To assist a greater number of businesses,the previous turnover threshold for tax deferrals is being increased to R100 million a year,and the proportion of PAYE payment that can be deferred will be increased to 35 percent.
Businesses with a turnover of more than R100 million a year can apply directly to SARS on a case-by-case basis for deferrals of their tax payments.
No penalties for late payments will be applicable if they can show they have been materially negatively impacted in this period…
Emergency cash transfer programme for about one million people and small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Eligible households will receive a 35,000 Malawi kwacha ($40) monthly payment,matching the country's minimum wage.
150 first units of electricity consumption for general public,religious and
local NGOs (excluding embassy,UN and INGOs) will be exempted from
payment until end of April.
Starting from April 10th to 19th -- water festival holidays – the government will
provide food packages to each low-income household which does not have
regular income. These packages include rice (1 Pyi = 2.55718 L),cooking oil
(1/2 Viss),salt (1/2 Viss),bean (1 Viss),Onion (1 Viss). (1 viss = 3.6 pounds)
Decreto n.º 22/2020:
É concedido o perdão de multas e redução de juros de mora decorrentes da falta de pagamento ou pagamento fora do prazo das contribuições para a segurança social obrigatória,cuja dívida tenha sido constituída até a data da entrada em vigor do presente Decreto.
Subsidies for wages of employees in quarantine or isolation also for April and May 2020 in the amount of 70% of gross minimum wage for each employee who had to be quarantined or in self-isolation
We are extending the maximum duration of the Work-Sharing program from 38 weeks to 76 weeks for employers affected by COVID-19. This measure will provide income support to employees eligible for Employment Insurance who agree to reduce their normal working hours because of developments beyond the control of their employers.
Subsidy for wages of employees on paid absence for April and May of 70%
of gross minimum wage for each employee who had to stay home to care for
a child under 11;
The Temporary 10% Wage Subsidy is a three-month measure that will allow eligible employers to reduce the amount of payroll deduction required to be remitted to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
You are an eligible employer if you:
- are a(n):
individual (excluding trusts),partnership,non-profit organization,registered charity,or Canadian-controlled private corporation (including a cooperative corporation) eligible for the small business deduction;
- have an existing business number and…
Subsidies for closed businesses for April and May 2020,in the amount of
70% of the minimum wage and 100% of taxes and contributions to the
minimum wage for each registered employee in sectors that had to be closed
due to measures to contain the pandemic. Subsidies for new employment in the amount of 70% of the gross minimum
wage for at least 6 months for entrepreneurs,micro,small and medium-sized
companies,who register new employees in April and who were
simultaneously registered as…
The Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) supports employers that are hardest hit by the pandemic,and protect the jobs Canadians depend on.
The subsidy generally covers 75% of an employee's wages – up to $847 per week - for employers of all sizes and across all sectors who have suffered a drop in gross revenues of at least 15% in March,and 30% in April and May.
The program will be in place for a 12-week period,from March 15 to June 6,2020.
Employers who are eligible for the CEWS are…
Subsidies for vulnerable activities for April and May in the amount of 50%
of the gross minimum wage for each registered employee in sectors whose
work is at risk due to measures for combating the pandemic.
We are contributing $9 million through United Way Canada for local organizations to support practical services to Canadian seniors. These services could include the delivery of groceries,medications,or other needed items,or personal outreach to assess individuals' needs and connect them to community supports.
We invested $350 million to support vulnerable Canadians through charities and non-profit organizations that deliver essential services to those in need.
The investment will flow through national organizations that have the ability to get funds quickly to local organizations that serve vulnerable populations. It will support a variety of activities,such as:
- Increasing volunteer-based home deliveries of groceries and medications
- Providing transportation services,like accompanying or…
We are supporting women and children fleeing violence,by providing up to $50 million to women's shelters and sexual assault centres,including facilities in Indigenous communities,to help with their capacity to manage or prevent an outbreak in their facilities.
More than one million (A total of 1,094,238 people will benefit) Inua Jamii beneficiaries will from today start receiving Sh8,000 each from the state to cushion them against the effects of the coronavirus. At the queue at the payment centres,the beneficiaries will be required to maintain 1.5 metres of social distance.
Botswana government will continue to support and mitigate the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through food supplies to vulnerable families. To date,47 393 households had been assisted with food packages,which included agricultural products. Over P150 million has been earmarked for the exercise. 300 156 households had been assessed so far,and that out of these,244 080 had been recommended for assistance.
All public servants in Nevis who have children in pre-school or day care shall
be required to take vacation due to them immediately. Those who have no
vacation time due to them will be asked to obtain the written permission of
the relevant ministry for which they work to proceed on leave so that they can
stay at home with their infants. The NIA will continue to pay the salaries and
wages of such persons for the initial period of six weeks subject to further
evaluation.
