| 2020-04-06 |
Montenegro: Deferral of payment of social security contributions |
Montenegro |
vijesti.me (19.03.2020) Payments of taxes and contributions on earnings and liabilities under the rescheduling law are deferred. |
Deferral of payments of social security contributions. |
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… |
Contribution collection and compliance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.vijesti.me/vijesti/ekonomija/drzava-predstavlja-mjere-podrske-paket… |
| 2020-04-06 |
Armenia: Cash benefit to workers who lost their jobs |
armenia |
azatutyun.am (30.03.2020) The one-off payments announced by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian’s cabinet will benefit tens and possibly hundreds of thousands of workers who have been temporarily out of work or laid off as well as owners of small businesses forced to halt their operations in recent… |
Armenians who have lost their jobs since March 13 will receive 68,000 drams ($137) each, while unemployed pregnant women whose husbands were laid off during the same period will be paid 100,000 drams. Single and jobless pregnant women will also be eligible for this aid. This is a one-off payment for the moment. The aid is meant to help cover food costs and other basic needs during the period of lockdown. |
2020-03-30
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The Armenian government approved on Monday unprecedented cash payments to scores of people who have been hit hard by economic disruptions resulting from the coronavirus epidemic.
The one-off payments announced by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian’s cabinet will benefit tens and possibly hundreds of… |
Unemployment,Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.azatutyun.am/a/30518432.html |
| 2020-04-06 |
Armenia: Government Approves More Cash Handouts To Struggling Families |
armenia |
azatutyun.am (02.04.2020) The Armenian government approved on Thursday cash payments to more people who have been hit hard by economic disruptions resulting from the coronavirus epidemic. The fresh financial assistance will be provided to the underage children of those Armenians who had no… |
To support families during the coronavirus crisis, families with underaged children will receive 26,500 drams (USD $52) per child. The cash benefit will be provided to parents who had no jobs or businesses, and did not receive any poverty benefits as of March 12 (when the lockdown began). |
2020-04-02
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The Armenian government approved on Thursday cash payments to more people who have been hit hard by economic disruptions resulting from the coronavirus epidemic.
The fresh financial assistance will be provided to the underage children of those Armenians who had no officially registered jobs or… |
Family benefits,Children,Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
mmarquez |
https://www.azatutyun.am/a/30525806.html |
| 2020-04-03 |
Paraguay: Se distribuirán kits de alimentos para jornaleros |
paraguay |
mds.gov.py (17.03.2020) El Gabinete Social y la Secretaría de Emergencia Nacional proveerán kits de alimentos a los jornaleros que, por las medidas de aislamiento social, no podrán generar recursos para su sustento diario. |
The Social Cabinet and the National Emergency Secretariat will provide food kits to the day laborers who, due to social isolation measures, will not be able to generate resources for their daily sustenance. |
2020-03-17
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El Gobierno Nacional ha adoptado medidas económicas y sociales, para amortiguar el efecto de la pandemia del Coronavirus (COVID-19), que permitirá garantizar la atención a la salud, evitar la expansión de la enfermedad y proveer a los sectores más vulnerables de los bienes básicos de subsistencia… |
Social assistance,Food and nutrition |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.mds.gov.py/index.php/noticias/gobierno-dispone-ayudas-sociales-para… |
| 2020-04-03 |
Paraguay: Transferencia monetaria adicional al programa Tekoporã y Pensión Alimentaria de Adultos Mayores |
paraguay |
mds.gov.py (17.03.2020) El Equipo Económico dispuso que los sectores más vulnerables, que participan del programa Tekoporã reciban el pago de una cuota adicional. Este mismo mecanismo de pago también se hará con el programa de Pensión Alimentaria a Adultos Mayores, quienes recibirán el pago de un… |
Additional payment to beneficiaries of the Tekoporã household cash transfer, as well as for the food program for the elderly (Pensión Alimentaria a Adultos Mayores). |
2020-03-17
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El Gobierno Nacional ha adoptado medidas económicas y sociales, para amortiguar el efecto de la pandemia del Coronavirus (COVID-19), que permitirá garantizar la atención a la salud, evitar la expansión de la enfermedad y proveer a los sectores más vulnerables de los bienes básicos de subsistencia… |
Social assistance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
mmarquez |
https://www.mds.gov.py/index.php/noticias/gobierno-dispone-ayudas-sociales-para… |
| 2020-04-03 |
República Dominicana: Gobierno aumenta tarjeta Solidaridad a RD$5,000 por dos meses y añade a 690 mil familias al programa |
dominican republic |
diariolibre.com (25.03.2020) “En concreto, a partir del 1 de abril, las 811,000 familias que hoy tienen la tarjeta Solidaridad y que reciben en promedio 1,500 pesos mensuales, les vamos a realizar un aumento por dos meses del componente ‘Comer es Primero’, para que dispongan de 5,000 pesos… |
As part of the initiative "Stay at home" (Quédate en Casa), the government is increasing the amount and scope of their cash transfer "Solidarity card". From April 1 to May 31 of this year, beneficiaries of the Solidarity card (currently with 811,000 families) will receive a double cash transfer of the "Eating is first" (Comer es Primero) program, thus resulting in RD $ 5,000 instead of the usual RD $ 1,500.
