| 2020-10-13 |
Czech Republic: Late Employer SS Contribution Penalty Relief |
czech republic |
KPMG Global (27.05.2020) Reduction in the penalty for late payment of social security contributions payable by employers in the amount of 24.8 percent of their employees’ wages (employer’s contributions) for the calendar months of May to July 2020. If the contributions due for these months are paid… |
Reduction in the penalty for late payment of social security contributions payable by employers in the amount of 24.8 percent of their employees’ wages (employer’s contributions) for the calendar months of May to July 2020. If the contributions due for these months are paid by 20 October 2020, the employer will be required to pay only 20 percent of the standard penalty for late payment stipulated by the Insurance Premiums Act.2 The reduced penalty will thus correspond to approximately 4 percent… |
2020-05-27
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The Czech government approved a legislative proposal1 to reduce penalties for late payment of social security contributions due for the months May to July 2020 by employers under certain conditions. The proposal also introduces certain changes to the submission procedures for social security… |
Contribution collection and compliance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/05/flash-alert-2020-254.html |
| 2020-10-12 |
Belgium: COVID-19 pandemic and applicable legislation - update |
belgium |
Socialsecurity.be (12.10.2020) The increased use of teleworking due to the Coronavirus will not be taken into account in determining the applicable social security legislation. This period will be neutralised with effect from 13 March 2020. The envisaged expiry date of this measure is 31 December… |
The increased use of teleworking due to the Coronavirus will not be taken into account in determining the applicable social security legislation. This period will be neutralised with effect from 13 March 2020. The envisaged expiry date of this measure is 31 December 2020, but this date may be revised according to the Corona measures. |
2020-10-12
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Extension of coverage,COVID-19 |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, extending coverage, international_agreement |
siha |
https://campaigns.eranova.fgov.be/r-2d55a1abd87fa8333500df119ef7f4402ed3a705f29… |
| 2020-10-12 |
Guernsey: The Policy & Resources Committee agrees to continue financial support measures for worst hit sectors |
Guernsey |
covid19.gov.gg (14.09.2020)
The Policy & Resources Committee has agreed to continue the payroll co-funding scheme for the most impacted sectors and businesses until the end of 2020, having previously been extended to the end of September. However, there will be a further reduction of those… |
The Policy & Resources Committee has agreed to continue the payroll co-funding scheme for the most impacted sectors and businesses until the end of 2020, having previously been extended to the end of September. However, there will be a further reduction of those eligible for support once the island moves into phase 5c of its exit from lockdown strategy. While no date has been decided to move to phase 5c, it is expected within the period of this three month extension to States funded support. |
2020-09-14
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Media Release Date: 14 September 2020 Policy & Resources agree to continue financial support measures for worst hit sectors The Policy & Resources Committee has agreed to continue the payroll co-funding scheme for the most impacted sectors and businesses until the end of 2020, having… |
Cash transfers,COVID-19 |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, Emergency grants |
cambrosio |
https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/guernsey-tax-developments-in-resp… |
| 2020-10-12 |
Saint Lucia & WFP Partner to Expand Coverage of the Public Assistance Programme as Part of the National COVID-19 Response |
Saint Lucia |
jointsdgfund.org (10.09.2020)
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Saint Lucia to support an expansion of the nation’s Public Assistance Programme (PAP) by 1,000 households as part of the nation’s 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19… |
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Saint Lucia to support an expansion of the nation’s Public Assistance Programme (PAP) by 1,000 households as part of the nation’s 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) response. |
2020-09-10
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CASTRIES – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) signs a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Saint Lucia to support an expansion of the nation’s Public Assistance Programme (PAP) by 1,000 households as part of the nation’s 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) response. The… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage |
cambrosio |
https://jointsdgfund.org/article/saint-lucia-wfp-partner-expand-coverage-public… |
| 2020-10-12 |
Italy: Renewal of fixed-term employment agreements |
italy |
Employers may renew or extend fixed-term employment contracts until 31 December 2020 without justification (in derogation of art. 19 of Legislative Decree 81/2015 (which provides for the obligation to state specific reasons for fixed-term employment relationships of more than 12 months). Extension… |
Employers may renew or extend fixed-term employment contracts until 31 December 2020 without justification (in derogation of art. 19 of Legislative Decree 81/2015 (which provides for the obligation to state specific reasons for fixed-term employment relationships of more than 12 months). Extension or renewal without justification is permitted only once, and is permitted only within the maximum duration provided for by law, with the result that the relationship may not exceed a total duration of… |
2020-08-14
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Employment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, labour markets |
cambrosio |
https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2020/08/14/20G00122/sg |
| 2020-10-12 |
Italy: The use of the existing wage guarantee schemes for temporary suspensions of work was expanded |
italy |
gazzettaufficiale.it (14.08.2020)
