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France: financial aid in the form of emergency relief to help the most needy families

Submitted by cambrosio on

March 2020 (caf.fr)

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Europe
france
Global challenges
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Family benefits
Housing
Social assistance
Food and nutrition
COVID-19
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Cyprus: Business / Employee Support for Certain Economic Activities

Submitted by siha on

Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) Businesses and workers in certain economic activities, such as workers in photographers, day care centers, banquet halls and other affected economic activities, the Special Plan for Businesses for Certain Economic Activities can be provided to 50% of employees provided that turnover has been reduced by more than 40%.

Regions / Country
Europe
cyprus
Topics
Employment
Extension of coverage
Cash transfers
COVID-19
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Cyprus: Support for Businesses / Employees under mandatory full suspension

Submitted by siha on

Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) The Support of Businesses / Employees that are under mandatory full suspension based on the Decrees issued by the Minister of Health are implemented additional Special Plans for the period from 1 November 2020 to 31 December 2020 or depending on the period of validity of the Decrees of the Minister of Health. The Special Plans in question will be open to companies affected by the Full Suspension Decrees and will provide support to 97% to 100% of employees, depending on the size of the company.

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Europe
cyprus
Topics
Employment
Extension of coverage
Cash transfers
COVID-19
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Cyprus: Support for the Tourism Industry and Businesses / Employees Related to the Tourism Industry

Submitted by siha on

Ministry of Labor, Welfare and Social Insurance (09.12.2020) The Ministry announces that the implementation of the Special Plans implemented in November 2020 continues for December 2020. The Special Plan of Hotel Units and Tourist Accommodations and the Special Plan of Economic Activities Related to the Tourism Industry are valid for the period from 1 November 2020 until 31 March 2021 and can provide support to up to 97% of the total staff of companies that will suspend their activities completely.

Regions / Country
Europe
cyprus
Topics
Employment
Extension of coverage
Cash transfers
COVID-19
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Europe: Compensating Healthcare Professionals for Income Losses and Extra Expenses

Submitted by mmarquez on

COVID-19 has affected the incomes of some health professionals by reducing demand for care and increasing expenditures for treatment preparedness. In a survey of 14 European countries, we found that most countries have incentivised substitutive e-health services to avoid loss of income.

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Europe
Global challenges
Topics
Health
Cash transfers
Financing

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Poland: Quarantine and Isolation Statement

Submitted by siha on

Gov.pl website (02.12.2020) Insured persons in quarantine or isolation (including at home) are entitled to sickness benefits. In principle, you do not need to submit a declaration to receive the benefit. The IT system of the e-Health Center is a system from which the Social Insurance Institution obtains information about the imposed quarantine or isolation and places it on the Electronic Services Platform (PUE ZUS) . It is seen both by the insured and his employer.

Regions / Country
Europe
eastern europe
poland
Topics
Cash sickness benefits
Information and communication technology
COVID-19
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Poland: Another support for entrepreneurs - the PFR 2.0 Financial Shield is launched

Submitted by siha on

Gov.pl website (26.11.2020) PFR 2.0 Financial Shield for micro-enterprises - up to PLN 3 billion of support

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Europe
eastern europe
poland
Topics
Employment
Financing
COVID-19
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Poland: Coronavirus: Carer's allowance

Submitted by siha on

Gov.pl website (09.11.2020) A parent can apply for care allowance if they are looking after people in quarantine or solitary confinement at home:

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Europe
eastern europe
poland
Topics
Family benefits
Cash transfers
COVID-19
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Iceland: Support for disability pensioners

Submitted by siha on

Government of Iceland (20.11.2020) A one-time payment of ISK 50,000 will be made before 18 December to recipients of disability and rehabilitation pensions who are eligible for pensions during the year, in addition to the December supplement that is usually paid during the month.

Regions / Country
Europe
iceland
Topics
Disability
Pensions
COVID-19
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France: Support measures for businesses during containment | Social charges deferral

Submitted by siha on

Gouvernement.fr (13.11.2020) Employers can postpone all or part of the payment of employee and employer contributions for the dates of November 5 and 15, 2020, on request online from URSSAF (in the absence of a response within 48 hours, this request is considered accepted). In addition, personal social contributions for self-employed workers (excluding contracted health professionals) will not be deducted in November .

Regions / Country
Europe
france
Topics
Contribution collection and compliance
COVID-19
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