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| China ups support to firms to ensure employment amid COVID-19 epidemic | china | Xinhua (25.03.2020) China has pledged to lend more support to companies with multi-faceted measures in a renewed commitment to protecting jobs for its workforce amid the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. |
The country cut 123.9 billion yuan (about 17.7 billion U.S. dollars) in social security premiums for companies nationwide in February, with the sum from February through June expected to top 500 billion yuan. To help encourage companies to minimize layoffs, 1.46 million micro, small and… |
Unemployment, Contribution collection and compliance | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/25/c_138916012.htm | pmassetti | ||
| China: The National Health Commission adds Covid-19 prevention measures in the workplace | china | nhc.gov.cn (20.01.2020) According to the relevant provisions of the Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, based on the current understanding of the etiology, epidemiology, and clinical characteristics of new coronavirus-infected pneumonia, the State Council approved the… |
The NHC (National Health Commission) issued a notice stating that even though pneumonia caused by the coronavirus should be included in Class B under the PRC Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Law (PTID), and so,… |
The NHC (National Health Commission) issued a notice stating that even though pneumonia caused by the coronavirus should be included in Class B under the PRC Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Law (PTID), employers must fo |
Health promotion, Safety and health at work | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary | http://www.nhc.gov.cn/jkj/s7916/202001/44a3b8245e8049d2837a4f27529cd386.shtml | mmarquez | |
| Monaco: Modalités de demande du Revenu Minimum Extraordinaire | monaco | gouv.mc (01.04.2020) Les Services de l’Etat mettent en œuvre dès aujourd’hui, le Revenu Minimum Extraordinaire, mesure annoncée par le Gouvernement princier pour venir en aide aux travailleurs indépendants disposant d’une autorisation d’exercer en nom propre, qui subissent une baisse de leur… |
The State is implementing as of 1 April, the Extraordinary Minimum Income, a measure announced by the Government to help self-employed workers who are experiencing a decline in their activity impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, to the point of depriving them of any resources. The aim is to grant an… |
Les Services de l’Etat mettent en œuvre dès aujourd’hui, le Revenu Minimum Extraordinaire, mesure annoncée par le Gouvernement princier pour venir en aide aux travailleurs indépendants disposant d’une autorisation d’exercer en nom propre, qui subissent une baisse de leur activité impactée par la |
Cash transfers | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gouv.mc/Action-Gouvernementale/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Mo… | cambrosio | |
| Maroc: Suspension du paiement des charges sociales | morocco | jeuneafrique.com (20.03.2020) Alors qu’une partie de l’industrie marocaine est à l’arrêt du fait du Covid-19, la dernière réunion du Comité de veille économique a mis en place des mesures en faveur des entreprises et des salariés du privé. Après l’édiction d’une première série de mesures… |
The Moroccan government has decided to suspend payment of payroll taxes, put in place a moratorium on the repayment of bank loans to businesses, and postpone corporate tax to March 31. Employees affiliated to the CNSS will be entitled to a monthly allowance of 2,000 dirhams (190 euros) net. This… |
Alors qu’une partie de l’industrie marocaine est à l’arrêt du fait du Covid-19, la dernière réunion du Comité de veille économique a mis en place des mesures en faveur des entreprises et des salariés du privé. Après l’édiction d’une première série de mesures le 16 mars, jugées insuffisant |
Contribution collection and compliance, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.jeuneafrique.com/913525/economie/coronavirus-un-arsenal-de-mesures-… | mmarquez | |
| Tunisie: Mesures sociales en faveur des professions en chômage technique | tunisia | businessnews.com.tn (31.03.2020) Le chef du gouvernement Elyes Fakhfakh, a présidé ce mardi 31 mars 2020, un conseil ministériel dédié à la mise en œuvre des mesures sociales annoncées concernant les aides financières et les mesures liées aux institutions et professions en chômage technique.… |
The Tunisian government has opened a financing line worth 300 MTD as aid to workers placed on technical unemployment. It has also reserved exceptional financial funds worth 150 MTD for the benefit of the underprivileged classes which will be granted in the form of an allowance. 60,000 food… |
Le chef du gouvernement Elyes Fakhfakh, a présidé ce mardi 31 mars 2020, un conseil ministériel dédié à la mise en œuvre des mesures sociales annoncées concernant les aides financières et les mesures liées aux institutions et professions en chômage technique. |
Unemployment, Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.businessnews.com.tn/elyes-fakhfakh--mesures-sociales-en-faveur-des-… | mmarquez | |
| Malta: Government unveils Coronavirus financial aid package | malta | bdo.com.mt (18.03.2020) Financial assistance for families and unemployed persons: Where one of parents is required to stay at home to take care of children due to school closure and neither of the parents is able to telework– the Government will pay a benefit of €800 per month per family (… |