The Decree Law 14 has introduced modifications in August 2020 to the use of the existing wage guarantee schemes (Cassa Integrazione Guadagni Ordinaria, CIGO, Cassa integrazione in deroga, CID, Cassa Integrazione Guadagni Straordinaria, CIGSand Fondo di… |
The Decree Law 14 has introduced modifications in August 2020 to the use of the existing wage guarantee schemes (Cassa Integrazione Guadagni Ordinaria, CIGO, Cassa integrazione in deroga, CID, Cassa Integrazione Guadagni Straordinaria, CIGSand Fondo di Integrazione Salariale, FIS) for temporary suspensions of work or reductions of working time due to the pandemic : 18 weeks of cassa integrazione are granted between the period 13 July - 31 December. If the first 9 weeks do not involve any cost… |
2020-08-14
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Unemployment,Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/eli/id/2020/08/14/20G00122/sg |
| 2020-10-09 |
Japan: Business Sustainable Subsidy |
japan |
Jizokuka-kyufukin (01.09.2020) One time subsidy for small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors whose sales of any month from January to December reduced by at least 50% compared to that of last year. The amount is 2,000,000 yen maximum for SMEs, and 1,000,000 yen maximum for sole… |
One time subsidy for small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors whose sales of any month from January to December reduced by at least 50% compared to that of last year. The amount is 2,000,000 yen maximum for SMEs, and 1,000,000 yen maximum for sole proprietors including freelances. |
2020-09-01
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Information and communication technology,E-services,Cash transfers,COVID-19,Financial crisis |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed, sustainability, youth employment |
siha |
https://jizokuka-kyufu.go.jp/ |
| 2020-10-09 |
Japan: Extension of the support fund and allowance for the leave without pay |
japan |
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (25.09.2020) Covered month for the support fund and allowance were extended from September 2020 to December 2020. Similarly, the deadlines for application for each month were simplified and extended to 31th December 2020 for months before September; to 31th… |
Covered month for the support fund and allowance were extended from September 2020 to December 2020. Similarly, the deadlines for application for each month were simplified and extended to 31th December 2020 for months before September; to 31th March 2021 for October, November and December. |
2020-09-25
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Extension of coverage,COVID-19 |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage |
siha |
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/11600000/000676013.pdf |
| 2020-10-09 |
Japan: The support fund and allowance for the leave forced to be taken under the COVID-19 outbreak |
japan |
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (14.07.2020) 80% of the wage before taking the leave (maximum daily amount 11 ,000 yen) will be paid according to the record of the leave forced to be taken. (limited to the leave taken between April 1, 2020 and September 30, 2020.) However the following two… |
Employees of small and medium sized companies who were/are on leave and who have not being paid their wages (or leave allowance) for the leave can apply for the support fund and allowance of 80% of the wage before taking the leave (maximum daily amount 11 ,000 yen). |
2020-07-14
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Employment,Cash transfers,COVID-19 |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, Emergency grants |
siha |
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/11600000/000648770.pdf |
| 2020-10-09 |
Japan: Single-parent temporary special allowance |
japan |
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (09.10.2020) Single-parent temporary special allowance is paid to single-parent households if;
1. they receives child-rearing allowances of June 2020;
2. their child-rearing allowances of June 2020 are suspended due to receiving public pensions; or
3. their… |
Single-parent temporary special allowance of 50,000 yen is paid to single-parent households that receives child-rearing allowances. 30,000 yen is added per child for the second and subsequent child and another 50,000 yen for a household whose income dropped due to Covid-19. |
2020-10-09
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Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers,COVID-19 |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
siha |
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_11456.html |
| 2020-10-09 |
Japan: Special supplement to child benefits |
japan |
Cabinet office (01.05.2020) Special supplement of 10,000 yen per a child is automatically added to child benefits. Beneficiaries who received a child benefit for April 2020 are entitled to the supplement. The government pays for the funding and local municipalities administers the supplement as… |
Special supplement of 10,000 yen per a child is automatically added to child benefits. Beneficiaries who received a child benefit for April 2020 are entitled to the supplement. The government pays for the funding and local municipalities administers the supplement. |
2020-05-01
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Family benefits,Children,Cash transfers,COVID-19 |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, Emergency grants, family |
siha |
https://www8.cao.go.jp/shoushi/shinseido/taiou_coronavirus.html#rinji |
| 2020-10-08 |
Belgium: Corona temporary unemployment after September 1, 2020 |
belgium |
capac (22.09.2020) Since September 1, 2020, the rules for temporary corona unemployment have changed. Only sectors and companies recognized as particularly affected can apply for temporary corona unemployment until December 31, 2020. You can therefore only submit a request for temporary… |
Since September 1, 2020, the rules for temporary corona unemployment have changed. Only sectors and companies recognized as particularly affected can apply for temporary corona unemployment until December 31, 2020. |
2020-09-22
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09/22/2020 Corona temporary unemployment after September 1, 2020
Since September 1, 2020, the rules for temporary corona unemployment have changed.