The program "Eating is first" has also been extended to 690,000 more families. In… |
2020-03-25
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A partir del 1 de abril y hasta el 31 de mayo de este año, las personas que tienen la tarjeta Solidaridad recibirán RD$5,000 en vez de los RD$1,500 acostumbrados, recursos otorgados por el Gobierno para paliar la difícil situación que atraviesan los dominicanos que están en sus casas sin trabajar… |
Health,Family benefits,Extension of coverage,Social assistance,Food and nutrition |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family, self-employed |
mmarquez |
https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/video-gobierno-aumenta-tarjeta-solidarid… |
| 2020-04-03 |
República Dominicana: Distribución de alimentos para familias |
dominican republic |
telemundo47.com (25.03.2020) El Gobierno dominicano distribuirá alimentos durante la crisis de salud. “En este momento, el Plan Social de la Presidencia está en capacidad de servir cada día a 45 mil familias con 3 raciones cada una, suficiente para nueve días de alimentación. A ese ritmo, cubrirán… |
The government is planning to distribute food during the crisis. The president announced that, at the moment, the Social Plan of the Presidency (Plan Social de la Presidencia) has the capacity to distribute food that would last 9 nine for about 45,000 families. In a week, they plan to cover about 315,000 families across the country. |
2020-03-24
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El presidente Danilo Medina informó el miércoles en un discurso al pueblo dominicano que su gobierno pagará las pruebas de COVID-19 distribuidas entre los laboratorios privados autorizados.
“Se cubrirán las pruebas para todas aquellas personas que cuenten con prescripción médica y tengan 59 años… |
Extension of coverage,Social assistance,Food and nutrition |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
mmarquez |
https://www.telemundo47.com/historias-destacadas/gobierno-dominicano-financiara… |
| 2020-04-03 |
Gobierno dominicano financiará pruebas de COVID-19 |
dominican republic |
telemundo47.com (25.03.2020) El presidente Danilo Medina informó el miércoles en un discurso al pueblo dominicano que su gobierno pagará las pruebas de COVID-19 distribuidas entre los laboratorios privados autorizados. “Se cubrirán las pruebas para todas aquellas personas que cuenten con… |
The government will guarantee free testing for the Covid-19 for population over 59 years with debilitating, pre-existing health conditions. The National Laboratory is already making the tests available for free in public laboratories. |
2020-03-25
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El presidente Danilo Medina informó el miércoles en un discurso al pueblo dominicano que su gobierno pagará las pruebas de COVID-19 distribuidas entre los laboratorios privados autorizados.
“Se cubrirán las pruebas para todas aquellas personas que cuenten con prescripción médica y tengan 59 años… |
Health insurance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.telemundo47.com/historias-destacadas/gobierno-dominicano-financiara… |
| 2020-04-03 |
10 Psychological Tips for Coping with Coronavirus (COVID-19) |
australia |
If you have been in contact with the virus, you may need to self-isolate at home. It’s natural for people to feel a range of emotions in this situation, such as stress, worry, anxiety, boredom or low mood. You may find the following tips helpful to cope and maintain your emotional wellbeing:… |
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2020-04-03
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Health,Occupational accidents and diseases |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
https://mindspot.org.au/coronavirus |
| 2020-04-03 |
WHO: Updates on the latest worldwide figures of the Coronavirus disease 2019 |
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The WHO provides latest updates, including figues of Corona infections on a dedicated COVID-19 News website. The Website is updated on a regular basis and also includes the latest WHO briefings.
In addition, the WHO information network provides relevant information on a dedicated website for … |
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2020-04-03
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Health,Occupational accidents and diseases |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 |
| 2020-04-03 |
KOREA: Guide for workplaces, staff and self-inspection check list |
korea, Republic of |
The Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA) has been promoting three important Korean occupational safety and health documents to tacke the Corona outbreak in the Republic of Korea.
1) KOSHA_COVID19 guide for staff (PDF)
2) KOSHA_COVID19 guideline for workplaces (PDF)
3) Self… |
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2020-04-03
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Occupational accidents and diseases |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
http://www.kosha.or.kr/eoshri/index.do |
| 2020-04-03 |
Netherlands: Temporary Emergency Measure Bridging Employment (NOW) |
netherlands |
The Netherlands introduced "NOW", a temporary new scheme to replace the current partial unemployment system, in order to allow for an easier access to short-term work benefits, and benefit a greater number of employees without impeding on their traditional unemployment rights.
In order to keep… |
The Netherlands introduced "NOW", a temporary new scheme to replace the current partial unemployment system, in order to allow for an easier access to short-term work benefits, and benefit a greater number of employees without impeding on their traditional unemployment rights.
In order to keep employees, employers with loss of revenue of at least 20% due to the corona crisis can receive NOW compensation of up to 90% of their payroll over a period of 3 months. Employers have to continue to pay… |
2020-04-03
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Temporary Emergency Measure Bridging Employment (NOW) presented
On 31 March 2020, the temporary Emergency Measure Bridging Employment (NOW) was presented by Minister Koolmees of Social Affairs and Employment (SZW) and Fred Paling, chairman of the Executive Board of UWV.
Employers can request… |
Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pgirard |
https://www.uwv.nl/particulieren/actueel/tijdelijke-noodmaatregel-overbrugging-… |
| 2020-04-03 |
Argentina: Se incrementa el monto de la prestación por desempleo (Decreto 332/2020) |
argentina |
contadoresenred.com (01.04.2020) ARTÍCULO 10.- Elévanse durante el periodo que establezca la JEFATURA DE GABINETE DE MINISTROS, los montos de las prestaciones económicas por desempleo a un mínimo de PESOS SEIS MIL ($6.000) y un máximo de PESOS DIEZ MIL ($10.000). |
The amounts of economic unemployment benefits are raised - temporarily- to a minimum of $ 6,000 pesos and a maximum of $ 10,000 pesos. This represents an increase of about $ 3,000 pesos (as per the latest ISSA country profile: The minimum monthly unemployment benefit for salaried employees and construction workers is 2,907.53 pesos; 3,728 pesos for rural workers (June 2019). The maximum monthly unemployment benefit for salaried employees and construction workers is 4,652.06 pesos; 7,456.00… |
2020-04-01
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Decreto 332/2020
DECNU-2020-332-APN-PTE – Disposiciones.
Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 01/04/2020
VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-20649155-APN-DGDMT#MPYT, el Decreto de Necesidad y Urgencia N° 260 del 12 de marzo de 2020, las Leyes Nros. 27.541, 27.264, 25.371, 24.013, 20.744 (T.O. 1976) y sus… |
Unemployment |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://contadoresenred.com/programa-de-asistencia-de-emergencia-al-trabajo-y-l… |
| 2020-04-03 |
Argentina: Prestación no contributiva REPRO Asistencia (Decreto 332/2020) |
argentina |
contadoresenred.com (01.04.2020) ARTÍCULO 9°.- El Programa REPRO Asistencia por la Emergencia Sanitaria consistirá en una asignación no contributiva respecto al Sistema Integrado Previsional Argentino a trabajadoras y trabajadores a través del Programa de Recuperación Productiva a cargo del… |
The REPRO Health Emergency Assistance Program will consist of a non-contributory allocation to the Argentine Social Security Integrated System (SIPA) for workers through the Productive Recovery Program under the responsibility of the MINISTRY OF LABOR, EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY, for companies some companies (see details in law). The benefit per worker will have a minimum of SIX THOUSAND PESOS ($ 6,000) and a maximum of TEN THOUSAND PESOS ($ 10,000). For these purposes, the authorities will… |
2020-04-01
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Decreto 332/2020
DECNU-2020-332-APN-PTE – Disposiciones.
Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 01/04/2020
VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-20649155-APN-DGDMT#MPYT, el Decreto de Necesidad y Urgencia N° 260 del 12 de marzo de 2020, las Leyes Nros. 27.541, 27.264, 25.371, 24.013, 20.744 (T.O. 1976) y sus… |
Unemployment,Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://contadoresenred.com/programa-de-asistencia-de-emergencia-al-trabajo-y-l… |
| 2020-04-03 |
Argentina: Asignación compensatoria al salario (Decreto 332/2020) |
argentina |
contadoresenred.com (01.04.2020) ARTÍCULO 8°.- La Asignación Compensatoria al Salario consistirá en una suma abonada por la ADMINISTRACIÓN NACIONAL DE LA SEGURIDAD SOCIAL para todos o parte de las y los trabajadores comprendidos en el régimen de negociación colectiva (Ley Nº 14.250 (t.o. 2004) y… |
Salary compensation allowance to be paid by the State (50% of it) (by the national administration of social security) for all the workers in dependency relation of the private sector, for companies of up to 100 workers. The allowance's level depends on the number of employees in a company, and it ranges from 50%- 100% of the current Minimum Living and Mobile Minimum Wage (Salario Mínimo Vital y Móvil). Employers have the obligation to cover the remaining amount up to 100% of the Minimum Living… |
2020-04-01
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Decreto 332/2020
DECNU-2020-332-APN-PTE – Disposiciones.
Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 01/04/2020
VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-20649155-APN-DGDMT#MPYT, el Decreto de Necesidad y Urgencia N° 260 del 12 de marzo de 2020, las Leyes Nros. 27.541, 27.264, 25.371, 24.013, 20.744 (T.O. 1976) y sus… |
Employment,Cash transfers |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://contadoresenred.com/programa-de-asistencia-de-emergencia-al-trabajo-y-l… |
| 2020-04-03 |
Opinion- Report : What has the Covid-19 crisis taught us about social protection? |
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developmentpathways.co.uk (April 2020) The COVID-19 crisis has taught us some swift and valuable truths about social protection. In this new context, the simplistic dichotomy of the ‘poor and non-poor’ – which has often driven social protection policy – makes even less sense than it did prior to… |
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2020-04-03
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Social policies & programmes |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.developmentpathways.co.uk/publications/what-has-the-covid-19-crisis… |
| 2020-04-03 |
Argentina: Postergación y reducción de las cotizaciones patronales (Decreto 332/2020) |
argentina |
contadoresenred.com (01.04.2020) l Decreto 332/20 establece una serie de beneficios para los empleadores, salvo para aquellos sujetos que realizan las actividades y servicios declarados esenciales en la emergencia sanitaria y cuyo personal fue exceptuado del aislamiento así como aquellas que no… |
Reduction of the employer's social security contributions to the OADS fund (SIPA) of up to 95% for the month of April. This applies to companies with 60 or less employees (for companies over this limit, they can make use of the Business Crisis Preventive Procedure alreaday established in law No. 24.013).
Deferral of employers' social security contributions to the SIPA for the months of March and April 2020 (not specified until when). |
2020-03-01
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Decreto 332/2020
DECNU-2020-332-APN-PTE – Disposiciones.
Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 01/04/2020
VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-20649155-APN-DGDMT#MPYT, el Decreto de Necesidad y Urgencia N° 260 del 12 de marzo de 2020, las Leyes Nros. 27.541, 27.264, 25.371, 24.013, 20.744 (T.O. 1976) y sus… |
Contribution collection and compliance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://contadoresenred.com/programa-de-asistencia-de-emergencia-al-trabajo-y-l… |
| 2020-04-03 |
US: The historic $2 trillion CARES Act will be an economic lifeline for gig workers and freelancers |
United States |
The $2 trillion federal stimulus package known as the CARES Act, signed into law by President Trump on Friday, will be a lifeline to many gig workers and freelancers.
The law takes unprecedented steps to provide a social safety net for the self employed.
It offers an additional $600 a week in… |
The $2 trillion federal stimulus package known as the CARES Act, signed into law by President Trump on Friday, will be a lifeline to many gig workers and freelancers.
The law takes unprecedented steps to provide a social safety net for the self employed.
It offers an additional $600 a week in unemployment insurance, bringing weekly payouts to the $800- to $900-a-week range when state benefits are added, to workers including the self-employed.
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2020-04-03
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Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed |
pmassetti |
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/30/cares-act-will-be-an-economic-lifeline-for-gig-… |
| 2020-04-03 |
Brazil: Approval of temporary Emergency Benefit of Preservation of Employment and Income |
brazil |
in.gov.br (01.04.2020) Art. 5: The Emergency Benefit for the Preservation of Employment and Income is created, to be paid in the following cases: I - proportional reduction of working hours and wages; and II - temporary suspension of the employment contract.