Where one of parents is required to stay at home to take care of children due to school closure and neither of the parents is able to telework– the Government will pay a benefit of €800 per month per family (expected to be for 2 months). Individuals which ended up unemployed due to the employer’… |
The Government of Malta has unveiled a €1.8 billion package of measures to help businesses struggling to cope with the impact of the Coronavirus. The package includes €700 million in tax deferrals, €900 million in loan guarantees, a €210 million injection to assist the economy, whic |
Family benefits, Unemployment, Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19, family | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.bdo.com.mt/en-gb/news/2020/malta-government-unveils-coronavirus-fin… | cambrosio | |
| Malta: COVID-19 Update: More fiscal measures to support businesses and individuals in Malta | malta | whpartners.eu (24.03.2020) Salary and wage support for Maltese employers The forms of assistance which will be available to employers in these situations for the time being are the following: A financial allocation to employers of €350 for each employee who has been required to… |
The forms of assistance which will be available to employers in these situations for the time being are the following: A financial allocation to employers of €350 for each employee who has been required to take quarantine leave, in line with new regulations. Financial compensation in respect of… |
COVID-19 Update: More fiscal measures to support businesses and individuals in Malta COVID-19 24 Mar 2020 On March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister of Malta, Finance Minister Scicluna and Economy Minister Schembri announced certain economic measures to support Maltese busines |
Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19, self-employed | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://whpartners.eu/news/coronavirus-update-more-fiscal-measures-to-support-bu… | cambrosio | |
| Sri Lanka: Food packages to low income persons | sri lanka | dailymirror.lk (23.03.2020) Samurdhi Authority should issue title certificates to Samurdhi and low income families immediately for issuing nutritious food items to low income persons. They should be provided with rice, dhal and salt on a weekly basis with their food cards. |
Samurdhi and low income families will be issued certificates in order to receive food items such as rice, dhal and salt on a weekly basis with their food cards. |
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has decided to grant relief to the public due to the current situation in the country with the spread of the Coronavirus.
These relief measure will be effective from today (23). The President has issued directives to the Central Bank Go |
Social assistance | covid19, family | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/President-provides-relief-package/108-1… | mmarquez | |
| Sri Lanka: Grace period for the payment of income tax | sri lanka | dailymirror.lk (23.03.2020) A grace period for the payment of income tax and VAT, driving licence renewal fee, water bills and assessment tax less than Rs. 15,000, monthly credit card bills less than Rs. 50,000, be extended until April 30th. |
A grace period for the payment of income tax and VAT, driving licence renewal fee, water bills and assessment tax less than Rs. 15,000, monthly credit card bills less than Rs. 50,000, be extended until April 30th. |
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has decided to grant relief to the public due to the current situation in the country with the spread of the Coronavirus. These relief measure will be effective from today (23). The President has issued directives to the Central Bank Governor, all min |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/President-provides-relief-package/108-1… | mmarquez | |
| Bahamas: Unemployment benefit to dismissed employess | bahamas | nib-bahamas.com (23.03.2020) The Unemployment Benefit is payable where an employed person is temporarily laid off because of the negative impacts of COVID-19. The benefit is payable for up to 13 weeks at a rate of 50% of the employee's average insured income. |
The Unemployment Benefit is payable where an employed person is temporarily laid off because of the negative impacts of COVID-19. The benefit is payable for up to 13 weeks at a rate of 50% of the employee's average insured income. |
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Unemployment | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/pressstatement-ueb-covid-19 | mmarquez | |
| Bahamas: Sickness benefit to employees quarantined | bahamas | nib-bahamas.com (20.03.2020) The National Insurance Act & Regulations provides for the payment of Sickness Benefit when a worker is quarantined. Employees with at least 40 contributions to the NIB, have a doctor's certificate and the employer's confirmation. The benefit is 60% of the insured… |
The National Insurance Act & Regulations provides for the payment of Sickness Benefit when a worker is quarantined. Employees with at least 40 contributions to the NIB, have a doctor's certificate and the employer's confirmation. The benefit is 60% of the insured's average insured income and… |
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Cash sickness benefits | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/pressstatement-covid-19-sickness-qurantined | mmarquez | |
| Bahamas: Unemployment assistance for self-employed in the tourism sector | bahamas | nib-bahamas.com (23.03.2020) The Government of The Bahamas, in collaboration with the National Insurance Board (NIB), is responding to bring financial support to self-employed Bahamians in the tourism sector whose income sources have been disrupted by COVID-19. While the programme will be… |