Only sectors and companies recognized as particularly affected can apply for temporary corona unemployment until December 31, 2020. You can… |
Unemployment,Extension of coverage,COVID-19 |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage |
siha |
https://www.hvw-capac.fgov.be/fr/nouveautes |
| 2020-10-06 |
Digital Technology in Social Assistance Transfers for COVID-19 Relief: Lessons from Selected Cases |
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cgdev.org (Sept 2020) Many countries have launched unprecedented relief packages to cushion the economic and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This short review considers some initial lessons emerging from selected countries around the use of digital technology to implement these government-… |
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2020-10-06
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E-services,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_DOCUMENTS |
covid19, epayment |
pmassetti |
https://www.cgdev.org/publication/digital-technology-social-assistance-transfer… |
| 2020-10-02 |
Social protection for older people during COVID-19 and beyond |
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socialprotection.org (September 2020) This document provides information and guidance on social protection and older people, with a focus on pensions to cushion the economic impacts of COVID-19. It is intended as an advisory for people involved in planning and delivering social protection support… |
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2020-10-02
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Old-age pensions |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://socialprotection.org/discover/publications/space-social-protection-olde… |
| 2020-10-01 |
Brazil: Proof of Life for retired civil servants, pensioners and amnesties is suspended until October 31 |
brazil |
Ministry of Economy (28.09.2020) The requirement of the annual Proof of Life (re-registration) of retired civil servants, pensioners and civil political amnesties referred to in Ordinance No. 244 and Normative Instruction No. 45, both of June 15, 2020, is suspended until October 31, 2020. |
The requirement of the annual Proof of Life (re-registration) of retired civil servants, pensioners and civil political amnesties is suspended until October 31, 2020 to reduce the possibility of contagion of beneficiaries. |
2020-09-28
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The requirement of the annual Proof of Life (re-registration) of retired civil servants, pensioners and civil political amnesties referred to in Ordinance No. 244 and Normative Instruction No. 45, both of June 15, 2020, is suspended until October 31, 2020.
The determination was published this… |
Old-age pensions,Service delivery,COVID-19 |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, service delivery |
siha |
https://www.gov.br/economia/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/2020/setembro/prova-de-vida… |
| 2020-10-01 |
Argentina: Reduction and postponement of social security contribution payment |
argentina |
OFFICIAL BULLETIN REPUBLICA ARGENTINA - General Resolution 4788/2020 (04.08.2020) The postponement or reduction of up to 95% of the payment of employer contributions to the Argentine Integrated Pension System. Certain employers will enjoy the benefit of postponement of the expiration date for the… |
The postponement or reduction of up to 95% of the payment of employer contributions to the Argentine Integrated Pension System for the period accrued in March, April, May, June and July 2020. |
2020-08-04
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Extension of coverage,Contribution collection and compliance,COVID-19 |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
contribution collection, covid19, extending coverage |
siha |
https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/233173/20200806 |
| 2020-10-01 |
Going Viral : COVID-19 and the Accelerated Transformation of Jobs in Latin America and the Caribbean |
latin america |
worldbank.org (28.09.2020) The economic impact of COVID-19 is unprecedented in size and scope. It has quickly evolved from a health emergency into an employment crisis. It also has far-reaching implications for workers beyond the immediate employment effects, as it most likely has accelerated the… |
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2020-10-01
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Employment,Technological transition |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_DOCUMENTS |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/34413 |
| 2020-09-29 |
Luxembourg: Extension of the agreement on social security affiliation for cross-border workers concerning teleworking until 31 December 2020 |
luxembourg |
Gouvernement.lu (25.08.2020) After the agreement in July 2020 with Belgium, Germany and France to maintain the exceptional provision not to take into account the teleworking days linked to the COVID-19 crisis for the determination of the applicable social security legislation frontier workers,… |
Luxembourg and its three neighboring countries, Belgium, Germany and France, have agreed to extend the exceptional provision not to take into account the teleworking days linked to the COVID-19 crisis for the determination of the applicable social security legislation until December 31, 2020. |
