |
conjonctureseconomiques.com (04.04.2020)
Le président gabonais dégage 250 milliards de FCFA pour faire face aux conséquences du Coronavirus. Pour les personnes les plus fragiles et économiquement faibles, l’État injectera quatre milliards de FCFA par mois, pour le règlement des factures d’… |
For the most fragile and economically weak, the State will inject CFAF 4 billion per month for the payment of electricity bills and CFAF 2 billion for all water bills. Any landlord will suspend, for the duration of the partial confinement, the collection of rents from people with no income, the list of whom will be drawn up later by the Government; an aid fund of CFAF 2.5 billion will be set up to compensate for the losses of the small landlords resulting from the previous measure; land… |
2020-04-04
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Le chef de l’Etat gabonais, Ali Bongo Ondimba vient d’annoncer une série de mesures d’accompagnement dans le cadre de la lutte contre la pandémie du Coronavirus. Elles ont été déclinées dans son adresse à la nation, ce 04 avril 2020.
A travers cette sortie, Ali Bongo a réitéré le soutien de de l’… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
cambrosio |
http://conjonctureseconomiques.com/index.php/2020/04/04/gabon-ali-bongo-degage-… |
| 2020-04-08 |
European Union: Frontier workers and posted workers |
european union |
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- Frontier workers should remain insured in the country of their employment, even in case of telework or partial unemployment. Some countries have also concluded special agreements in this sense, even in the event that work in the home country exceeds 25%.
- Posted workers, whose posted activity started before the outbreak of the pandemic remain entitled to social security benefits from the member state where they pay social security contributions, and not from the member state where they are… |
2020-04-08
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30 March 2020 #coronavirus
Are you a frontier worker? You are a frontier worker if you work in a Member State different than your Member State of residence (meaning that you go to work in one country, and return regularly to the country where you reside). In case of unemployment, different rules… |
Extension of coverage,Migration |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pgirard |
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| 2020-04-08 |
Iran: $305 million to Support Those Who Have Lost Jobs Amid Coronavirus Outbreak |
iran |
financialtribune.com (06.04.2020) The government will allocate 50,000 billion rials ($305 million) to Unemployment Insurance Fund to support those who have lost their jobs amid the outbreak of coronavirus, an official with the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare said. “To prevent the… |
Allocation of 50,000 billion rials (USD $305 million) to the Unemployment Insurance Fund to support dismissed workers.
Use of electronic forms to request the unemployment benefit instead of going to the minitry's bureaus. |
2020-04-06
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The government will allocate 50,000 billion rials ($305 million) to Unemployment Insurance Fund to support those who have lost their jobs amid the outbreak of coronavirus, an official with the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare said.
“To prevent the spread of the virus, applicants… |
Unemployment,Service delivery |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://financialtribune.com/articles/domestic-economy/102718/iran-allocates-30… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Corona-Fall im Betrieb – Was ist zu tun? |
germany |
Diese Frage kann sich aktuell in jedem Betrieb stellen: Was ist zu tun, wenn ein Mitarbeiter oder eine Mitarbeiterin sich mit dem Corona-Virus infiziert hat oder der begründete Verdacht auf eine Infektion besteht. Eine neue Broschüre von Berufsgenossenschaften und Unfallkassen nennt die richtigen… |
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2020-04-08
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in Pandemieplan hilft: Auch Unternehmen, die noch keinen Pandemieplan erstellt haben, können dies jetzt noch tun. Er legt zum Beispiel fest, wer die Ansprechpartner im Betrieb sind und wie die interne Kommunikation erfolgen soll. Welche Hygienemaßnahmen getroffen werden und wie die Arbeitsabläufe… |
Occupational accidents and diseases |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
https://www.dguv.de/de/mediencenter/pm/pressearchiv/2020/quartal_2/details_2_38… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Germany-BGHW: Aushänge für Kassen und Bedientheken auf Englisch und Türkisch |
turkey, germany |
Die Berufsgenossenschaft für Handel und Warenlogistik hat ihre speziellen Sicherheitshinweise für die Handels- und Warenlogistikbranche nun auch in Englisch und Türkisch veröffentlicht.
