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2020-05-22 New measures to curb the financial impacts of the coronavirus outbreak norway The Norwegian government will pay unemployment benefits in advance. Thus, those who have lost their income will be able to get money into their account quickly, without having to wait for processing of the unemployment benefit application. 2020-03-28 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/new-measures-to-curb-the-financial-impact…
2020-05-22 Electricity bill discounts for six months from April malaysia A discount on the electricity bill – previously announced at 2% - will be increased according to electricity consumption. The discount will range from 15% to 50%. 2020-03-19 Housing Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/576177/electricity-bill-discounts-si…
2020-05-22 Changes to the rules for temporary layoffs and unemployment benefits norway Employees will retain 100 % of their pay up to 6G (G = the National Insurance basic amount. 1G is NOK 99 858 per May 1 2019) from day 3 up to and including day 20 of the layoff period. The changes are effective from 20 March, but further details will not be formally in place until next week. Employees will receive any money they are owed once the technical solutions are available and NAV has processed their applications. Employees who have been laid off and are still receiving pay from their… 2020-03-21 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/changes-to-the-rules-for-temporary-layoff…
2020-05-22 6-month rental waiver for PPR residents malaysia The B40 community that own ‘rent-to-own’ units of the PPR will be given a payment deferral of six months from April 2020 to September 2020. This will benefit 4,649 households, amounting to RM5.7 (US$1.4) million. 2020-03-27 Housing Published Measures summary covid19 socpro
2020-05-22 Coronavirus: Govt to provide Rs12,000 to 10 million affectees under Ehsaas programme pakistan Launch of “Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme” providing Rs12,000/family and benefit 67 million individuals (10 million families). There are three categories of beneficiaries: 4.5 million existing “Ehsaas Kafaalat” beneficiaries (all women) already getting Rs.2000 will get extra Rs.1000 emergency relief (total=Rs.3000) for the next 4 months; 3M affected households will be identified through the national socioeconomic database (eligibility threshold will be relaxed upwards); and those with income… 2020-01-04 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/633893-sania-nishtar-says-ehsaas-emergency-ca…
2020-05-22 6-month rental waiver for PPR residents malaysia The B40 community that are renting public housing for the urban poor, the Citizen Housing Project (PPR) will be exempted from rent for six months. The sum of these forgone payments is RM3 million (US$0.75 million). The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) will be making the same exemption for public housing in its jurisdiction, benefiting 40,000 renters. The Government will also provide a rent exemption to premises owned by the Federal Government such as school canteens, kindergartens,… 2020-03-27 Housing Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/578710/6-month-rental-waiver-ppr-res…
2020-05-22 Работающие граждане старше 65 лет получат право уйти на больничный до 19 апреля (Working citizens over 65 will receive the right to leave on sick leave until April 19) Russian Federation Working citizens over 65 who have chosen a self-isolation regime will be able to get sick leave from April 6-19. Appointment of temporary disability benefits in connection with quarantine will not require citizens to fill out any documents. Payment of sick leave will come to citizens directly from the funds of the Social Insurance Fund. 2020-03-04 Cash sickness benefits Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://rosmintrud.ru/social/insurance/71
2020-05-22 RM25 million set aside for vulnerable groups malaysia The Government will allocate RM25 million (around US$6 million) to be channeled to vulnerable groups including the elderly and children in shelters, the disabled, and the homeless. The Government will work with NGOs and social entrepreneurs to distribute food, medical care equipment and shelter. 2020-03-27 Financing,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/578706/rm25-million-set-aside-vulner…
2020-05-22 Минтруд предлагает устанавливать инвалидность без личного присутствия граждан до 1 октября 2020 года (Ministry of Labor proposes to establish disability without personal presence of citizens before October 1, 2020) Russian Federation Ministry of Labor proposes to establish disability without personal presence of citizens before October 1, 2020 2020-03-31 Old-age pensions,Disability Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://rosmintrud.ru/social/invalid-defence/437
2020-05-22 PM: E-hailing drivers to receive one-off RM500 payment malaysia 120,000 e-hailing drivers will be given a one-off cash transfer of RM500 (US$125). The allocation for this transfer is RM60 million. 2020-03-23 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/578712/pm-e-hailing-drivers-receive-…
2020-05-22 Measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Russia and reduce its impact on the economy Russian Federation Social insurance contributions have been reduced for small and medium-sized businesses from 30 to 15% on the portion of wages that is above the minimum wage. This measure is being introduced for a long time to encourage employers to raise wages, but the expectation is these reduced contributions will be made up later by employers. 2020-03-26 Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro http://government.ru/en/news/39277/
2020-05-22 PM's full speech on Prihatin Economic Stimulus Package malaysia Civil servants will be given a one-off cash transfer of RM500 per person in April 2020. This will benefit 1.5 million workers. Public pensioners will also be given a one-off cash transfer of RM500 per person in April 2020. This will benefit 850,000 pensioners. 2020-03-28 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/03/578956/pms-full-speech-prihatin-econ…