2020-08-25
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After the agreement in July 2020 with Belgium, Germany and France to maintain the exceptional provision not to take into account the teleworking days linked to the COVID-19 crisis for the determination of the applicable social security legislation frontier workers, Luxembourg and its three… |
Extension of coverage,Bilateral agreements,COVID-19 |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, extending coverage, international_agreement |
siha |
https://gouvernement.lu/fr/actualites/toutes_actualites/communiques/2020/08-aou… |
| 2020-09-29 |
Luxembourg: Extension of the agreement between Luxembourg and Germany regarding the social security affiliation of cross-border workers who are teleworking |
luxembourg |
Guichet.lu (06.07.2020) The agreement between Luxembourg and Germany regarding the social security affiliation of cross-border workers who are teleworking is extended until 31 August 2020. Thus, the days of teleworking due to the COVID-19 crisis: are not taken into account for the determination of… |
The agreement between Luxembourg and Germany regarding the social security affiliation of cross-border workers who are teleworking is extended until 31 August 2020. Thus, the days of teleworking due to the COVID-19 crisis: are not taken into account for the determination of the social security legislation that should apply to the workers concerned; will not have any influence on their social security affiliation. |
2020-07-06
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Extension of coverage,Bilateral agreements,COVID-19 |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, international_agreement, transnational workers |
siha |
https://guichet.public.lu/en/actualites/2020/juillet/03-accord-luxembourg-allem… |
| 2020-09-29 |
Kiribati: Covid19 – Kiribati Border Closure Extension |
Kiribati |
President Taneti Maamau (23.08.2020) Given this ongoing closure of borders, stranded nationals abroad will continue to receive Government’s financial assistance until additional notice is made following the review of border closure at the end of August 2020. This assistance is implemented to ensure… |
Stranded nationals abroad will continue to receive Government’s financial assistance until additional notice. This assistance is implemented to ensure I-Kiribati nationals stranded overseas are supported during this unfortunate situation. |
2020-08-23
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The Government of Kiribati has advised that current border closures will be extended until the end of August while preparatory measures are undertaken in Kiribati to ensure health and public safety against the Covid19 pandemic. During the extension of the border closures, Kiribati will continue to… |
Cash transfers,COVID-19 |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, Emergency grants |
siha |
http://www.president.gov.ki/2020/08/23/covid19-kiribati-boarder-closure-extensi… |
| 2020-09-29 |
Opinion: Renewing welfare through universal entitlement: lessons from Covid-19 |
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socialeurope.eu (24.09.2020) The pandemic has brought into focus the social contract between income and contribution which can underpin a solidaristic welfare state. |
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2020-09-29
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Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.socialeurope.eu/renewing-welfare-through-universal-entitlement-less… |
| 2020-09-29 |
Burundi: COVID-19: Burundi puts subsidized soap on market to check pandemi |
burundi |
panapress (11.07.2020) Ten million pieces of soap will be put on the Burundian market monthly, at a price half subsidized by the state, as part of hygienic measures undertaken by the government in partnership with the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in… |
Ten million pieces of soap will be put on the Burundian market monthly, at a price half subsidized by the state, as part of hygienic measures undertaken by the government in partnership with the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. |
2020-07-11
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Health promotion,COVID-19 |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
siha |
https://www.panapress.com/COViD-19-Burundi-puts-subsidized-a_630651016-lang2.ht… |
| 2020-09-29 |
British Virgin Islands: Over 1000 Small Businesses To Receive Stimulus Grant |
british Virgin Islands |
Government of the Virgin Islands (15.09.2020) Over 1000 small businesses have qualified for the economic stimulus grant ranging from $1,592 to $7,955 and will begin to receive their cheques beginning this week. The Small Business Sector Grant Programme was established for the purpose of assisting… |
The Small Business Sector Grant Programme was established for the purpose of assisting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in meeting operational expenditure, while stimulating economic activity by facilitating the circulation of money within the Territory. The grant ranges from $1,592 to $7,955. |
2020-09-15
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Over 1000 small businesses have qualified for the economic stimulus grant and will begin to receive their cheques beginning this week.
