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Argentina: Fortalecen la provisión de alimentos en comedores comunitarios argentina

argentina.gob.ar (17.03.2020)

Desde el Ministerio de Desarrollo Social, se fortalecerá la provisión de alimentos en comedores comunitarios y espacios de contención de sectores vulnerables.

Se fortalecerá la provisión de alimentos en comedores comunitarios y espacios de contención de sectores vulnerables (no hay más detalles).

Los ministros de Economía, Martín Guzmán, y de Desarrollo Productivo, Matías Kulfas, anunciaron esta tarde un paquete de medidas para proteger la producción y el empleo, garantizar el abastecimiento en sectores esenciales y controlar abusos de precios, ante el impacto económico de la pandemia del

Social assistance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/los-ministros-de-economia-y-de-desarrollo… mmarquez
Coronavirus COVID-19 | Temporary Emergency Measure Bridging Employment Scheme (NOW) netherlands

The Temporary Emergency Measure Bridging Employment (Tijdelijke Noodmaatregel Overbrugging voor Werkgelegenheid) will support employers and employees during the Corona crisis. Replacing a former short-term work scheme, the big difference is that employers can apply for a substantial contribution…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/veelgestelde-vrag… pmassetti
Argentina: Pago extraordinario para los más vulnerables argentina

argentina.gob.ar (17.03.2020) Medidas para proteger a los más vulnerables Se implementará un pago extraordinario de la Asignación Universal por Hijo (AUH) y Asignación Universal por Embarazo (AUE) equivalente al monto de un beneficio mensual (3.103 pesos). Para todos aquellos que perciban…

Medidas para proteger a los más vulnerables Se implementará un pago extraordinario de la Asignación Universal por Hijo (AUH) y Asignación Universal por Embarazo (AUE) equivalente al monto de un beneficio mensual (3.103 pesos). Para todos aquellos que perciban AUH y jubilados, se postergará el…

Los ministros de Economía, Martín Guzmán, y de Desarrollo Productivo, Matías Kulfas, anunciaron esta tarde un paquete de medidas para proteger la producción y el empleo, garantizar el abastecimiento en sectores esenciales y controlar abusos de precios, ante el impacto económico de la pandemia del

Children, Old-age pensions, Social assistance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/los-ministros-de-economia-y-de-desarrollo… mmarquez
Coronavirus
 | Gouvernement.fr france

La simplification du dispositif d’aide pour les entreprises impactées par le COVID-19 : Possibilité pour les entreprises de demander un report des charges sociales par simple envoi de mail ; Dégrèvement pour les impôts directs, au cas par cas, pour les entreprises menacées de disparition en…

Contribution collection and compliance covid19 https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus pmassetti
Government of Canada takes action on COVID-19 - Canada.ca canada

Canada will waive the one-week waiting period for people who are in quarantine or have been directed to self-isolate and are claiming for Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits, at an estimated cost of $5 million

Canada will waive the one-week waiting period for people who are in quarantine or have been directed to self-isolate and are claiming for Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits, at an estimated cost of $5 million

Health covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus… pmassetti
Government of Canada takes action on COVID-19 - Canada.ca canada

Enhancements to the Work-Sharing Program at an estimated cost of $12 million to help employers who are experiencing a downturn in business due to COVID-19, and their workers.

Flexible arrangements could be made for businesses trying to meet payment obligations to the Canada Revenue…

Employment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus… pmassetti
Economic Relief to American Workers, Families, and Businesses Impacted by the Coronavirus | The White House United States

Suspends penalties for withdrawing up to $100,000 from retirement accounts.

Pensions covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-provid… pmassetti
Economic Relief to American Workers, Families, and Businesses Impacted by the Coronavirus | The White House United States

The CARES Act allows States to temporarily increase unemployment benefits and receive Federal reimbursement for the additional amount. Encourages States to waive the typical one week waiting period and provides an additional 13 weeks of benefits Creates a new program to assist the self-employed…

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-provid… pmassetti
Economic Relief to American Workers, Families, and Businesses Impacted by the Coronavirus | The White House United States

SECURING EMERGENCY RELIEF: President Donald J. Trump is signing bipartisan legislation to provide relief to American families and workers during the coronavirus outbreak. The President worked with Congress to secure bipartisan legislation that will provide emergency relief to families and small…

This legislation provides tax free payments—treated as a refundable tax credit—to Americans, giving families the immediate financial support they need. Couples earning up to $150,000 will receive $2,400, plus an additional $500 for each child. Individuals earning up to $75,000 will receive $1,…

Health, Family benefits covid19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-provid… rruggia
Algérie: Le ministère du travail appelle les citoyens à éviter les déplacements aux instances et agences relevant du secteur algeria

algerie-eco.com (21.03.2020)

Le ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Sécurité sociale, a appelé, vendredi, dans un communiqué, tous les citoyens à éviter les déplacements aux sièges et aux agences des instances relevant du secteur à travers tout le territoire national, afin de…

Appel aux assurés sociaux à recourir aux plates-formes d’octroi de prestations à distances.