§ 1 The Emergency Benefit for the… |
Creation of the a temporary Emergency Benefit for the Preservation of Employment and Income to the paid on the proportional reduction of working hours and wages; and temporary suspension of the employment contract. The benefit is payable monthly and will be paid for with Federal resources, and will be operationalized byt the Ministry of Economy. The measures adopted do not apply to the public administration, public companies and mixed economy companies, and to international organizations.
To… |
2020-04-01
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OFFICIAL DIARY OF THE UNION
Published on: 01/04/2020 | Edition: 63-D | Section: 1 - Extra | Page: 1
Body: Acts of the Executive Branch
PROVISIONAL MEASURE NO. 936, OF APRIL 1, 2020
Establishes the Emergency Employment and Income Maintenance Program and provides for complementary labor measures… |
Employment,Unemployment |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
http://www.in.gov.br/en/web/dou/-/medida-provisoria-n-936-de-1-de-abril-de-2020… |
| 2020-04-03 |
Portugal: Unemployed people called to help homes and hospitals during the pandemic |
portugal |
tsf.pt (01.04.2020) The unemployed will be allowed to work temporarily in social and health institutions. The measure created by the government and today published in Diário da República aims to support social and solidarity sector entities to face the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. |
In order to tackle the personnel shortage in health care facilities, and for a maximum period of three months, unemployed persons, persons with contracts with reduced hours, and persons in part-time employment are called to support social and health facilities to help in nursing homes, hospitals or organizations that provided health care and social support to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. Subsidized unemployed placed in these entities will be awarded a scholarship of 438.8 euros, which they… |
2020-04-01
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For a maximum period of three months, the integration of unemployed persons is allowed, regardless of whether they are enrolled in the Instituto do Emprego e Formacao Profissional (IEFP) or not, workers with a suspended contract or reduced hours and also those who have a part-time employment… |
Health,Employment,Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.tsf.pt/portugal/sociedade/desempregados-chamados-para-ajudar-lares-… |
| 2020-04-02 |
Bahrain: In accordance with the royal directives, launching a financial and economic package worth BD 4.3 billion in support of citizens and the private sector |
bahrain |
moh.gov.bh (17.03.2020) The government guarantees electricity and water bills for all subscribers from individuals and companies for each of the months of April, May and June of this year, not to exceed the bills for the same period of last year for each subscriber with a total value of 150 million… |
The government strengthens the unemployment fund and payments for the months of April to June, and guarantees electricity and water bills for all individual and company subscribers during the same period. |
2020-03-17
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3/17/2020In accordance with the royal directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the country's monarch, may God protect him and his patrons, to unite national efforts to face the repercussions of the global spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) at the local level, in order to preserve… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.moh.gov.bh/COVID19/Details/3969 |
| 2020-04-02 |
Jordan: Labour Ministry announces 2-week official paid leave for public sector employees | Jordan Times |
jordan |
jordantimes.com (17.03.2020)
Labour Ministry announces 2-week official paid leave for public sector employees and will not be deducted from employees’ annual leave quota. |
Labour Ministry announces 2-week official paid leave for public sector employees, which will not be deducted from employees’ annual leave quota. |
2020-03-17
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AMMAN — Minister of Labour Nidal Bataineh, who is also the president of the Civil Service Council, on Tuesday stated that public sector employees will be on official paid leave for two weeks based on the Cabinet’s decision to suspend official ministries and institutions for the next two weeks.
In… |
Safety and health at work |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.jordantimes.com/news/local/labour-ministry-announces-2-week-officia… |
| 2020-04-02 |
US: Coronavirus Stimulus Package F.A.Q.: Checks, Unemployment, Layoffs and More |
United States |
The New York Times (31.03.2020) The $2 trillion relief bill will send money directly to Americans, greatly expand unemployment coverage and make a number of other changes. |
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2020-04-02
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Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers… |
| 2020-04-02 |
Chile: Pacto de reduccion tempral de la jornada de trabajo |
chile |
gob.cl (01.04.2020) Los empleadores pueden acordar con el trabajador de manera individual o colectiva reducir hasta el 50% de la duración de su jornada de trabajo, recibiendo un complemento de la remuneración con cargo al Seguro de Cesantía. El trabajador percibirá además un complemento a su… |
Employers can agree with the worker individually or collectively to reduce up to 50% of the duration of their working day, receiving a supplement to the remuneration under the Unemployment Insurance. The worker will also receive a supplement to their remuneration charged to their individual unemployment account and, once exhausted, charged to the Solidarity Unemployment Fund, which will be up to 25% of their remuneration, if the reduction in working hours is 50% (capped at $ 225,000 per month… |
2020-04-01
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En este caso, los empleadores pueden acordar con el trabajador de manera individual o colectiva reducir hasta el 50% de la duración de su jornada de trabajo, recibiendo un complemento de la remuneración con cargo al Seguro de Cesantía. Para ello, el empleador debe encontrarse en cualquiera de las… |
Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.gob.cl/planeconomicoemergencia/proteccion/ |
| 2020-04-02 |
Chile: Se extienden capacidades de hospitales, y se incluye test de Covid-19 |
chile |
gob.cl (31.03.2020) Para financiar la compra de insumos y equipamientos necesarios, el fortalecimiento de la operación de los hospitales, fortalecimiento de laboratorios de diagnóstico, la extensión de los horarios de urgencia, la habilitación de camas adicionales, los hospitales de construcción… |
A fund of $220 billion was created in order to finance the purchase of necessary supplies and equipment, the strengthening of the operation of hospitals, the strengthening of diagnostic laboratories, the extension of emergency hours, the provision of additional beds, fast-building hospitals and other needs, it was created a fund of $ 220 billion. Thus, the purchase of 600 more mechanical fans has already been ordered, which together with other acquisitions and donations from China, will reach a… |
2020-03-31
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Salud
Se establecieron medidas extraordinarias para fortalecer la capacidad hospitalaria, ampliar los medios de diagnóstico y establecer protocolos para la entrega de licencias médicas.