The announcement was made yesterday, September 14, by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie during the live ‘Launch of Payment of COVID-19… |
Cash transfers,Financing,COVID-19 |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, Emergency grants |
siha |
https://bvi.gov.vg/media-centre/over-1000-small-businesses-receive-stimulus-gra… |
| 2020-09-29 |
Benin: Coronavirus - Implementation of measures specific to the agricultural sector |
benin |
Government of the Republic of Benin (10.09.2020) The Council of Ministers took specific measures in the agricultural sector strongly affected by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures have a total cost of 100 billion CFA francs distributed as follows: - 50 billion CFA francs intended… |
- 50 billion CFA francs intended to refinance banks and MFIs on the basis of their agricultural loan portfolios
- 35 billion CFA francs intended for guarantee at 50% the loans of agricultural promoters and entrepreneurs
- 15 billion CFA francs for the subsidization of the interest rates of the credits set up for the benefit of the beneficiaries. |
2020-09-10
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The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, on Tuesday September 08, 2020 chaired the presentation ceremony of the National Agricultural Development Fund (FNDA) to banks and Decentralized Financial Structures (SFD). The event also allowed the signing of an agreement between the FNDA and… |
Financing |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed |
siha |
https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/836/coronavirus---mise-oeuvre-mesures-specifiques… |
| 2020-09-25 |
UK: What is Rishi Sunak's job support scheme and how will it work? |
united kingdom |
The Guardian (24.09.2020) The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced a replacement for the coronavirus job retention scheme based on a German-style system of wage subsidies. Faced with the prospect of rising job losses this autumn when furlough closes at the end of October, and tougher restrictions… |
The government will contribute towards the wages of employees who are working fewer than normal hours. However, there are concerns workers at companies forced to close because of coronavirus restrictions – where no working hours may be possible – will be left without support.
Employers will continue to pay the usual wages of their staff for the hours they work. For hours not worked, the government and the employer will each pay one third of the equivalent salary.
Who is eligible?
The employee… |
2020-11-01
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Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/sep/24/what-is-rishi-sunak-job-support… |
| 2020-09-24 |
Public employment services: Digital channels improve access to employment support |
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ilo.org (26.08.2020) A new ILO policy brief shows how public employment services are using technology to increase the help available to people whose jobs have been affected by COVID-19. |
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2020-09-24
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Unemployment,E-services,Service delivery |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_754188/lang--en/ind… |
| 2020-09-24 |
ILO: COVID-19 leads to massive labour income losses worldwide |
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ilo.org (23.09.2020) A new ILO analysis of the labour market impact of COVID-19 reveals a “massive” drop in labour income and a fiscal stimulus gap that threatens to increase inequality between richer and poorer countries. |
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2020-09-24
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Unemployment,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/news/WCMS_755875/lang--en/ind… |
| 2020-09-24 |
Hungary: Social security relief for employers |
hungary |
KMPG (15 March 2020) Modified social security rules are to apply for the period of March-June 2020 for certain sectors—the hospitality and tourism sector; entertainment, film industry, and performing art sector; the sport services sector; the event organization sector; and the gambling section. The… |
Employers in specifc sectors (hospitality and tourism sector; entertainment, film industry, and performing art sector; the sport services sector; the event organization sector; and the gambling section) will not be liable to pay the employer part of social security contributions (17.5% + 1.5%) with respect to employment income paid to employees for the period March-June 2020. Moreover, employees will only be liable to pay 4% healthcare social security contribution on their employment income… |
2020-03-15
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Employers in specifc sectors (hospitality and tourism sector; entertainment, film industry, and performing art sector; the sport services sector; the event organization sector; and the gambling section) will not be liable to pay the employer part of social security contributions (17.5% + 1.5%) with… |
Health insurance,Contribution collection and compliance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://home.kpmg/us/en/home/insights/2020/03/tnf-hungary-social-security-relie… |
| 2020-09-24 |
Hungary: Subsidy to employers for research and development employees |
hungary |
crowe.com (16.04.2020) As part of the economy recovery plan easing the economic issues caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Hungarian Government has announced an economy protection plan, with a focus on maintaining research and development jobs. The original regulation was amended by Government… |
Employers' subsidy (for three months per employee) aimed at maintaining research and development jobs. The original regulation was amended by Government Decree 141/2020. (IV. 21.). The subsidy is available from the 16th of April. No other job-creating, job-maintaining or reduced-time employment support can be claimed for the same employee in addition to the wage subsidy for R&D employees.
The scope of the regulation has been extended until the end of the emergency situation defined in… |
2020-04-16
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Employment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.crowe.com/hr/insights/covid-19-countermeasures-overview/hungary |
| 2020-09-22 |
SMEs in Ireland can now apply for €4,000 to €25,000 in restart grants |
ireland |
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The Government has opened applications to the Restart Grant Plus Scheme, which aims to help SMEs adapt and reopen following Covid-19 restrictions.