Water payments for persons laid off over the period April to June 2020 will be waived. In other words water for those affected workers over the next 3 months will be free.
The Kingdome is taking various measures in support for expat/migrant workers.
- Waiving expats dependents levies of SAR 900/dependent for three months from Mar.20 to June.20.
- Waiving SAR2400 for the residence visa renewal fees per visa and giving the violator a grace period to take a corrective action
- Waiving SAR1200 exit and return visa per resident and allowing the return of those who are unable at the moment,after the situation settles.
The government will pay the minimum salaries of independent workers in the transportation sector who are registered with the Public Transport Authority but are not under the umbrella of any company,whose activities were affected by the precautionary measures (KSA continues to be on 24 hours curfew till further notice: no taxis,no Uber or Karim is allowed).
Electricity consumers in the commercial,industrial and agricultural sectors will receive a 30 percent discount on April and May bills,with the possibility to extend the discount period if necessary
The Government will subsidize 100% of taxes and contributions to the
minimum wage for each registered employee in sectors that had to be closed
due to epidemic measures.
One-time support in amount of 50% of gas and electricity payments for resident subscribers whose gas and electricity utility payments for February did not exceed AMD10 thousand and AMD5 thousand correspondingly. One-time support in amount of 30% of gas and electricity payments for resident subscribers whose gas and electricity utility payments for February did not exceed AMD10-30 thousand and AMD5-10 thousand correspondingly.
The government of Uganda has begun delivering food packages to 1.5 million vulnerable people in Kampala and Wasiko districts. The food packages include six kilograms of maize flour and three kilograms of beans and salt per head. Lactating mothers and the sick will additionally receive two kilograms of powdered milk and two kilograms of sugar.
For citizens who have lost their jobs due to the crisis, the state will pay a
monthly allowance of 50% of the average monthly net wage of the employee
for the last 24 months under the Employment and Insurance Law in the event
of unemployment and Article 68 of this Law, that the unemployed citizens
will receive compensation through the Employment Agency according to
their years of service.
Unemployed and informal sector workers will receive an average of 7,000
denars (US$124) per household. The estimated coverage is about 20,000 new
households from the informal economy and 30,000 existing beneficiaries.
gov.im (06.04.2020)
The Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance (“MERA”) provides an income of £200 per week to people who have been temporarily or permanently laid off, or lost their self-employed work since 2 March 2020. It was introduced on 6 April 2020 and has been extended to 20 September…
The Manx Earnings Replacement Allowance (“MERA”) provides an income of £200 per week to people who have been temporarily or permanently laid off, or lost their self-employed work since 2 March 2020.
2020-04-06
Update: 24 April 2020
For most people, MERA is payable from 6 April 2020 and is paid 2 weeks in arrears. However, in order to get initial payments set up and money to customers as quickly as possible, staff have in many cases made a one-off payment for the first week and claimants then move on to…
gov.im (01.03.2020)
The purpose of the Salary support scheme is to provide salary support for businesses adversely affected by Coronavirus at this time. The Scheme was originally introduced to provide a contribution to a maximum of £280 per week per full time employee for up to 12 weeks beginning…
The purpose of the Salary support scheme is to provide salary support for businesses adversely affected by Coronavirus at this time. The Scheme was originally introduced to provide a contribution to a maximum of £280 per week per full time employee for up to 12 weeks beginning on the 2 March. It will now continue for an additional three claim periods with the last period ending on 17 August.
2020-03-01
This guidance is published under paragraph 15 of the COVID 19 Salary Support Scheme and is intended to provide employers with further information on the scheme.
The purpose of the scheme is to provide salary support for businesses adversely affected by Coronavirus at this time.
The Scheme was…
gov.im (01.03.2020)
The Department for Enterprise's Coronavirus Business Support Scheme has been established to provide grant assistance to support local businesses in designated sectors that have been financially affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme offers financial support to…
The Department for Enterprise's Coronavirus Business Support Scheme has been established to provide grant assistance to support local businesses in designated sectors that have been financially affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme offers financial support to eligible businesses in the form of a grant payment of £3,000. The business can be self-employed.
2020-03-01
The Department for Enterprise's Coronavirus Business Support Scheme has been established to provide grant assistance to support local businesses in designated sectors that have been financially affected by the global COVID-19 pandemic.
The scheme offers financial support to eligible businesses in…
gov.je (20.03.2020)
A two phases Payroll Co-Funding Scheme was implemented. During the first phase (20 March to 31 March 2020) Government retrospectively paid employers (and self-employed workers) a subsidy of up to £200 per week towards each employee’s wage for business in the following…
A two phases Payroll Co-Funding Scheme was implemented. During the first phase (20 March to 31 March 2020) Government retrospectively paid employers (and self-employed workers) a subsidy of up to £200 per week towards each employee’s wage. Phase two is available from 1 April to 30 June 2020. During this time, the scheme will be kept under review and may be extended if needed.
