Social policies & programmes

Concertation Grand âge et autonomie - Rapports publics - La Documentation française

Submitted by gfilhon on Mon, 04/08/2019 - 14:36

Rapport In Extenso de Dominique Libault, directeur de l'EN3S, sur la perte d'autonomie et la prise en charge du grand âge et de la dépendance

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Europe
france
Global challenges
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Health
Disability
Old-age pensions
Demographic change
Long-term care
Population ageing
Social policies & programmes
Policy analysis
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Societal Impact
Service delivery
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Thailand: Will ‘welfare state’ promises be honoured?

Submitted by pmassetti on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 16:24

Bangkok Post (25.03.2019)  Following the general election yesterday, elected politicians will be closely watched how and whether they will keep the many promises made during their poll campaigns. One is their pledge to make Thailand a “welfare state”.

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thailand
Global challenges
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Social policies & programmes
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Social Protection: Hot Topic but Contested Agenda

Submitted by pmassetti on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 11:20

Social protection has surfaced to the top of multiple agendas, from human rights to the promotion of economic growth, from decent work to economic, social and gender equality. Its champions, particularly at the global level, include a host of different players, with different priorities, institutions and policy streams, all competing to define the concept and own the discourse.

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Une santé hors de prix aux Etats-Unis | Alternatives Economiques

Submitted by gfilhon on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 15:44

démonstration de l'inefficacité de la privatisation de la protection sociale : l'exemple des Etats Unis

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Americas
United States
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Health promotion
Medical care
Health insurance
Extension of coverage
Social policies & programmes
Financing
Policy analysis
Inequalities
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[Opinion] The two lives of social protection: the tale of cash transfers and social security

Submitted by pmassetti on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 15:25

Development Pathways (31.12.2018) Here’s a curious tale about two very different forms of social protection: one is much loved by researchers, the media and donors, but its charms are debatable; the other is too often shunned by academia, commentators and funders despite holding greater promise and staying-power. We could call them ‘cash transfers’ and ‘social security,’ writes Rasmus Schjoedt.

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Social policies & programmes
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European Union: Alfred Sant says European elections must ensure best levels of social protection

Submitted by dfabbri on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 08:56

The Malta Independent (14.12.2018) Former Prime Minister and Maltese MEP Alfred Sant said the May European Elections must ensure the best levels of social protection in terms of quality of life and wellbeing across Europe.

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european union
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Social policies & programmes

Note explicative relative à l’arrêt n°1737 de la Chambre sociale du 28 novembre 2018 (17-20.079) | Cour de cassation

Submitted by gfilhon on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 10:37

La Cour de cassation, instance suprême de l'ordre juridique privé français, établit que dès lors qu'existe une relation de contrôle d'activité et pouvoir de sanction, la plate forme est bien l'employeur et cette dernière doit bien verser les cotisations sociales dues à tout salarié. 

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Europe
france
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Employment policies
Employment of young workers
Governance and administration
Contribution collection and compliance
Social policies & programmes
Inequalities
Error, evasion and fraud
Digital Economy Topical Cluster
Digital Platforms
Economic impact
Labour market
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