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Greece: The additional measures of financial support activated by the Government/ Change in subsidizing real estate owners greece

Ministry of Finance (05.11.2020) All companies that are affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, now throughout the territory, are entitled to a mandatory reduction of rent by 40% on their commercial real estate. The same applies to the main residence of the employees who are…

All companies that are affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, now throughout the territory, are entitled to a mandatory reduction of rent by 40% on their commercial real estate. The same applies to the main residence of the employees who are suspended from employment. From…

All companies that are affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, now throughout the territory, are entitled to a mandatory reduction of rent by 40% on their commercial real estate. The same applies to the main residence of the employees who are suspended from employment, but also to t

Service quality, Cash transfers, Financing, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, services quality Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… siha
Greece: The additional measures of financial support activated by the Government/ One-off financial aid to non-subsidized long-term unemployed greece

Ministry of Finance (05.11.2020) A new one-off financial aid of 400 euros is granted to non-subsidized long-term unemployed, in proportion to the April aid. This policy measure concerns about 130,000 unemployed compatriots of ours, who became long-term unemployed after March 1, 2020. The cost is…

A new one-off financial aid of 400 euros is granted to non-subsidized long-term unemployed, in proportion to the April aid. This policy measure concerns about 130,000 unemployed compatriots of ours, who became long-term unemployed after March 1, 2020.

A new one-off financial aid of 400 euros is granted to non-subsidized long-term unemployed, in proportion to the April aid. This policy measure concerns about 130,000 unemployed compatriots of ours, who became long-term unemployed after March 1, 2020. The cost is estimated at 50 million euros.

Unemployment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… siha
Greece: The additional measures of financial support activated by the Government/ Extension of unemployment benefit greece

Ministry of Finance (05.11.2020) All unemployment benefits that expired and expire in September, October, November and December are extended by 2 months. The cost is estimated at 308 million euros.

All unemployment benefits that expired and expire in September, October, November and December are extended by 2 months.

All unemployment benefits that expired and expire in September, October, November and December are extended by 2 months. The cost is estimated at 308 million euros.

Unemployment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… siha
Greece: The additional measures of financial support activated by the Government/ Exemption of contribution and additional financial support for holidays greece

Ministry of Finance (05.11.2020) Employees of companies-employers, throughout the territory, who are affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, may be temporarily suspended from employment. Therefore, they are entitled to special purpose compensation, in proportion to the period…

For the period employees are suspended, all insurance contributions, calculated on the nominal salary, are covered by the State Budget. In addition, business employees until yesterday, November 4, 2020, who will be suspended in November, will receive, within December, instead of 534 euros,…

Employees of companies-employers, throughout the territory, who are affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, may be temporarily suspended from employment.

Contribution collection and compliance, Cash transfers, COVID-19 contribution collection, covid19, Emergency grants Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… siha
Greece: Joint Press Release of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labor Social Affairs/ Rent reduction greece

Ministry of Finance (16.10.2020) Companies based in a Regional Unit that is part of level 4 for at least 14 days and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, including scientific disciplines, are entitled to a mandatory rent reduction of 40% on their commercial…

Companies based in a Regional Unit that is part of level 4 for at least 14 days and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, including scientific disciplines, are entitled to a mandatory rent reduction of 40% on their commercial real estate. The same applies to the…

Companies based in a Regional Unit that is part of level 4 for at least 14 days and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, including scientific disciplines, are entitled to a mandatory rent reduction of 40% on their commercial real estate. The same applies to the

Housing, Employment, Financing, COVID-19, Financial crisis covid19, economic crisis, housing Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… siha
Greece: Joint Press Release of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs/ Special compensation for the self-employed greece

Ministry of Finance (16.10.2020) For the self-employed, self-employed and business owners who employ up to 20 people, who are based in a Regional Unit included in level 4 and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, including scientific disciplines, special purpose…

For the self-employed and business owners who employ up to 20 people, who are based in a Regional Unit included in level 4 and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, special purpose compensation is given, amounting to 534 euros on a monthly basis. In case the…