Le ministère du Travail, de l’Emploi et de la Sécurité sociale, a appelé, vendredi, dans un communiqué, tous les citoyens à éviter les déplacements aux sièges et aux agences des instances relevant du secteur à travers tout le territoire national, afin de renforcer la prévention et la protection c

E-services, Service delivery customer_services Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.algerie-eco.com/2020/03/21/coronavirus-le-ministere-du-travail-appe… mmarquez
Romania: Paid leave for parents during the period when schools and kindergartens are closed romania

legislatiamuncii.manager.ro (14.03.2020) Law no. 19/2020 regarding granting free days to parents for the supervision of children, in the situation of temporary closure of the educational units was published in the Official Gazette and entered into force from March 17, 2020. The law was…

Law No. 19/2020 introduces free days to employees who have children, during the period when the educational units are closed, in the context of the coronavirus pandemic and the state of emergency decreed by President Klaus Iohannis. An allowance of 75% of the salary is payable to one parent…

Law no. 19/2020 regarding granting free days to parents for the supervision of children, in the situation of temporary closure of the educational units was published in the Officia

Children covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://legislatiamuncii.manager.ro/a/26294/legea-nr-19_2020-zile-libere-pentru… mmarquez
Portugal: Full salary payment for employees and independent workers mandated to self-isolate or who have to look after their children portugal

portugal.gov.ot (13.03.2020) It is equated with the disease of the situation of prophylactic isolation for 14 days of employees and independent workers of the general social security regime, motivated by situations of serious risk to public health decreed by the entities that exercise the power…

- Sick leave of 100% of the reference remuneration for employees and self-employed mandated to self-isolate for 14 days
- Waiving of the waiting period for sickness benefits and for childcare benefits

- Extraordinary compensation for parents having to look after their children…

The Council of Ministers approved a set of extraordinary and urgent measures to respond

Cash sickness benefits, Unemployment covid19, self-employed Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-toma-medidas-… mmarquez
Portugal: Extraordinary professional support training portugal

portugal.gov.pt (13.03.2020) Extraordinary professional training support is created, in the amount of 50% of the worker's remuneration up to the limit of the National Minimum Wage, plus the cost of training, for the situations of workers not employed in productive activities for considerable…

Extraordinary professional training support is created, in the amount of 50% of the worker's remuneration up to the limit of the National Minimum Wage, plus the cost of training, for the situations of workers not employed in productive activities for considerable periods, with the guarantee…

The Council of Ministers approved a set of extraordinary and urgent measures to respond to the epidemiological situation of the new coronavirus / Covid-19. The measures w

Employment covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-toma-medidas-… mmarquez
Portugal: Financial support for childcare for employees and self-employed portugal

portugal.gov.pt (13.03.2020)

Exceptional financial support is created for employees who have to stay at home to accompany their children up to 12 years old, in the amount of 66% of the basic remuneration (33% paid by the employer, 33% paid by Social Security) . For the self-employed,…

Press conference of the Council of Ministers on March 13, 2020

Children covid19, self-employed Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-toma-medidas-… mmarquez
Poland: Additional care allowance for parents poland

gov.pl (13.03.2020)

Parents have the right to an additional 14 days of childcare allowance for child care up to the age of 8 if the nursery, children's club, kindergarten or school the child attends is closed due to the coronavirus.  The amount of additional care allowance is 80…

Additional 15 days of childcare allowance at 80% of the usual remuneration covered by ZUS (and not by the Social Insurance Fund).

Who is entitled to additional care allowance for the duration of childcare?
Additional care allowance is granted to parents or legal guardians o

Children covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.gov.pl/web/rodzina/dodatkowy-zasilek-opiekunczy---pytania-i-odpowie… mmarquez
Peru: Government approves economic bonus for vulnerable population peru

andina.pe (16.03.2020)

The President of the Republic Martin Vizcarra on Monday afternoon announced that the Council of Ministers approved an exceptional bonus of S/380 (about US$107) for each vulnerable family to be affected during the 15-day social isolation period recently decreed by…

Approval of an exceptional bonus of S/380 (about US$107) for each vulnerable family to be affected during the 15-day social isolation period recently decreed by the Government to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Peru. It would also be extended to about 800 thousand…

The President of the Republic Martin Vizcarra on Monday afternoon announced that the Council of Ministers approved an exceptional bonus of S/380 (about US$107) for each vulnerable family to be affected during the 

Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://andina.pe/ingles/noticia-peru-government-approves-economic-bond-for-vul… mmarquez
Peru: Midis designa el adelanto de pago de los programas sociales Pensión 65 y Contigo peru

gob.pe (14.03.2020) El Midis, mediante el Decreto Supremo N° 004-2020-MIDIS, dispuso el doble pago a las usuarias y usuarios de los programas sociales Pensión 65 y Contigo, para evitar el contagio por exposición en colas o aglomeración de personas. Así, en el próximo pago bimensual de manera…

El Midis, mediante el Decreto Supremo N° 004-2020-MIDIS, dispuso el doble pago a las usuarias y usuarios de los programas sociales Pensión 65 y Contigo, para evitar el contagio por exposición en colas o aglomeración de personas. Así, en el próximo pago bimensual de manera adelantada también…

El Ministerio de Desarrollo e Inclusión Social (Midis) viene ejecutando una estrategia preventiva dirigida a las usuarias y usuarios de los programas sociales, principalmente en las personas más vulnerables ante el coronavirus, para evitar que contraigan esta enfermedad.

“En el Midis esta

Old-age pensions, Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.gob.pe/institucion/midis/noticias/108918-midis-ejecuta-estrategia-p… mmarquez
Portugal: Deferral of contributions for employers and the self-employed portugal

covid19estamoson.gov.pt (20.03.2020) The Government approved a deferred payment scheme for social contributions due by employers and self-employed workers.  

 

Partial deferral of social security contributions for employers and for the self-employed for up to three months (April, May and June 2020). Those who opt to do so will be required to pay one-third of the value of contributions in the month they are due, and can choose to pay the remaining…

See the document  Explanatory charts for compa

Contribution collection and compliance covid19, self-employed Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-de-apoio-emprego-empresas/ mmarquez
Portugal: Extraordinary support for employers and employees portugal

covid19estamoson.gov.pt (20.03.2020)

The Extraordinary Support for maintaining employment contracts is an extraordinary financial support attributed to the company, per worker, destined exclusively to the payment of remuneration, during periods of temporary reduction of working…

- Partial unemployment: in case of  business closure or reduction of hours, employees are entitled to 66% of their salary, up to a lmiit of € 1,333.50, of which 70% is reimbursed to the employer by Social security. 

- Waiving of employer's social security contributions: …

Who can access this extraordinary support for maintaining employment contracts in a business crisis?

Unemployment, Contribution collection and compliance covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-de-apoio-emprego-empresas/ mmarquez
Germany: Financial support to workers germany

Overview of the main measures implemented in Germany for workers:

- Emergency child supplement
- Compensation for loss of income due to the school closure
- Partial unemployment
- Simplified access to a basic income

Family benefits, Parental leave, Unemployment covid19 https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/corona-pandemie/finanzielle-unterstuetzung pgirard
US: Stimulus Checks, Unemployment Benefits and More Details From the Coronavirus Bill United States

The New York Times (25.03.2020) The largest economic stimulus measure in modern history would authorize direct payments to taxpayers and loans to small businesses, and create a $500 billion corporate bailout fund.

WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials and top Democrats finalized an agreement early Wednesday morning on a roughly $2 trillion rescue package to confront the coronavirus pandemic, the larges

Unemployment covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/25/us/politics/whats-in-coronavirus-stimulus-bi… pmassetti
US: Gig economy: What the new stimulus package means to freelancers United States

usatoday.com (28.03.2020) On Friday, President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion stimulus bill to help millions of Americans stay afloat during the coronavrus pandemic, as many were laid off or are struggling financially. Under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, included in the stimulus bill…

Under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, included in the stimulus bill, freelancers and gig workers can receive half the average unemployment benefit in their state and an extra $600 per week.   The new assistance program was created to help qualify self-employed workers who couldn't…

Unemployment covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/03/28/gig-economy-what-new-stimulus-pa… pmassetti
Germany: emergency child allowance germany

185 EUR conditional child allowance for parents who see their income reduced due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Conditions are simplified and application process is facilitated through online tools.

185 EUR conditional child allowance for parents who see their income reduced due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Conditions are simplified and application process is facilitated through online tools.

Family benefits covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/familie/unterstuetzung-fuer-familien--die-s… pgirard
Italy: baby-sitting benefits italy

Details of the Italian baby-sitting benefits scheme of 600 EUR

Family benefits covid19 https://www.inps.it/bussola/VisualizzaDoc.aspx?sVirtualURL=/Circolari/Circolare… pgirard
Italy: Extension of parental leave and baby-sitting benefits italy Family benefits, Parental leave covid19 https://www.inps.it/nuovoportaleinps/default.aspx?itemdir=53542 pgirard