a. Licencias médicas: Se entregarán licencias médicas a los trabajadores contagiados o que hayan tenido… |
Health,Health insurance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.gob.cl/coronavirus/plandeaccion/ |
| 2020-04-02 |
Chile: Se fomenta la consulta de prestaciones sociales existentes en línea |
chile |
chile.as.com (02.04.2020) El IPS tiene habilitada una sección online donde te permite consultar si es que tienes algún beneficio pendiente. Es muy sencillo: solo debes agregar tu RUT, y hacer clic en la opción ‘ingresar’. Al cumplir con esos dos pasos, el sistema tiene cuatro opciones de consulta:… |
The Chilean government is encouraging individuals to check online their eligibility to various family benefits that they could be entitled to. This is an effort to increase the number of beneficiaries to already-existing programs. A free-toll call center (101) has also been set-up for this (available Thursdays and Fridays). |
2020-04-02
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El IPS tiene habilitada una sección online donde te permite consultar si es que tienes algún beneficio pendiente. Es muy sencillo: solo debes agregar tu RUT, y hacer clic en la opción ‘ingresar’. Al cumplir con esos dos pasos, el sistema tiene cuatro opciones de consulta: trámites, documentos,… |
Family benefits,Interoperability,E-services,Service quality,Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family, self-services |
mmarquez |
https://chile.as.com/chile/2020/04/02/tikitakas/1585828361_740564.html |
| 2020-04-02 |
Chile: Bono Covid-19 |
chile |
chile.as.com (27.03.2020) El bono Covid-19 que entregará el Estado como una ayuda económica a los sectores más vulnerables tendrá un monto equivalente al Subsidio Único Familiar (SUF), que según cifras oficiales beneficiará a cerca de dos millones de personas (más o menos 3 millones de familias).… |
The Covid-19 bond that the State will provide as an economic aid to the most vulnerable sectors will have an amount equivalent to the Single Family Subsidy (SUF), which according to official figures will benefit about two million people. The amount will be of 50,000 pesos per family. The bonus is intended for those who do not currently have a formal job - this in order to help people affected by the layoffs. |
2020-03-27
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Bono Covid-19. Así se llama una de las medidas presentadas este jueves por el Presidente Sebastián Piñera frente al rápido avance del coronavirus en Chile y el Mundo, y que afectará a gran parte de la población del país.
Coronavirus en Chile: nuevos casos y últimas noticias hoy
La medida se… |
Unemployment,Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://chile.as.com/chile/2020/03/24/tikitakas/1585055113_805931.html |
| 2020-04-02 |
Guatemala: Se retiran condicionalidades temporalmente para Bono Social |
guatemala |
elperiodico.com.gt (27.03.2020) Los programas del Ministerio de Desarrollo Social (Mides) llegarán tarde. La cartera prevé que a inicios de abril se empiece la entrega del Bono Social a familias en condiciones de pobreza y extrema pobreza. El programa consiste en una transferencia bancaria, a… |
The conditional cash transfer (CCT) "Bono Social" targeted to vulnerable families will continue to be provided but the conditions of sending children to school and to health centers will be waived temporarily. The budget of 72 million quetzales (about 10 million USD) benefits about 72,920 families.
Additionally, families living in areas where malnutrition is the highest, will receive an additional cash transfer of 500 quetzales (about 60 USD); for families in other areas, the additional cash… |
2020-03-27
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Los programas del Ministerio de Desarrollo Social (Mides) llegarán tarde. La cartera prevé que a inicios de abril se empiece la entrega del Bono Social a familias en condiciones de pobreza y extrema pobreza. El programa consiste en una transferencia bancaria, a cambio de que los usuarios envíen a… |
Social assistance,Conditional cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
mmarquez |
https://elperiodico.com.gt/nacion/2020/03/27/ministerio-entregara-bono-social-s… |
| 2020-04-02 |
Can COVID-19 be considered an occupational disease? | International Social Security Association (ISSA) |
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Worldwide almost 2.4 million people die due to an occupational disease, compared to 0.38 million that die because of a work accident. Insurance covering occupational diseases is an important pillar of social security and a safety net to all workers who may be exposed to chemical, physical or… |
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2020-04-02
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Occupational accidents and diseases |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
https://ww1.issa.int/news/can-covid-19-be-considered-occupational-disease |
| 2020-04-02 |
New Zealand: Statement to Parliament on the Economic Response to COVID-19 |
new zealand |
beehive.govt.nz (17.03.2020)
The Government is announcing significant further support for the economy, workers and businesses as the country unites to prepare for Alert Level 4 in the fight against COVID-19. Full-time workers will receive $585/week under the scheme, with $350 paid to part-time… |
Government package of measures, including
- Extra support for the health system to enable an increased public health response so New Zealand can slow any potential domestic outbreak,
- Cushion the impact of the economic shock on businesses and workers, and support confidence in the near term; and
- Support to household incomes through the shock and to spur the economic recovery.
This includes special measures for persons absence from work due to self-isolation, for workers in business in… |
2020-03-16
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Mr Speaker, I know that every member of this House, whatever our political differences is here because we believe in this country and our people. Today, we face a challenge that requires us to harness every bit of that spirit and give our total commitment to protecting the health and wellbeing of… |
Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, labour markets |
cambrosio |
https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/govt-takes-significant-economic-decisions-n… |
| 2020-04-02 |
New Zealand: COVID-19 Economic Package updated |
new zealand |
treasury.govt.nz (23.03.2020)
On 23 March, the Minister announced significant further support for the economy, workers and businesses, including removal of the cap on the Government’s wage subsidy scheme which will inject a further $4 billion into the economy over the next eleven weeks. Among… |
Further support for the economy, workers and businesses, including removal of the cap on the Government’s wage subsidy scheme which will inject a further $4 billion into the economy over the next eleven weeks. Among other measures the economic response package includes: $2.8 billion income support package for the most vulnerable, including a permanent $25 per week benefit increase and a doubling of the Winter Energy Payment for 2020. |
2020-03-23
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On 17 March, Finance Minister Grant Robertson outlined a $12.1 billion package to support New Zealanders, their jobs and businesses from the impact of COVID-19.