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The German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the Trade and Logistics industry provides their… |
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2020-04-08
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Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
https://www.bghw.de/die-bghw/faq/faqs-rund-um-corona/spezielle-fragen-fuer-besc… |
| 2020-04-08 |
COVID actions for the workplace from ILO, IOE and ITUC |
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The international occupational safety and health comunity has developped a set of guides, actions and sources of information to formulate COVID-19 responses for the workplace. Here are the links to their websites:
International Labour Office (ILO)
International Organisation of Employers (IOE)… |
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2020-04-08
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Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
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| 2020-04-08 |
Colombia: Subsidio de emergencia para cesantes |
colombia |
agenciadeempleocolsubsidio.com (27.03.2020) El Subsidio de emergencia es un beneficio que se otorga a partir del decreto 488 de 27 de marzo de 2020. Como una medida de orden laboral, dentro del Estado de Emergencia, Económica, Social y Ecológica.
¿Quiénes pueden acceder a este subsidio?… |
Emergency subsidy for dismissed workers who do not have any other income, including from social assistance. Workers- including the self-employed- must have contributed at least for a year to Colsubsidio (the Family Compensation Fund). The subsidy consists of:
an economic transfer of $1.755.606 pesos (2 times the minimum salary) paid in 3 monthly installments;
Payment of the old-age pension and health insurance contributions for 6 months (based on the minimum salary)
Payment of monetary quota… |
2020-03-27
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¿QUIÉNES PUEDEN ACCEDER A ESTE SUBSIDIO?
Trabajadores dependientes e independiente cesantes con una escala salarial desde 1 hasta 4 s.m.l.v. (desde $877.803 hasta $3.511.212)
Que haya realizado aportes a una caja de compensación durante un (1) año continuo o discontinuo, en el transcurso de los… |
Unemployment |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://agenciadeempleocolsubsidio.com/personas/subsidio-de-emergencia/ |
| 2020-04-07 |
Spanish Government Aims to Roll Out Basic Income ‘Soon’ |
spain |
Bloomberg (05.04.2020) The Spanish government is working to roll out a universal basic income as soon as possible, as part of a battery of actions aimed at countering the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Economy Minister Nadia Calvino. Social Security Minister Jose Luis Escriva is… |
The Spanish government is working to roll out a universal basic income as soon as possible, as part of a battery of actions aimed at countering the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Economy Minister Nadia Calvino. Social Security Minister Jose Luis Escriva is coordinating the project and plans to put some sort of basic income “in place as soon as possible,” with the main focus on assisting families, Calvino, who also serves as deputy prime minister, said in an interview Sunday… |
2020-04-07
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Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary, Published_SS_Monitor |
covid19, universal-basic-income |
pmassetti |
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-05/spanish-government-aims-to-r… |
| 2020-04-07 |
Kenya: Cash transfer to the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable groups |
kenya |
nation.co.ke (25.03.2020) Some of the measures announced by the government are: Appropriation of an additional Ksh. 10 Billion to the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable members of our society through cash-transfers by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, to cushion them from the adverse… |
Appropriation of an additional Ksh. 10 Billion to the elderly, orphans and other vulnerable members of our society through cash-transfers by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, to cushion them from the adverse economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and tax relief for persons earning gross monthly income of up to Ksh. 24,000. |
2020-03-25
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Here is the full speech delivered by the President Kenyatta Wednesday afternoon:
Fellow Citizens,
The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is an unprecedented global health crisis that has so far manifested in over 184 countries and territories. Globally, over 400,000 cases of the virus have been… |
Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.nation.co.ke/news/Coronavirus-in-Kenya-Uhuru-full-speech-/1056-5504… |
| 2020-04-07 |
Argentina: La ANSES informará a partir del lunes quienes podrán continuar su trámite para cobrar el IFE |
argentina |
noticias.anses.gob.ar (05.04.2020) La ANSES comunica que los solicitantes del Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia (IFE) podrán conocer, a partir de las 00 horas del lunes 6 de abril, si reúnen los requisitos para poder acceder a esta prestación extraordinaria de 10.000 pesos que se cobrará en el curso… |
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2020-04-05
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La ANSES comunica que los solicitantes del Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia (IFE) podrán conocer, a partir de las 00 horas del lunes 6 de abril, si reúnen los requisitos para poder acceder a esta prestación extraordinaria de 10.000 pesos que se cobrará en el curso de este mes.