The Government of The Bahamas, in collaboration with the National Insurance Board (NIB), is responding to bring financial support to self-employed Bahamians in the tourism sector whose income sources have been disrupted by COVID-19. While the programme will be administered by the National… |
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Unemployment, Social assistance | covid19, self-employed | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/NIB-Unemployment-Assistance | mmarquez | |
| Bahamas: Early pension payments | bahamas | nib-bahamas.com (02.04.2020) The National Insurance Board is anticipating the old-age pension payments. |
The National Insurance Board is anticipating the old-age pension payments. |
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Old-age pensions | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/early-pension-payment-april-2020 | mmarquez | |
| Greece: Placement of the Minister of Finance Mr. Christos Staikouras, for the second set of measures to deal with the effects of the coronavirus | greece | minfin.gr (24.03.2020) All employees for whom their employment contract is temporarily suspended, due to the suspension of the operation of the company with a state mandate, will receive compensation in early April, from the state budget, amounting to 800 euros. The measure concerns about 500,… |
A transfer of Euro 800 (made in early April) to about 500,000 employees in companies/businesses closed because of COVID (also self-employed workers). Government also fully covers the payment of their social security contributions. |
The Government's fight against the spread of the corona, but also its consequences, has started in time, it is multi-layered, well planned and decisive. |
Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… | cambrosio | |
| Turkey: Social Security Payment Extensions Due to COVID-19 | turkey | orbitax.com (20.03.2020) Turkey's Social Security Institution has issued a release announcing that six-month extensions are being provided for social security contribution payments due to COVID-19. The extensions are provided based on the deadline extensions for force majeure announced by the… |
Payment to social security contributions have been extended by 6 months. The months deferred are April, May and June. |
Turkey Provides Social Security Payment Extensions Due to COVID-19Turkey's Social Security Institution has issued a |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.orbitax.com/news/archive.php/Turkey-Provides-Social-Securit-41709 | mmarquez | |
| Lebanon: launches coronavirus aid measures with cash payments | lebanon | aljazeera.com (08.04.2020) Lebanon's Social Affairs Ministry announced it is launching an aid programme for those most in need as the country's worst economic crisis in a generation is exacerbated by a nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of coronavirus. In its first phase, the 75 billion… |
75 billion Lebanese pound programme aims to provide one-time cash assistance of 400,000 Lebanese pounds ($140 at current parallel market exchange rates) to about 187,500 families. |
Beirut, Lebanon - Lebanon's Social Affairs Ministry announced on Wednesday it is launching an aid programme for those most in need as the country's worst economic crisis in a generation is exacerbated by a nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of coronavirus. In its first phase, the |
Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/lebanon-launches-coronavirus-aid-measures-ca… | cambrosio | |
| Albania: Increase of amount of cash transfer benefit for families | albania | gazetaexpress.com (24.03.2020) The Prime Minister further stated that the government will give twice the money it gives per month to families in need. Rama: Also, the amount that the Albanian state pays in peacetime for economic assistance is 340 million ALL per month. We know that in those… |
Families recipients of the cash transfer will receive a double amount. |
Prime Minister Rama has stated that the government has decided to give more money to small business and families in need in these difficult times of coronavirus. |
Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gazetaexpress.com/rama-dyfishojme-fondin-per-pagat-e-biznesit-te-vo… | mmarquez | |
| Egypt: Protect, Provide, and Progress: Egypt's International Response in the COVID-19 Fight | egypt | egyptianstreets.com (06.04.2020) Ministry of Social Solidarity added 60,000 households to Takaful and Karama Programs. An additional 100,000 will be added as the budget will increase to 19.3 Billion EGP compared to 18.5 billion EGP. The government also increased payments to women… |
Ministry of Social Solidarity added 60,000 households to Takaful and Karama Programs. An additional 100,000 will be added as the budget will increase to 19.3 Billion EGP compared to 18.5 billion EGP. The government also increased payments to women community leaders in rural areas… |
Credit: Ministry of International Cooperation As the numbers now stand, over a million people globally are infected with the novel coronavirus. The world is currently threatened by a disease that is more contagious than SARS, which brings up the necessary question: will the |
Extension of coverage, Social assistance, Cash transfers | covid19, extending coverage, rural world | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://egyptianstreets.com/2020/04/06/protect-provide-and-progress-egypts-inte… | cambrosio | |