On 23 March, the Minister announced significant further support for the economy, workers and businesses, including removal of the cap on… |
Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, labour markets |
cambrosio |
https://treasury.govt.nz/news-and-events/news/covid-19-economic-package-updated |
| 2020-04-02 |
South Korea: Support Package to Respond to COVID-19 Outbreak |
korea, Republic of |
moef.go.kr (02.03.2020)
Support Package to Respond to COVID-19 Outbreak implies up to 5 days of childcare leave along with the payment of 50,000 won per day. |
Support Package to Respond to COVID-19 Outbreak includes up to 5 days of childcare leave along with the payment of 50,000 won per day. |
2020-03-28
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Family benefits,Children,Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
cambrosio |
http://english.moef.go.kr/popup/20200302_policyFocus/popup.html |
| 2020-04-02 |
South Korea: 2020 Supplementary Budget Proposal |
korea, Republic of |
moef.go.kr (04.03.2020)
The government has drawn up a budget of W2.4T to low-income households in the case of childcare shifting from daycare institutions to homecare. |
The government has drawn up a budget of W2.4T to low-income households in the case of childcare shifting from daycare institutions to homecare. |
2020-03-04
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Family benefits,Children,Social assistance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
http://english.moef.go.kr/pc/selectTbPressCenterDtl.do?boardCd=N0001&seq=4852 |
| 2020-04-02 |
Guatemala: Distribución de comida para cubrir déficit alimenticio en población más vulnerable |
guatemala |
elperiodico.com.gt (30.03.2020) El titular del Ministerio de Desarrollo Social (MIDES), Juan Romero, dio a conocer que durante la emergencia se activó la implementación del Programa Institucional de reacción y una readecuación de los programas para apoyar a las familias que se ven afectadas por las… |
The government distributed food to 200 thousand families through the program "Caja Juntos Saldremos Adelante" (about 3.4 million people). This was a one-time, in-kind benefit. Nutritional social kitchens are also being set in the different shelters. The funds came from different organizations and private donors. |
2020-03-30
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El titular del Ministerio de Desarrollo Social (MIDES), Juan Romero, dio a conocer que durante la emergencia se activó la implementación del Programa Institucional de reacción y una readecuación de los programas para apoyar a las familias que se ven afectadas por las medidas que ha tomado el… |
Social assistance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://elperiodico.com.gt/nacion/2020/03/30/las-acciones-del-mides-para-atende… |
| 2020-04-02 |
Philippines: OWWA cash aid to OFWs affected by travel ban reached P81M |
philippines, the |
owwa.gov.ph (20.03.2020)
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) supported Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) affected by the travel ban due to COVID-19 as well as those who were repatriated with cash transfers. P10,000 cash assistance, drawn from the OWWA Trust Fund of member-OFWs, was… |
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) supported Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) affected by the travel ban due to COVID-19 as well as those who were repatriated with cash transfers. P10,000 cash assistance, drawn from the OWWA Trust Fund of member-OFWs, was given to each stranded OWWA member-OFW (distributed through OWWA regional welfare offices). |
2020-03-20
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OWWA cash aid to OFWs affected by travel ban reached P81M
PASAY CITY - As of morning of February 20, 2020, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has already dispensed P81,060,000.00 to 8,106 OFWs who were affected by the temporary travel ban to China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan due… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.owwa.gov.ph/index.php/news/central/83-owwa-cash-aid-to-ofws-affecte… |
| 2020-04-02 |
Philippines: Implementing the Bayanihan to Heal As One Act (Republic Act No. 11469): Full Text of the Memorandum from the Executive Secretary |
philippines, the |
pnl-law.com (28.03.2020) The Government provide compensation of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) to public and private health workers who may contract severe COVID-19 infection while in the line of duty, and a compensation of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) to the families of public and… |
The Government provide compensation of One Hundred Thousand Pesos (P100,000.00) to public and private health workers who may contract severe COVID-19 infection while in the line of duty, and a compensation of One Million Pesos (P1,000,000.00) to the families of public and private health workers, who may die while fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. This benefit has a retroactive application from 01 February 2020. |
2020-03-28
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MEMORANDUM FROM THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
TO : HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, OFFICES, AND INSTRUMENTALITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT, GOVERNMENT-OWNED OR -CONTROLLED CORPORATIONS (GOCCs), GOVERNMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (GFIs), AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)
SUBJECT : IMPLEMENTATION OF TEMPORARY… |
Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
cambrosio |
https://pnl-law.com/blog/implementing-the-bayanihan-to-heal-as-one-act-republic… |
| 2020-04-02 |
Singapore: Cushioning the impact of COVID-19 |
singapore |
gov.sg (20.02.2020)
To address the economic uncertainties brought about by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, the government introduced a cash transfer of up to SG$300, depending on income, for all residents aged 21 and above. Additionally, S$100 for passion card top-up for all… |
The government introduced a cash transfer of up to SG$300, depending on income, for all residents aged 21 and above. Additionally, S$100 for passion card top-up for all seniors, and S$100 supermarket vouchers for lower-income families. |
2020-02-20
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To address the economic uncertainties brought about by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, a total of $5.6 billion has been set aside in Budget 2020 for the Stabilisation and Support Package and Care and Support Package.