In this new round of the Restart Grant Plus Scheme, SMEs will now be able to apply for grants of between €4,000 and €25,000 as they reopen or adjust their business.
The scheme, which provides grants to assist businesses as they reopen, is a key part of the Government’s €7.4bn July Stimulus package.
Main differences between old scheme and Restart… |
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Employment |
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covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.siliconrepublic.com/companies/restart-grant-ireland-smes-covid19-fu… |
| 2020-09-22 |
Financing gaps in social protection: Global estimates and strategies for developing countries in light of the COVID-19 crisis and beyond |
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Ilo.org (17.09.2020) Closing the social protection coverage gap, worsened by COVID-19, will require additional sources of financing. |
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2020-09-22
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Financing |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.ilo.org/secsoc/information-resources/publications-and-tools/Brochur… |
| 2020-09-22 |
Germany: German coalition agrees €10 billion extension of #Coronavirus relief |
germany |
EU Reporter (27.08.2020) German coalition parties agreed on Tuesday (25 August) to extend measures to cushion the effects of the coronavirus crisis on Europe’s biggest economy at a cost of up to €10 billion, including prolonging a short-time work scheme and freezing insolvency rules, write Andreas… |
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2020-09-22
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Unemployment,Financing |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.eureporter.co/frontpage/2020/08/27/german-coalition-agrees-e10-bill… |
| 2020-09-22 |
Koalition einigt sich auf Verlängerung beim Kurzarbeitergeld - DER SPIEGEL |
germany |
Das Kurzarbeitergeld soll wegen der Coronakrise bis Ende Dezember 2021 und damit auf 24 Monate verlängert werden. Das haben die Spitzen von Union und SPD beschlossen. |
Due to the corona crisis, the short-time allowance is to be extended to the end of December 2021 and thus to 24 months. The leaders of the Union and the SPD have decided this. |
2020-08-25
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Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/koalition-einigt-sich-auf-verlaenger… |
| 2020-09-22 |
Switzerland: COVID-19 rent concessions amendment |
switzerland |
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, rent concessions have been granted to lessees. Such concessions might take a variety of forms, including payment holidays and deferral of lease payments. On 28 May 2020, the IASB published an amendment to IFRS 16 that provides an optional… |
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, rent concessions have been granted to lessees. Such concessions might take a variety of forms, including payment holidays and deferral of lease payments. On 28 May 2020, the IASB published an amendment to IFRS 16 that provides an optional practical expedient for lessees from assessing whether a rent concession related to COVID-19 is a lease modification. Lessees can elect to account for such rent concessions in the same way as they would if… |
2020-06-01
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Housing |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, housing |
mmarquez |
https://www.pwc.ch/en/insights/accounting/ifrs-16-covid-19-rent-concessions-ame… |
| 2020-09-22 |
Australia: Additional COVID-19 Mental Health Support |
australia |
The Australian Government will provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people subjected to further restrictions in areas impacted by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
The Australian Government will provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people subjected to further restrictions in areas impacted by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been $500 million additional funding for mental health and suicide prevention since January, including Medicare subsidies for telehealth consultations. The $7.3 million in additional support recognises that many people in areas impacted by the second wave of the pandemic will… |
2020-08-02
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Additional COVID-19 Mental Health Support
The Australian Government will provide 10 additional Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions for people subjected to further restrictions in areas impacted by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Hon Greg Hunt MP
Minister for Health… |
Health,Health promotion |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-greg-hunt-mp/media/additional-covid… |
| 2020-09-22 |
Argentina: Prohibition to cut the services of electricity, gas, water and others |
argentina |
LAS EMPRESAS PRESTADORAS DE LOS SERVICIOS DE ENERGIA ELECTRICA, GAS POR REDES Y AGUA CORRIENTE, TELEFONIA FIJA O MOVIL E INTERNET Y TV POR CABLE, POR VINCULO RADIOELECTRICO O SATELITAL, NO PODRAN DISPONER LA SUSPENSION O EL CORTE DE LOS RESPECTIVOS SERVICIOS A LOS USUARIOS Y LAS USUARIAS INDICADOS… |
The companies providing the services of electric energy, gas by networks and running water, fixed or mobile telephony and internet and cable tv, by radioelectric or satellite link, will not be able to provide the suspension or the cutting of the respective users services the users indicated in article 3, in case of delay or non-payment of up to three (3) consecutive or alternate invoices, with duration from March 1, 2020. |
2020-03-24
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Housing,Social assistance,Shocks & extreme events |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.argentina.gob.ar/normativa/nacional/decreto-311-2020-335827 |
| 2020-09-17 |
Korea: NHIS extends COVID-19 relief to foreign residents |
korea, Republic of |
koreaherald.com (11.04.2020) Foreign subscribers of South Korea’s national health insurance are eligible for premium assistance in a COVID-19 bailout, the state health care service said Saturday. From July 16, 2019, foreign residents staying over six months are required to enroll in the national… |
Foreign subscribers of South Korea’s national health insurance are eligible for premium assistance in a COVID-19 bailout, the state health care service said Saturday. From July 16, 2019, foreign residents staying over six months are required to enroll in the national health insurance plan. Previously, the subscription was optional for those staying longer than three months. As of last year, the number of foreign subscribers to the national health insurance plan reached 1,212,475. On average, a… |
2020-04-11
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Foreign subscribers of South Korea’s national health insurance are eligible for premium assistance in a COVID-19 bailout, the state health care service said Saturday.