For the self-employed, self-employed and business owners who employ up to 20 people, who are based in a Regional Unit included in level 4 and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, including scientific disciplines, special purpose compensation is given, amounting

Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, self-employed Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… siha
Greece: Joint Press Release of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs/ Special compensation, contribution exemption and protection of employment contract greece

Ministry of Finance (16.10.2020) The employees of business-employers who are based or have a branch in the Regional Unit at level 4 and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, may be temporarily suspended are entitled to special purpose compensation,…

The employees of business-employers who are based or have a branch in the Regional Unit at level 4 and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, may be temporarily suspended are entitled to special purpose compensation, proportional to the period set at a…

1. For the period during which the declaration of the Regional Unit is valid at level 4, the employees of business-employers who are based or have a branch in the said Regional Unit and are significantly affected according to the expanded list of KAD April, may be temporarily suspended. are entit

Unemployment, Contribution collection and compliance, Cash transfers, COVID-19 contribution collection, covid19, Emergency grants, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… siha
UK: The government's furlough scheme has almost certainly helped prevent a large rise in unemployment over COVID-19 (so far) united kingdom

British Politics and Policy at LSE (03.11.2020) Jonathan Wadsworth explains why the furlough scheme seems to have done its job in preventing mass layoffs, as well as other reasons why the total entering unemployment is still much lower than in the 2008-2011 downturn.

Unemployment, COVID-19 covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/furlough-effect/ pmassetti
How Covid-19 is making us rethink safety net programmes

VOX, CEPR Policy Portal (04.11.2020) While few groups have weathered the Covid-19 crisis unscathed, recent evidence suggests that the damage has been especially extreme among the economically vulnerable. This column evaluates changing attitudes towards welfare spending as a result of the…

Social policies & programmes covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://voxeu.org/article/how-covid-19-making-us-rethink-safety-net-programmes pmassetti
Au Togo, le coronavirus a accéléré la mise en place d’un revenu universel de solidarité togo

lemonde.fr (23.10.2020) Cette mesure d’urgence pourrait se pérenniser et inspirer d’autres programmes de revenu universel sur le continent.  8-5-5… Trois chiffres qui ont permis aux vendeuses de rue de Lomé, aux couturières ou aux cuisinières de continuer à nourrir leurs enfants au plus…

Cash transfers covid19, universal-basic-income Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://www.lemonde.fr/afrique/article/2020/10/23/au-togo-le-coronavirus-a-acce… pmassetti
US: California’s Prop 22 passes making gig workers independent contractors United States

The Washington Post (05.11.2020) Gig economy workers were pushed to the brink. It led to a historic confrontation over the future of the business model. The state ballot measure, Proposition 22, will make drivers independent contractors according to California law. That supersedes a new law…

digital platforms Published_SS_Monitor, Published_DIGITAL_Eco_Obs_MONITOR https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/11/03/uber-prop22-results-califo… pmassetti
Belgium: Temporary unemployment due to the closure of a nursery, a school or a reception center for disabled people belgium

Federal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue (30.10.2020). The law of 23 October 2020 extends, as October 1st, to salaried workers the benefit of the temporary unemployment scheme for force majeure due to corona in the event of the closure of the school, daycare or reception…

Salaried workers, who have to be absent from work due to the closure of the school, daycare or reception center for disabled people of their child due to measures in place related to COVID-19, are entitled to temporary unemployment benefits payable by…

The law of 23 October 2020 extending to salaried workers the benefit of the temporary unemployment scheme for force majeure corona in the event of the closure of the school, daycare or reception center for disabled people of

Family benefits, Unemployment, Extension of coverage, Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, family, youth employment Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://emploi.belgique.be/fr/actualites/chomage-temporaire-pour-force-majeure-… siha
Netherlands: Additions to third support package corona |Events netherlands

Rijksoverheid.nl (27.10.2020) Due to the corona measures, many events, such as music festivals and fairs, have been canceled. Companies and suppliers in the event industry are largely dependent on the summer months for their turnover. This fluctuation in turnover can cause a distorted picture…