The $4 billion Stabilisation and Support Package aims to help… |
Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
cambrosio |
https://www.gov.sg/article/cushioning-the-impact-of-covid-19 |
| 2020-04-02 |
Madagascar: Extension du paiement des cotisations de sécurité sociale du premier trimestre |
madagascar |
cnaps.mg (20.03.2020) Suite à rencontre entre le gouvernement malagasy et les représentants du secteur privé, une disposition spéciale a été prise face à la lutte contre la ropagation du coronovirus. De ce fait, nous portons à la connaissance de nos assujettis la prolongation du paiement de la… |
Payments of social security contributions for the first quarter are deferred to July 31st, 2020, without any penalties. |
2020-03-20
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Suite à rencontre entre le gouvernement malagasy et les représentants du secteur privé, une disposition spéciale a été prise face à la lutte contre la ropagation du coronovirus. De ce fait, nous portons à la connaissance de nos assujettis la prolongation du paiement de la cotisation du premier… |
Contribution collection and compliance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
contribution collection, covid19 |
mmarquez |
http://www.cnaps.mg/FR/actus_cnaps.php?id_actu=4245 |
| 2020-04-02 |
Trinidad and Tobago: Salary relief grant, food card support and rental assistance |
trinidad and tobago |
opm.gov.tt (23.03.2020) Several measure to face the Coronavirus emergency: a Salary Relief Grant will be provided to citizens who have lost income as a result of the impact of COVID-19. They will have access to TT$1500 per month over a three-month period from the National Insurance Board. Food Card… |
- A Salary Relief Grant will be provided to citizens who have lost income as a result of the impact of COVID-19. They will have access to TT$1500 per month over a three-month period from the National Insurance Board.
- Food Card support of TT$510.00 per month for three months for households where a family member was retrenched, terminated or income reduced during this period.
- Rental Assistance for up to TT$2500.00 per month for an initial period of three months (but no more than six) for… |
2020-03-23
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COVID-19 testing has been expanded. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) will expand its testing to test anyone who meets any of the criteria for COVID-19 exposure.
Testing will be expanded to the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex (EWMSC) where a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) machine… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers,Food and nutrition |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
cambrosio |
https://www.opm.gov.tt/media-conference-on-covid-19-monday-23rd-march-2020/ |
| 2020-04-02 |
Venezuela: En Claves: Medidas económicas para salvaguardar al pueblo venezolano frente al Covid-19 • Ministerio del Poder Popular para Relaciones Exteriores |
venezuela |
mppre.gob.ve (24.03.2020) Para enfrentar el Coronavirus y salvaguardar al pueblo bolivariano, se fortalece el sistema de bonos al pueblo a través del Carnet de la Patria: durante este mes se han entregado dos (2) bonos a más de 9 millones de personas, correspondientes a las asignaciones: Marzo de… |
To face the Coronavirus and protect the Bolivarian population, the system of bonds to the people already in place has being strengthened through the Carnet de la Patria: during this month two (2) bonds have been given to more than 9 million people, corresponding to the allocations: "Loyalty March" and "Discipline and Solidarity". As of today, the "Stay at Home" bonus will be issued to more than 6 million workers; 4 million (self-employed workers) and two million (workers of private companies as… |
2020-03-24
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En Claves: Medidas económicas para salvaguardar al pueblo venezolano frente al Covid-19
Written by Joselyn Ariza on 24/03/2020. Posted in Noticias
Como disposición para contener la propagación del Coronavirus en Venezuela, el Gobierno Bolivariano ha llamado a radicalizar la cuarentena social y… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed |
cambrosio |
http://mppre.gob.ve/2020/03/24/claves-medidas-economicas-covid19/ |
| 2020-04-02 |
Vietnam: Suspension of payment of social insurance premiums for enterprises affected by Covid-19 |
vietnam |
molisa.gov.vn (16.03.2020) The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs has just dispatched Official Letter sent to Vietnam Social Insurance on guidelines to suspend payments into the retirement and death gratuity funds of social insurance until June 30. If the pandemic lasts longer… |
Suspension of payments into the retirement and death gratuity funds of social insurance until June 30 (for companies where 50 percent of staff have lost their jobs caused by Covid-19 epidemic). |
2020-03-16
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In furtherance of the Prime Minister's direction in Directive No. 11 / CT-TTg of March 4, 2002 on urgent tasks and solutions to remove difficulties for production and business, ensuring social security and In response to the Covid-19 epidemic, recently, Vietnam Social Insurance issued Official… |
Contribution collection and compliance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
contribution collection, covid19 |
cambrosio |
http://www.molisa.gov.vn/Pages/tintuc/chitiet.aspx?tintucID=222399 |
| 2020-04-02 |
Vietnam: Prescribing a number of specific regimes in the prevention of and control of Covid-19 |
vietnam |
molisa.gov.vn (30.03.2020) The Government has just issued Resolution No. 37 / NQ-CP on a number of specific regimes in the prevention and control of Covid-19, taking effect from March 29, 2020. Among those: food vouchers for people subject to medical isolation (VND 80,000 / day), anti-epidemic… |
Food vouchers for people subject to medical isolation (VND 80,000 / day) and an anti-epidemic allowance (between VND 150,000 / day - 300,000 VND / day) for people involved in fighting against COVID-19. |
2020-03-30
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The Government has just issued Resolution No. 37 / NQ-CP on a number of specific regimes in the prevention and control of Covid-19, taking effect from March 29, 2020.
Specifically, for meals for people subject to medical isolation, Vietnamese and foreigners subject to medical isolation are… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
http://www.molisa.gov.vn/Pages/tintuc/chitiet.aspx?tintucID=222452 |
| 2020-04-02 |
United Kingdom: IOSH Advice for Coronavirus |
united kingdom |
IOSH has put together a COVID-19 webpage with advice, guidance and resources for the occupational safety and health community. It includes
Preventative measure
Emergency planning advice
Managing your workers
Travelling for work
as well as a list of useful ressources. |
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2020-04-02
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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.iosh.com/resources-and-research/our-resources/communicable-diseases… |
| 2020-04-02 |
UNITED STATES COVID-19 OSH RESOURCES |
United States |
This list provides resources from the United State’s OSH agencies charged specifically with OSH issues: the National Institute for Occupational Safety (NIOSH) and Health and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The resources include links to information on the Centers for… |
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2020-04-02
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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://iskm.issa.int/sites/default/files/2020-04/Summary%20of%20US%20Covid-19%… |
| 2020-04-02 |
France: La maladie professionnelle sera reconnue pour tous les soignants |
france |
lefigaro.fr (02.04.2020)
Les soignants atteints par le Coronavirus auront droit à la prise en charge à 100% au titre de la maladie professionnelle. |
Coronavirus will be systematically and automatically recognised as an occupational disease for all carers, including self-employed carers. This implies full coverage of medical care, increased daily allowances, and increased protections associated with this type of risk.
