Employment

Benin: Social measures Covid-19 in Benin: The transfers made

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Government of the Republic of Benin (10.07.2020) The majority of beneficiaries exercising certain trades who were impacted by the restrictive measures to fight against the spread of corona virus have started receiving a subsidy via cash transfers on their mobile phones. 

Regions / Country
benin
Topics
Employment
Extension of coverage
Social assistance
Cash transfers
Document Type

Bangladesh: Covid-19 and Rights of the healthcare workers

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The Daily Star (30.06.2020) The government of Bangladesh has taken several positive measures to cope with the current crisis. On 7 April 2020, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced special insurance and stimulus for healthcare workers (HCWs) and other employees of the republic for their frontline roles in the fight against coronavirus. Special incentives include health insurance of Tk 5-10 lakh (according to rank), and the amount will be five times higher if anyone is at higher risk of death or dies from the virus.

Regions / Country
bangladesh
Topics
Health
Employment
Safety and health at work
Human resource management
Document Type

Bangladesh: Govt to bear costs of private hospitals treating Covid-19 patients

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Dhaka Tribune (10.05.2020) The government has decided to bear the operational costs of undersigned private hospitals treating Covid-19 patients. Medical professionals and others working at these hospitals will be paid by the government.   

However, private medical professionals will not be eligible for the same financial facilities as government employees. Government medical professionals are set to receive bonus salaries and will also get monetary aid if they contract or die from Covid-19.

Regions / Country
bangladesh
Topics
Health
Employment
Human resource management
Document Type

Serbia: Serbia Provides Deferral of Tax and Contributions on Salary and Other Benefits for COVID-19

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Orbitax News (10.04.2020) A deferral of the payment of taxes and social insurance contributions on employee salaries and wages for the months of March, April, and May 2020, which can be deferred up to 4 January 2021, with the possibility of payment in up to 24 monthly installments. To qualify, it is required that companies have not reduced their number of employees by more than 10% between 15 March and the date the Regulations entered into force (10 April 2020). 

Regions / Country
serbia
Global challenges
Topics
Employment
Contribution collection and compliance
Shocks & extreme events
Document Type

Serbia: Wages in healthcare sector increase by 10% as of tomorrow

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Government website (31.03.2020) the government of the Republic of Serbia adopted a decision to increase salaries by 10% to all health care professionals in the Republic of Serbia as of 1 April this year.

This increase applies to all employees of health and military health care institutions, employees of health care services in social care institutions, as well as to doctors who work in correctional facilities.

Regions / Country
serbia
Topics
Employment
Human resource management
Document Type

Greece: Additional measures to support employees and businesses for the period July - September 2020

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Ministry of Finance (03.07.2020) Coverage of State Budget of employer contributions during the months of July, August and September 2020 for companies that have the highest percentage of their turnover by 3 the quarter.

Regions / Country
greece
Global challenges
Topics
Employment
Contribution collection and compliance
Document Type

Greece: Additional measures to support employees and businesses for the period July - September 2020

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Ministry of Finance (03.07.2020) Extension of the provision for subsidizing 60% of the insurance contributions of employers in the SYN-ERGASIA program for the months of August to October.

Regions / Country
greece
Global challenges
Topics
Employment
Contribution collection and compliance
Document Type