Quienes hayan cumplido… |
Family benefits,Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 |
covid19, family |
mmarquez |
http://noticias.anses.gob.ar/noticia/la-anses-informara-a-partir-del-lunes-quie… |
| 2020-04-07 |
Singapore: Nominated MP proposes temporary universal basic income scheme to help S'poreans get through Covid-19 crisis |
singapore |
The Straits Times (07.04.2020) Give all Singaporeans a universal basic income for the duration of the coronavirus crisis, to assure them that their basic needs will be met even if they lose their jobs, said Nominated MP Walter Theseira. Under his proposal, dubbed the Majulah Universal Basic Income… |
Proposal: Give all Singaporeans a universal basic income for the duration of the coronavirus crisis, to assure them that their basic needs will be met even if they lose their jobs, said Nominated MP Walter Theseira. Under his proposal, dubbed the Majulah Universal Basic Income Scheme (MUBI), all Singaporeans - including children and retirees - will get $110 a week for 12 weeks. This will be considered taxable income and cost $4.62 billion. |
2020-04-07
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Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, universal-basic-income |
pmassetti |
https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/nominated-mp-proposes-temporary-universal… |
| 2020-04-07 |
Publications | socialprotection.org |
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Documents - curation |
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2020-04-07
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covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://socialprotection.org/discover/publications?f%5B0%5D=field_publications_… |
| 2020-04-07 |
News | socialprotection.org |
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news articles - curation |
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2020-04-07
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covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://socialprotection.org/discover/news |
| 2020-04-07 |
Coronavirus COVID-19 Cases in Latin American and Caribbean Countries |
Americas |
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2020-04-07
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covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://unwfp.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/4dc06f67258348dfbb9… |
| 2020-04-07 |
CVA and COVID-19 - Google Docs |
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2020-04-07
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covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Vk6ShfDS-_kVVGeGcNzFXhKLSMgK-VyDfa09ZkhWZOE… |
| 2020-04-07 |
Japan to give ¥300,000 to struggling households as COVID-19 cases rise |
japan |
The Japan Times (03.04.2020) The government will provide ¥300,000 (2800$) in cash to each household suffering from falling incomes amid the spread of the new coronavirus. About 10 million of the nation's 58 million households are expected to be eligible for the cash program, a key pillar of an… |
The government will provide ¥300,000 (2800$) in cash to each household suffering from falling incomes amid the spread of the new coronavirus. About 10 million of the nation's 58 million households are expected to be eligible for the cash program, a key pillar of an emergency economic package that the government plans to compile as soon as Tuesday. |
2020-04-07
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Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/04/03/national/cash-stimulus-coronavirus… |
| 2020-04-07 |
Korea: Tackling COVID-19. Health, Quarantine and Economic Measures |
korea, Republic of |
On 29 February, the number of new COVID-19 cases for the day surged to 909 in Korea. 4 weeks later, on March 30, the number of new cases dropped to 78. “South Korea took rapid, intrusive measures against COVID-19 and they worked” (The Guardian, March 20).
The Report on “Tackling COVID-19: Health… |
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2020-04-07
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Prevention of occupational risks,Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
https://ecck.eu/tackling-covid-19-health-quarantine-and-economic-measures-of-so… |
| 2020-04-07 |
United Kingdom: Report on 2249 patients critically ill with COVID-19 |
united kingdom |
The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) provides information about the quality of health care to those who commission, manage, deliver and experience critical care through national clinical audits and clinical and health services research studies. IN a recently published… |
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2020-04-07
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Health,Prevention of occupational risks |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention, universal health care |
btreichel |
https://www.icnarc.org/About/Latest-News/2020/04/04/Report-On-2249-Patients-Cri… |
| 2020-04-07 |
India: Activities of IGFP on Migrant Workers & Construction Workers during Lockdown Period – Indo German Focal Point prevention & social security for India |
india |
During this unprecedented time the world and India are facing due to the Coronavirus outbreak, it has been the endeavour of Indo-German Focal Point (IGFP) to rise to the ocassion in supporting the important role of the State in investing in prevention, by addressing issues such as the vulnerability… |
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2020-04-07
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Prevention of occupational risks |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
http://indogermanfocalpoint.com/activities-of-igfp-on-migrant-workers-construct… |
| 2020-04-07 |
India: Odisha CM announces Rs 2,200 crore package for weaker sections |
india |
indiatoday.in (27.03.2020) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a 22,200 million Indian Rupees (INR) support package for the welfare of economically weaker sections of society in Odisha to deal with the coronavirus related impact.
The measures include :
4 months advance pension for the… |
A 2,200 million Indian Rupees (INR) support package for the welfare of economically weaker sections of society in Odisha to deal with the coronavirus related impact.