The New York Times (22.05.2020) More than a third of America’s Covid-19 deaths can be traced back to these facilities. Experts suggest several ways to make them safer.
Published: May 2020
By: Jay Patel, Research Assistant for Income Security Policy
The U.S. workers’ compensation system in its current form is complex, opaque and fragmented. Unlike other social insurance programs, it is wholly administered at the state level, and there is neither federal…
2020-05-29
Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks
ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package.
Payment of monthly assistance in the amount of one hundred and thirty (€130) Euros to citizens who lose their jobs due…
Payment of monthly assistance in the amount of one hundred and thirty (€130) Euros to citizens who lose their jobs due to the public health emergency situation, for April, May and June, amounting up to four million (€4,000,000.00) Euros;
2020-05-05
Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public health…
ICLG.com Briefing(05.05.2020) Decision No.. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package.
Provision of a salary top-up in the amount of three hundred (€300) Euros for field workers and those exposed directly…
Salary top-up in the amount of three hundred (€300) Euros for field workers and those exposed directly to the risk of infection in their work for April and May, amounting up to fifteen million (€15,000,000.00) Euros;
Additional payment in the amount of one hundred (€100) Euros to employees of grocery stores, bakeries and pharmacies for April and May, amounting up to three million (€3,000,000.00) Euros;
2020-05-05
Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public health…
ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package.
Financial support for business organisation under financial distress due to the downfall of their business…
Covering of the value of pension contributions with regard to the measures foreseen under this Decision for April and May, amounting to eight million (€8,000,000.00) Euros.
2020-05-05
Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public health…
ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package.
Financial support for business organisation under financial distress due to the downfall of their business activity…
Covering of expenditures for the monthly salaries in the amount of one hundred seventy (€170) Euros for April and May, a measure amounting to forty-one million (€41,000,000.00) Euros;
2020-05-05
Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public health…
ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package.
Payment of an additional sum of thirty (€30) Euros per month to all beneficiaries of social assistance and…
Payment of an additional sum of thirty (€30) Euros per month to all beneficiaries of social assistance and pension schemes who receive a monthly payment lower than one-hundred (€100) Euros, for April, May and June, provided that they are beneficiaries of only one scheme.
2020-05-05
Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public health…
ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package.
Double payment of the social assistance scheme to all beneficiaries of social assistance schemes for April and May, a…
Double payment of the social assistance scheme to all beneficiaries of social assistance schemes for April and May, a measure amounting to seven million six hundred fifty thousand (€7,650,000.00) Euros, including payments executed for March.
Ministry of Finance and Transfers (21.05.2020) The Kosovo Treasury has executed the payment of all pension and social schemes for over 310 thousand beneficiaries, a few days before the regular time, due to the pandemic situation and in respect of the official holiday of the Great…
The Kosovo Treasury has executed the payment of all pension and social schemes for over 310 thousand beneficiaries, a few days before the regular time, due to the pandemic situation and in respect of the official holiday of the Great Eid.
2020-05-21
The Ministry of Finance and Transfers announces that today, the Kosovo Treasury has executed the payment of all pension and social schemes for over 310 thousand beneficiaries, a few days before the regular time, due to the pandemic situation and in respect of the official holiday of the Great Eid…
Apanews.net (25.04.2020) The Gambia government has shipped in a large consignment of rice and sugar to ease the livelihood challenges of the citizenry amid Covid-19 lock down. The over 300,000 bags of rice and sugar have been off loaded and packed at the Mcmarthy Square in …
The Gambia government has shipped in a large consignment of rice and sugar to ease the livelihood challenges of the citizenry amid Covid-19 lock down.
Reuters (05.05.2020) Afghanistan’s government began distributing free bread to hundreds of thousands of people across the country this week as supplies have been disrupted during the coronavirus shutdown and prices have soared, officials and experts said.Afghanistan distributes free bread as…
Afghanistan’s government began distributing free bread to hundreds of thousands of people across the country this week as supplies have been disrupted during the coronavirus shutdown and prices have soared, officials and experts said.Afghanistan distributes free bread as prices soar amid coronavirus.
2020-05-05
More than 250,000 families in the capital Kabul started receiving ten flat ‘Naan’ breads per day in the first phase of the project.
President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has said the bread distribution programme was also taking place in other cities as rising prices were hitting what is already one of…
gnnliberia.com (14.04.2020)
The Liberian Government will take up the electricity bill of households in the affected counties for the duration of the STAY-AT-HOME order (total cost: US$4 million dollars).
The Liberian Government will take up the electricity bill of households in the affected counties for the duration of the STAY-AT-HOME order (total cost: US$4 million dollars).
2020-04-14
As Liberians murmur over their livelihood during the observing of the State of Emergency for 21 days, President George Manneh Weah has planned to use US$25 million to support food distribution to households in designated affected counties for the period of 60 days.
According to report, the…