The National Health Insurance Service said the lower 20 percent of the income bracket will receive about 30 to 50 percent reduction… |
Health,Health insurance,Contribution collection and compliance,Financing |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200411000091 |
| 2020-09-17 |
Korea: Temporary reduction of contribution rates to health insurance |
korea, Republic of |
koreaherald.com (11.03.2020) The National Health Insurance Service said the lower 20 percent of the income bracket will receive about 30 to 50 percent reduction in premiums from March through May. For the worst-affected Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province’s Gyeongsan, Cheongdo and Bonghwa, the… |
HIS is offering a 50% reduction temporary reduciton (2 months from March to May 2020) in health insurance contributions for the bottom 50% insurance payment profile based on the amount of contribution paid in the special disaster areas (e.g., Daegu, etc.) or for the bottom 20% insurance payment profile based on the amount of health insurance contributions paid in other regions for three months. I nsured people who belong to the bottom 20~40% bracket of insurance contributions will receive a 30… |
2020-04-11
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Health,Contribution collection and compliance,Financing |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200411000091 |
| 2020-09-17 |
Korea: Classification of severity of infections to distribute attention to COVID-19 patients |
korea, Republic of |
wwwnc.cdc.gov (17.09.2020) The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) classified the severity of COVID-19 into very severe, severe, mild, and asymptomatic (15) (Appendix Table 1). Mild COVID-19 is defined as alert and meeting >1 of the following conditions: <50 years old,… |
NHIS provides quarantine authorities with information regarding the possibility of underlying health conditions for patients infected with COVID-19 to enable efficient treatment. If COVID-19 is confirmed, patients are classified and treated based on severity of symptoms and presence of underlying diseases. At this time, patients are classified based on the underlying disease condition identified from NHIS Big Data. Based on the classification, patients with low risk/moderate symptoms are placed… |
2020-04-04
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NHIS provides quarantine authorities with information regarding the possibility of underlying health conditions for patients infected with COVID-19 to enable efficient treatment. If COVID-19 is confirmed, patients are classified and treated based on severity of symptoms and presence of underlying… |
Health,Health insurance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, customer_services, service delivery |
mmarquez |
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/26/10/20-1460_article |
| 2020-09-17 |
El Gobierno dará un subsidio a las familias de los fallecidos por coronavirus |
argentina |
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The State will pay a compensation of $15,000 to the families of those who died from coronavirus. The Subsidio de Contención Familiar (Family Containment Subsidy) is a benefit that has been provided since 2006 and that covered the death of beneficiaries of the SIPA (Argentine Integrated Pension System) and veterans of the Malvinas War. It was now extended to victims of COVID- 19 .
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2020-08-08
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Cash transfers,Family benefits |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, coverage |
socpro |
https://www.newsdigitales.com/coronavirus-covid19/subsidio-coronavirus/ |
| 2020-09-17 |
Italy passes $29bn stimulus package for COVID-19 recovery |
italy |
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18-week extension of public funding for workers put in temporary redundancy schemes.
Companies accessing the schemes,however,will have to put on hold any cut to their workforce in the same period.
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2020-08-07
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Employment,Cash transfers,Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://menafn.com/1100602567/Italy-passes-29bn-stimulus-package-for-COVID-19-r… |
| 2020-09-17 |
Trump signs 4 executive actions on coronavirus relief |
United States |
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President Donald Trump signed multiple executive actions that create a payroll tax holiday for those making less than $100,000 annually. The employee portion of the payroll tax would be deferred from Aug. 1 through the end of the year.