The measures include :
4 months advance pension for the 4.8 million beneficiaries under the Odisha Social Security Scheme
2.2 million construction workers will receive 1500 INR each
9.4 million beneficiaries under the FSCW Department will get a financial assistance of 1000 INR each
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2020-03-27
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Old-age pensions,Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
btreichel |
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/coronavirus-in-india-odisha-cm-announces-… |
| 2020-04-06 |
Kyrgyzstan: The Government approved an action plan to provide social support to the population and ensure food security |
kyrgyz republic |
gov.kg (30.03.2020) The Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Muhammedkaly Abylgaziev, held a meeting, which resulted in the adoption of a plan to reduce the negative impact on economic and social stability in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection. Among the measures there is the… |
Among the measures there is the decision to provide targeted social assistance to low-income families in the form of food packages. It was recommended to large producers, suppliers of food products, owners of large retail chains to ensure an adequate supply of socially significant agricultural goods and food products, stable sales and prices for them; put in the state reserve the necessary volume of the food group of essential goods. |
2020-03-30
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The Prime Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic, Muhammedkaly Abylgaziev, held a meeting, which resulted in the adoption of a plan to reduce the negative impact on economic and social stability in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection.
According to the Head of Government, the current… |
Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
cambrosio |
https://www.gov.kg/ru/post/s/okmt-kalkty-sotsialdyk-zhaktan-koldoo-zhana-azyk-t… |
| 2020-04-06 |
Cap Vert: Covid-19: Government announces financial and fiscal measures to support companies |
cabo verde |
asemana.publ.cv (25.03.2020)
Government announces measures related to labour markets and social protection to face the emergency:
- Payment of 70% of the gross salary to the worker in the case of the suspension of the employment contract by the employer and INPS (National Institute of Social… |
Government announces measures related to labour markets and social protection to face the emergency:
- Payment of 70% of the gross salary to the worker in the case of the suspension of the employment contract by the employer and INPS (National Institute of Social Security), in the following proportion: a) 35.% payable by the employer b) 35.% by INPS.
- Unemployment allowance: reduction of the guarantee period in the period considered for the purpose of awarding unemployment benefit from 180 to… |
2020-03-25
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MEASURES TO SUPPORT BUSINESS AND INCREASE ITS LIQUIDITY:
- Creation of lines of credit and guarantees
Credit lines supported by the banking system are guaranteed, in the global amount of up to PTE 4,000,000, with State guarantees that can reach 100% of the financing, with a grace period for… |
Unemployment |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, labour markets |
cambrosio |
https://www.asemana.publ.cv/?MEDIDAS-PARA-APOIAR-AS-EMPRESAS-E-AUMENTAR-A=&ak=1 |
| 2020-04-06 |
Bulgaria: Extraordinary unemployment benefits |
bulgaria |
Dnevnik.bg (30.03.2020) On 23 March the National Assembly adopted an Emergency Measures and Actions Act. One of the anti-crisis measures that the government has proposed to support businesses because of the Coronavirus epidemic is that the State pays 60% of workers' insurance income for up to 3… |
One of the anti-crisis measures that the government has proposed to support businesses because of the Coronavirus epidemic is that the State pays 60% of workers' insurance income for up to 3 months if the employer pays the difference and commits not to cut people off. |
2020-03-30
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The receipt of State aid documents under Scheme 60 to 40 will start tomorrow. The decision will be made within a week whether the funds should be allocated, and another five days later the money will be transferred, social minister Denitsa Sacheva said today.