| Albania: We double the fund for small business salaries and families in need | albania | gazetaexpress.com (24.03.2020) Prime Minister Rama has stated that the government has decided to give more money to small business and families in need in these difficult times of coronavirus. Through a message on the social network, Rama took as an example the case of a self-employed family… |
Cash benefit to self-employed families amounting to 710 million Albanian leks. |
Prime Minister Rama has stated that the government has decided to give more money to small business and families in need in these difficult times of coronavirus. |
Cash transfers | covid19, family, self-employed | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.gazetaexpress.com/rama-dyfishojme-fondin-per-pagat-e-biznesit-te-vo… | mmarquez | |
| Czech Republic: Antivirus Employment Protection Program | czech republic | mpsv.cz (31.03.2020) On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the government approved a proposal to modify the Antivirus employment protection program. This program. The is designed to help businesses protect their jobs . The state will use the Labor Office of the Czech Republic to compensate… |
On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, the government approved a proposal to modify the Antivirus employment protection program. This program. The is designed to help businesses protect their jobs . The state will use the Labor Office of the Czech Republic to compensate companies for the… |
Unemployment | covid19, labour markets | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.mpsv.cz/web/cz/antivirus | cambrosio | ||
| République démocratique du Congo: Communique Officiel : Mesures Préventives et Sanitaires Contre le Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | fonctionpublique.gouv.cd (23.03.2020) Ainsi au regard de ces mesures, les dispositions suivantes sont de stricte application : 1.Seul le personnel essentiel est tenu d’assurer le service minimum ; 2.Aucun bureau ne peut abriter plus de 5 (cinq) agents ; 3.Les lave-mains… |
covid19, prevention | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | https://fonctionpublique.gouv.cd/communique-officiel-mesures-preventives-et-san… | cambrosio | ||||
| Tunisie: La CNSS annonce des mesures exceptionnelles | tunisia | businessnews.com.tn (23.03.2020) La Caisse nationale a appelé les non-salariés détenteurs d’une carte bancaire à ne pas se déplacer et à verser leurs cotisations sur le site internet de la CNSS : www.cnss.tn. Les employeurs qui détiennent un certificat électronique sont aussi… |
The Caisse Nationale has called on non-salaried bank card holders not to commute and to pay their contributions on the CNSS website: www.cnss.tn. Employers who hold an electronic certificate are also called upon to subscribe remotely to the wage declaration service and pay their contributions on… |
Mars 2020, ses adhérents, employeurs et non-salariés, que les déclarations de salaire et les versements des cotisations au titre du premier trimestre de 2020 se tiendront dans les délais habituels soit le 1er avril.
La CNSS a précisé que les cotisations supporté |
E-services, Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.businessnews.com.tn/la-cnss-annonce-des-mesures-exceptionnelles,520… | cambrosio | |
| Tunisie: CNSS: La déclaration des salaires et le paiement des cotisations au titre du 1er trimestre de 2020 auront lieu dans les délais habituels | tunisia | webmanagercenter.com (23.03.2020) La déclaration des salaires et le paiement des cotisations au titre du 1er trimestre de 2020 auront lieu dans les délais habituels. La CNSS a décidé de retarder de trois mois le paiement des cotisations devant être payées par les employeurs au titre du 2ème… |
The CNSS has decided to delay by three months the payment of contributions to be paid by employers for the 2nd quarter of 2020 until the beginning of July, provided that the jobs created are preserved. |
La Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale a annoncé lundi, dans un communiqué, que la déclaration des salaires et le paiement des cotisations au titre du premier trimestre de 2020 pour ses affiliés employeurs et travailleurs non salariés auront lieu dans les délais habituels et ce, à partir du 1er |
Contribution collection and compliance | contribution collection, covid19 | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://www.webmanagercenter.com/2020/03/23/446550/tunisie-cnss-la-declaration-… | cambrosio | |
| British Virgin Islands: Early payment of pensions and alternative payment channels | british Virgin Islands | vissb.vg (26.03.2020) The Social Security Board (SBB) anticipated payments of old-age pensions. In addition, alternative payment channels have been activated, such as payment to credit cards and wire transfers. |
The Social Security Board (SBB) anticipated payments of old-age pensions. In addition, alternative payment channels have been activated, such as payment to credit cards and wire transfers. |
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Old-age pensions, Service delivery | customer_services | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | http://www.vissb.vg/ | mmarquez | |
| Anguilla: Payment of social security contributions now online | anguilla | ssbai.com (01.04.2020) In adherence to the safety protocols our Office is currently closed to the public until further notice. However, in an effort to continue serving you and ensure business continuity, the Board has introduced the measures outlined below, as we closely monitor the… |
Employers and Self-Employed persons can now make their contribution payments online via the NCBA Online/Internet Banking service. |
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E-services | covid19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | https://ssbai.com/post.php?post_id=72 | mmarquez |