Due to the corona measures, many events, such as music festivals and fairs, have been canceled. Companies and suppliers in the event industry are largely dependent on the summer months for their turnover. The cabinet is coming up with a one-off extra fee based on the TVL fee for the summer…

Employment, Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, self-employed Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/ministeries/ministerie-van-sociale-zaken-en-werkge… siha
Netherland: Additions to third support package corona | Subsidy for inventory and adjustment costs netherlands

Rijksoverheid.nl (27.10.2020) Catering entrepreneurs have built up stocks that they can no longer use because of the temporary closure. They have also often invested in staying open in the winter in a corona-safe way, for example by covering their terrace. In addition to the Fixed Expenses…

Catering entrepreneurs have built up stocks that they can no longer use because of the temporary closure. They have also often invested in staying open in the winter in a corona-safe way, for example by covering their terrace. In addition to the Fixed Expenses Allowance (TVL), the cabinet is…

Employment, Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, self-employed Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/ministeries/ministerie-van-sociale-zaken-en-werkge… siha
Netherland: Additions to third support package corona | Temporary widening of TVL netherlands

Rijksoverheid.nl (27.10.2020) The Fixed Expenses Allowance (TVL) is intended to help entrepreneurs pay their fixed costs, such as rent, while much less…

The Fixed Expenses Allowance (TVL) which is intended to help entrepreneurs to pay their fixed costs is temporarily opened to all sectors including…

Temporary widening of TVL

The 

Unemployment, Cash transfers, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, self-employed Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/ministeries/ministerie-van-sociale-zaken-en-werkge… siha
Belgium: Important notice regarding temporary unemployment due to force majeure from November 2020 belgium

ONEM (03.11.2020) Currently, for employers who are not recognized as a particularly affected company or belonging to a particularly affected sector, this temporary unemployment still requires electronic communication from the employer to the ONEM. A simplification of the procedure being…

A simplification of the procedure being envisaged, employers who are not recognized as a particularly affected company or belonging to a particularly affected sector are not, for the moment, required to make the communication to the ONEM.  

Following the partial lockdown decision, a large number of workers will again have to resort to temporary unemployment due to force majeure from November 2020.

Unemployment, Service quality, COVID-19 covid19, Emergency grants, services quality Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://www.onem.be/fr/nouveau/communication-importante-relative-au-chomage-tem… siha
Belgium: Temporary unemployment due to the closure of a nursery, a school or a reception center for disabled people belgium

Federal Public Service Employment, Labor and Social Dialogue (30.10.2020) The law of 23 October 2020 extending the benefit of the temporary unemployment scheme to salaried workers in the event of the closure of the school, daycare or reception center for disabled people of their child was…

Salaried workers, who has to be absent from work due to the closure of the school, daycare or reception center for disabled people of their child because of the Corona, is entitled to temporary unemployment benefits payable by ONEM and a supplement of 5.63 euros per day from October 1…

The law of 23 October 2020 extending to salaried workers the benefit of the temporary unemployment scheme for force majeure corona in the event of the closure of the school, daycare or reception center for disabled people of

Family benefits, Unemployment, Extension of coverage Emergency grants, extending coverage, family, youth employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary https://emploi.belgique.be/fr/actualites/chomage-temporaire-pour-force-majeure-… siha
Report: Financing gaps in social protection

ILO (21.10.2020) This paper provides updated regional and global estimates of the costs and financing gaps for targets 1.3 and 3.8 of the SDGs relating to social protection and health care in 2020 and projections of incremental financial needs for reaching universal coverage in 2030. The paper…

Financing covid19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor https://www.ilo.org/secsoc/information-resources/publications-and-tools/Working… pmassetti
Italy: Postponement of contributions payment italy

29.10.2020 (gazzettaufficiale.it)

The Ristori Decree establishes the postponement of payment of Inps social security contributions and Inail premiums for compulsory insurance, due in November 2020. The payment deadline is 16 March 2021, in a single payment or in four equal…

The Ristori Decree establishes the postponement of payment of Inps social security contributions and Inail premiums for compulsory insurance, due in November 2020. The payment deadline is 16 March 2021, in a single payment or in four equal monthly instalments.