Le coronavirus sera systématiquement et automatiquement reconnu comme une maladie professionnelle pour tous les soignants, y compris les indépendants. Cela implique une prise en charge intégrale des soins médicaux, des … |
2020-04-02
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Health,Occupational accidents and diseases |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
gfilhon |
https://www.lefigaro.fr/sciences/la-maladie-professionnelle-sera-reconnue-pour-… |
| 2020-04-01 |
Argentina: ANSES comenzará a pagar el viernes el Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia a los beneficiarios de Asignación Universal por Hijo y por Embarazo |
argentina |
noticias.anses.gob.ar (31.03.2020) La ANSES informa que los beneficiarios de Asignación Universal por Hijo (AUH) y por Embarazo (AUE) comenzarán a cobrar el próximo viernes 3 de abril el Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia (IFE) de 10.000 pesos instituido por el Decreto 310/20 con carácter excepcional… |
Payment of the one-off Family Emergency Income (Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia IFE) of 10.000 pesos will be provided to recipients of the Universal Child allowance (Asignación Universal por Hijo- AUH) and of the Universal Pregnancy allowance (Asignación Universal por Embarazo- AUE). In order to avoid potential crowds, the allowances will be credited in the bank accounts of recipients in badges: those whose national ID number ends with 0,1,2, and 3 will receive the payment on a Friday; on Monday… |
2020-03-31
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La ANSES informa que los beneficiarios de Asignación Universal por Hijo (AUH) y por Embarazo (AUE) comenzarán a cobrar el próximo viernes 3 de abril el Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia (IFE) de 10.000 pesos instituido por el Decreto 310/20 con carácter excepcional ante la situación creada por la… |
Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family, service delivery |
mmarquez |
http://noticias.anses.gob.ar/noticia/anses-comenzara-a-pagar-el-viernes-el-ingr… |
| 2020-04-01 |
European Union: Coordinated response to the coronavirus |
european union |
ec.europa.eu (10.03.2020) During today's EU leaders' videoconference on the response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Commission received a mandate to further step up its response to the Coronavirus, or COVID-19 outbreak, on all fronts and coordinate Member State actions. The President of the European… |
The European Commission will, in a daily phone conference with the Health Ministers and the Ministers of Internal Affairs, coordinate the necessary measures.
The Commission will assemble a team of epidemiologists and virologists from different Member States to provide guidelines at the European level.
The European Commission is taking stock of the available protective equipment and respiratory devices as well as their production and distribution capacity.
On research and development, the… |
2022-03-10
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During today's EU leaders' videoconference on the response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Commission received a mandate to further step up its response to the Coronavirus, or COVID-19 outbreak, on all fronts and coordinate Member State actions. The crisis we face because of Coronavirus has both a… |
Health |
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covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_20_440 |
| 2020-04-01 |
Romania: Government to pay unemployment benefits temporarily |
romania |
romania-insider.com (18.03.2020)
The set of measures to be analyzed and adopted by the Government on Wednesday aims to increase the liquidity of the companies, support the companies that temporarily suspend their activity in paying the technical unemployment benefits (75% of wages) to their… |
The first new set of measures aims to increase the liquidity of the companies and support the companies that temporarily suspend their activity in paying the technical unemployment benefits (75% of wages) to their employees. |
2020-03-18
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Romania‘s Government will adopt the first set of measures to support companies and employees in the sectors hit by the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on March 18, prime minister Ludovic Orban announced.
“The Government will intervene to maintain the jobs and continue the activity in as many… |
Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.romania-insider.com/romania-measures-coronavirus-effects |
| 2020-04-01 |
Sweden: Short-term layoffs – strengthened support in 2020 for short-time work schemes |
sweden |
government.se (19.03.2020) In light of the COVID-19 virus, the Government on March 19 decided that its proposed additional amending budget for 2020 will include a supplementary system of support for short-time work schemes. The new system was presented on Monday by the Government, together with the… |
During 2020, the government will temporarily cover 75% (instead of the current 33%) of the cost of staff reducing their working hours, while employers and employees share the remaining 25%. |
2020-03-19
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In light of the COVID-19 virus, the Government on March 19 decided that its proposed additional amending budget for 2020 will include a supplementary system of support for short-time work schemes. The new system was presented on Monday by the Government, together with the Centre Party and the… |
Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/03/short-term-layoffs--strengthen… |
| 2020-04-01 |
UAE: Abu Dhabi acts to cushion the blow of coronavirus on UAE companies |
United Arab Emirates |
cnbc.com (19.03.2020) Abu Dhabi has also announced a raft of measures to support its economy in this period. That includes a 5 billion dirham ($1.36 billion) water and electricity subsidies for citizens and businesses. Rental rebates are also being offered to restaurants, as well as the tourism and… |
5 billion dirham ($1.36 billion) destined to water and electricity subsidies for citizens and businesses.
Rental rebates are also being offered to restaurants, as well as the tourism and entertainment sectors. |
2020-03-19
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Abu Dhabi is putting its development plans “on steroids” despite low oil prices and the global coronavirus outbreak, according to the chairman of the city’s department of economic development.
“One of the most important things is that Abu Dhabi as a government is continuing developing its capital… |
Social assistance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/19/abu-dhabi-acts-to-cushion-the-blow-of-coronavir… |