The 7% tax on employee income covers the Medicare and Social Security benefits.
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2020-08-08
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Contribution collection and compliance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-sign-executive-orders-coronavirus-relief/… |
| 2020-09-17 |
Tamil Nadu COVID-19 Wrap: CM announces financial assistance to ambulance drivers; Less than 1000 cases in Chennai |
india |
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Friday announced a financial assistance of Rs. 5,000 to ‘108’ ambulance drivers and emergency medical technicians involved in the fight against COVID-19.
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2020-08-08
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Health,Cash transfers,Social assistance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chennai/covid-19-in-tamil-nadu-updates… |
| 2020-09-17 |
Trump signs 4 executive actions on coronavirus relief |
United States |
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Trump on Saturday signed a memorandum that provides $400 a week for additional unemployment insurance benefits -- down from the $600 benefit that expired July 31.
The federal government will pay 75%. Supposedly,the states will come up with money to fund the remainder.
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2020-08-08
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Unemployment |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/trump-sign-executive-orders-coronavirus-relief/… |
| 2020-09-17 |
Rs 2,000 encouragement allowance for ASHA facilitators |
india |
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Dehradun: Chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat announced Rs 2,000 encouragement allowance for ASHA facilitators. An ASHA facilitator is expected to be a mentor,guide and counselor to the ASHA workers and also monitor their progress,the CM said.
An accredited social health activist (ASHA) is a community health worker instituted by the government of India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) as a part of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM).
Earlier,on the occasion of… |
2020-08-09
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Health,Cash transfers,Social assistance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/rs-2000-encouragement-allowan… |
| 2020-09-17 |
Folk artists welcome govt decision to give Covid relief in cash |
india |
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Trichy district,India. The folk artists have welcomed state government’s decision to provide Rs 1,000 as Covid-19 relief to them. According to data,a total of 1,999 artists have been registered with the welfare board of folk artists.
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2020-04-19
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Cash transfers,Difficult-to-cover groups |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/trichy/folk-artists-welcome-govt-decis… |
| 2020-09-17 |
Zimbabwe: 4 332 Apply for Youth Relief Fund |
zimbabwe |
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A $17 million relief fund to support youth-led businesses and associations to mitigate the effects of Covid-19 on their operations has been set up by Government.
Beneficiaries are set to receive between $3 000 and $5 000 each.
Priority would be given to youth organisations engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) and those conducting public awareness campaigns on the pandemic.
The fund will be channelled to the youths as grants,with possible… |
2020-04-25
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Cash transfers,Difficult-to-cover groups |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://allafrica.com/stories/202005040338.html |
| 2020-09-17 |
COVID-19 cash aid goes digital to accelerate distribution |
philippines, the |
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The government launched on Thursday an online cash relief system aimed at speeding up the distribution of financial aid amid the coronavirus crisis.
Low-income families from areas under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) are expected to receive ₱5,000 to ₱8,000 worth of assistance under the second tranche of the Social Amelioration Program. The DSWD is awaiting an executive order before they can craft the final guidelines for the distribution of the subsidy.
The beneficiaries will be able to… |
2020-05-14
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Family benefits,Cash transfers |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, digital platforms, family |
socpro |
https://cnnphilippines.com/news/2020/5/14/reliefagad-covid-19-cash-aid.html?fbc… |
| 2020-09-17 |
Gov’t Launches New Cash Transfer Scheme to Assist IDPoor Families During COVID-19 |
cambodia |
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Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday launched a new government project to spend $25 million a month to support IDPoor households affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The program will facilitate cash transfers to households identified by the government as part of the Identification of Poor Households Program,often referred to as IDPoor. The prime minister said around 560,000 families will be the beneficiaries of the program,which he said was funded by the state budget and was only a… |
2020-06-25
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Family benefits,Cash transfers,Social assistance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
socpro |
https://www.voacambodia.com/a/govt-launches-new-cash-transfer-scheme-to-assist-… |
| 2020-09-17 |
Govt unveils $10m relief fund for artists |
zimbabwe |
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Government has unveiled a $10 million Covid-19 Relief Fund for artists that have been affected by the devastating global pandemic.
Individual artists will pocket $5 000 each while registered organisations and social organisations in the sector will get $7 500 if they meet the criteria.
Beneficiaries should be practicing artists who have been performing in the past two years; cultural and creative industry practitioners living and working in Zimbabwe for the past two years.
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2020-07-11
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Cash transfers,Difficult-to-cover groups |
Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
socpro |
https://www.herald.co.zw/govt-unveils-10m-relief-fund-for-artists/ |