As is known, the state commits to pay… |
Unemployment,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.dnevnik.bg/biznes/2020/03/30/4048117_priemaneto_na_dokumenti_za_dur… |
| 2020-04-06 |
Belize: Government Announces New Measures In Response To Covid-19 |
belize |
pressoffice.gov.bz (20.03.2020)
While Belize still has no confirmed case of the virus, the bi-partisan committee took very important decisions to further protect the health and well-being of Belizeans and reduce the threat of the virus spreading to Belize. A BZ$25M loan will be used as relief for… |
A BZ$25M loan will be used as relief for employees affected by this crisis, especially those in the tourism industry (cash transfers). |
2020-03-20
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The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow and the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. John Briceño announced a range of new measures taken by the Government of Belize as part of the response to the imminent threat of COVID-19. These decisions were taken at the first meeting of the COVID-19 National… |
Employment,Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/government-announces-new-measures-in-response-to… |
| 2020-04-06 |
Iceland: New reduced employment scheme |
iceland |
Reduced Employment Ratio Parliament has passed the Minister of Social and Children’s Affairs’ bill on the entitlement to the payment of unemployment benefits alongside reduced employment ratio due to temporary company recessions. The Act provides that wages paid alongside reduced unemployment ratio… |
The Icelandic parliament adopted a bill creating a new partial unemployment scheme to cover employees seeing a reduction in their working hours. |
2020-04-06
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Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pgirard |
https://www.vinnumalastofnun.is/en/information-regarding-covid-19/reduced-emplo… |
| 2020-04-06 |
Norway: New unemployment measures to curb the financial impacts of the coronavirus outbreak |
norway |
regjeringen.no (27.03.2020)
In the past two weeks, 274 000 unemployment benefit applications have been submitted, and the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) reports that 291 000 people were registered as fully unemployed on 24 March. This corresponds to 10.4 per cent of the labour… |
New measures concerning unemployment benefits:
- Extended unemployment benefit period for persons dismissed from work and who are who are approaching the maximum period for unemployment benefits
- Extended unemployment benefit period for laid-off workers beyond the initial 26 week period;
- Advance payment of unemployment benefits. |
2020-03-27
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New measures to curb the financial impacts of the coronavirus outbreak
Press release | Date: 28/03/2020
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Friday 27 March, the Government put forward additional financial measures to address the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak.
‘Norway now has the highest number of persons… |
Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-measures-to-curb-the-financial-impact… |
| 2020-04-06 |
Norway: New measures to curb the financial impacts of the coronavirus outbreak |
norway |
regjeringen.no (27.03.2020) Friday 27 March, the Government put forward additional financial measures to address the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak. Health related measures include:
- Employers are to be reimbursed for sickness benefits paid from the fourth day onwards for sickness… |
Health related measures include:
- Employers are to be reimbursed for sickness benefits paid from the fourth day onwards for sickness absence related to the coronavirus;
- Employees are given the right to self-report sickness for 16 days even though the employer only pays from Day 4;
- Self-employed persons and freelancers may also receive sickness benefits from the National Insurance Scheme from the fourth day onwards for sickness absence due to the coronavirus. |
2020-03-27
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New measures to curb the financial impacts of the coronavirus outbreak
Press release | Date: 28/03/2020
| No: 18/2020
Friday 27 March, the Government put forward additional financial measures to address the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak.
‘Norway now has the highest number of persons… |
Health,Cash sickness benefits |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed |
cambrosio |
https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-measures-to-curb-the-financial-impact… |
| 2020-04-06 |
Israel: All coronavirus related guidelines of the National Insurance Institute |
israel |
Meassssbtl.gov.il (03.04.2020) Due to the economic and Unemployment crisis (over 900k new unemployed or employees sent on unpaid leave compared to 160k existing unemployed ) following COVID-19 epidemic special interruption orders and provisional legislation were set in order to assist the insured… |
Unemployment benefits are paid for employees sent on unpaid leave or who have been laid off. Eligibility conditions are reduced and some special provisions are introduced.
Administrative measures include an advance payment for persons whose claim has not yet been processed or who were reported as laid off by employers even without an individual application. In addition, certain other benefits are paid early and claims for all benefits can be made online. Measures also include special… |
2020-04-03
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Medical care,Disability,Children,Unemployment,E-services,Service delivery |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family, service delivery |
cambrosio |
https://www.btl.gov.il/English%20Homepage/about/news/Pages/All-coronavirus-rela… |
| 2020-04-06 |
Montenegro: One-off payment to pensioners and other vulnerable beneficiaries |
Montenegro |
vijesti.me (19.03.2020) Provision of one-time assistance to the pensioners with the lowest pension and beneficiaries of material security in the amount of 50 euros each. One million euros were committed for this measure. |
Provision of one-time assistance to the pensioners with the lowest pension and beneficiaries of material security in the amount of 50 euros each. One million euros were committed for this measure. |
2020-03-19
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At a government session today, the only item on the agenda was the proposal of fiscal policy measures in response to the negative economic effects of the coronavirus epidemic.
Prime Minister Dusko Markovic presented fiscal measures:
The first measure is to delay the repayment of loans with all… |
Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.vijesti.me/vijesti/ekonomija/drzava-predstavlja-mjere-podrske-paket… |