Employment, Unemployment, Contribution collection and compliance contribution collection, Contributory, covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/atto/serie_generale/caricaArticolo?art_version… cambrosio
Italy: two new instalments of Emergency Income (REM) italy

31.10.2020 (governo.it)

For the months of November and December, two new instalments of Emergency Income (REM) will be paid out, starting from 400 euros, to all those who were already entitled to it and to those who, in September, had a family income of less than the amount of the…

For the months of November and December, two new instalments of Emergency Income (REM) will be paid out, starting from 400 euros, to all those who were already entitled to it and to those who, in September, had a family income of less than the amount of the benefit.

Family benefits, Social assistance, Cash transfers covid19, Emergency grants, family, poverty Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://www.governo.it/it/approfondimento/decreto-ristori-reddito-di-emergenza/1… cambrosio
Italy: ban of layoffs extended until 31 January 2021.  italy

31.10.2020 (ipsoa.it)

Ristori Decree: the ban on layoffs is extended until 31 January 2021. 

Ristori Decree: the ban on layoffs is extended until 31 January 2021. 

Employment, Unemployment, Employment policies covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.ipsoa.it/documents/impresa/contratti-dimpresa/quotidiano/2020/10/29… cambrosio
Italy: Ristori Decree: compensation for seasonal workers, workers in the sports and entertainment sector italy

31.10.2020 (governo.it)

An allowance of € 800 (up to a maximum of € 124 million for the year 2020) will be paid (by the company Sport e Salute S.p.A.) in November 2020 to workers employed in collaboration with the Italian National Olympic Committee, the Italian Paralympic Committee,…

An allowance of € 800 (up to a maximum of € 124 million for the year 2020) will be paid (by the company Sport e Salute S.p.A.) in November 2020 to workers employed in collaboration with the Italian National Olympic Committee, the Italian Paralympic Committee, national sports federations,…

Employment, Unemployment, Cash transfers covid19, Emergency grants Published Measures summary http://www.governo.it/it/approfondimento/decreto-ristori-indennit-i-lavoratori-… cambrosio
Italy: extension of redundancy fund (cassa integrazione) italy

31.10.2020 (governo.it)

With a total of €1.6 billion, an additional 6 weeks of ordinary redundancy fund (CIGO), CID and FIS linked to the COVID-19 emergency, was introduced to be used between 16 November 2019 and 31 January 2021 by companies that have exhausted the previous weeks of…

With a total of €1.6 billion, an additional 6 weeks of ordinary redundancy fund (CIGO), CID and FIS linked to the COVID-19 emergency, was introduced to be used between 16 November 2019 and 31 January 2021 by companies that have exhausted the previous weeks of redundancy fund provided for in…

Con un intervento da 1,6 miliardi complessivi, vengono disposte ulteriori 6 settimane di Cassa integrazione ordinaria, in deroga e di assegno ordinario legate all’emergenza COVID-19, da usufruire tra il 16 novembre 2019 e il 31 gennaio 2021 da parte delle imprese che hanno esaurito le precedenti

Employment, Unemployment, Cash transfers covid19, Emergency grants Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary http://www.governo.it/it/approfondimento/decreto-ristori-proroga-della-cassa-in… cambrosio
France: Easier access to the part-time work scheme due to COVID-19 france

In order to limit the economic consequences of the Covid-19 epidemic on business activity, the partial activity system (partial unemployment) has been modified *.
 

Important

Unemployment coverage, covid19, extending coverage Published Measures summary https://www.urssaf.fr/portail/home/actualites/toute-lactualite-employeur/activi… mmarquez
France: Extension of temporary unemployment benefits until summer 2021 france

France is to prolong temporary virus-related unemployment benefits until next summer, in a bid to protect further job losses during the Covid-19 crisis.

France is to prolong temporary virus-related unemployment benefits until next summer, in a bid to protect further job losses during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Labour Minister Elisabeth Borne said that the government would continue paying up to 84 percent of salaries for

Unemployment covid19 Published Measures summary https://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20200910-france-extends-programme-to-protect-worke… mmarquez