2020-05-22 Address to the Nation Russian Federation A higher level for the sick leave pay will be introduced. Sick leave payments will be equal to at least one minimum wage 12,130 (US$152) per month until the end of this year, as well as automatic prolongation of benefits without beneficiaries having to file additional paperwork. Prior to this change, cash sickness benefits were calculated on the employee's length of service and salary. Previously, some employees were entitled in the past to very low payment for sick leave. 2020-03-25 Cash sickness benefits Published Measures summary covid19 socpro
2020-05-22 Malaysia Issues Second Stimulus Package to Combat COVID-19: Salient Features malaysia The Malaysian government has budgeted RM10 billion to provide one-off cash transfer to depending on income level - RM1600 to 4 million households earning <RM4000/month - RM1000 to 1.1 million households earning RM4000-8000/month - RM800 to 3 million single individuals aged 21+ earning <RM2000/month - RM500 to 400,000 single individuals aged 21+ earning RM2000- 4000/month 2020-03-27 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/malaysia-issues-second-stimulus-package-comb…
2020-05-22 В Москве упрощен порядок выплат безработным (Moscow simplifies the procedure for payments to the unemployed) Russian Federation Easier and faster access/registration for compensation payment for unemployed 2020-03-04 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.interfax.ru/moscow/703303
2020-05-22 Malaysian govt gives out special allowance for doctors, frontline workers amid Covid-19 outbreak Read more at https://www.todayonline.com/world/malaysian-govt-gives-out-special-allowance-doctors-frontline-workers-amid-covid-19-outbreak malaysia The government will also provide a special monthly critical worker allowance of RM400 (US$100) for medical doctors and other medical personnel, as well as RM200 (US$50) for the military, police, civil defense, immigration, firefighters, and members of the voluntary force directly involved in implementing the lockdown. 2020-03-27 Health,Employment,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.todayonline.com/world/malaysian-govt-gives-out-special-allowance-do…
2020-05-22 Ministry of Labor: those who already receive unemployment benefits will be recalculated Russian Federation The Government of the Russian Federation has approved a new maximum amount of unemployment benefits. It will be 12130 rubles. The decision shall enter into force upon publication of the document. Beneficiary recipients whose benefit amount was limited to the maximum amount will be recalculated taking into account the new established maximum. These citizens will receive increased benefits in April. Previously, the maximum unemployment benefit was 8 thousand rubles per month. 2020-03-31 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://rosmintrud.ru/employment/52
2020-05-22 Malaysia Issues Second Stimulus Package to Combat COVID-19: Salient Features malaysia Healthcare personnel will have their special monthly allowance increased from 400 ringgit (US$91) to 600 ringgit (US$137) and a special allowance of 200 ringgit (US$45) 2020-03-27 Health,Employment,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/malaysia-issues-second-stimulus-package-comb…
2020-05-22 Govt provides RM21 bil assistance for Malaysians amid COVID-19 outbreak, more to come malaysia One-off payment of RM600 (US$144) to taxi, tourist and trishaw drivers and tourist guides 2020-03-16 Cash transfers,Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.theedgemarkets.com/article/govt-provides-rm21-bil-assistance-malays…
2020-05-22 Policy Responses to COVID-19 lebanon Paid sick leave should be granted to medical employees working in hospitals (nurses, contractors) covering the entire isolation period. Decree 136/1983 on work-related injuries and emergencies will apply to all such workers whom contract the Covid-19 disease. This decree stipulates the responsibilities of the employers in case of occupational injuries with corresponding compensation and indemnity, as well as workers’ entitlements. This decision enters into effect retroactively for all… 2020-03-04 Health Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
2020-05-22 7 measures in Mauritania to counter the Corona virus mauritania The state bears all the taxes and royalties resulting from this activity for the rest of the year for the heads of families working in the traditional fishing sector. 2020-03-26 Employment,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19, Contributory socpro https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-elect…
2020-05-22 Lebanon suspends utility shutoffs in response to Coronavirus lebanon The city of Lebanon will temporarily suspend utility shutoffs for non-payment, even for customers who do not pay their upcoming utility bill. 2020-03-15 Housing Published Measures summary covid19 socpro
2020-05-22 7 measures in Mauritania to counter the Corona virus mauritania The state bears water and electricity bills for poor families for two months. The state bears the costs of village water for the rest of the year for the citizens of all villages. 2020-03-26 Housing,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://arabic.cnn.com/business/article/2020/03/26/mauritania-coronavirus-elect…
2020-05-22 Finance Minister Details COVID Assistance Programme jamaica This will provide temporary cash transfers to registered businesses in the hotel, tours, and attractions industries based on the number of workers under the $1.5 million income tax threshold who they keep employed. The businesses must be licensed by the Jamaica Tourist Board. 2020-03-24 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20200324/finance-minister-detai…
2020-05-22 Мониторинг принятых государствами-членами ЕАЭС мер, направленных на преодоление негативных последствий распространения коронавирусной инфекции (COVID-2019) kazakhstan Have decided to raise all the benefits, incl pensions, other contributory and non-contributory benefits by 10%. However, this is a measure that was in COVID package, but will not disappear after COVID is gone. 2020-04-15 Pensions,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro http://www.eurasiancommission.org/ru/covid-19/Documents/%D0%9C%D0%9E%D0%9D%D0%9…
2020-05-22 Мониторинг принятых государствами-членами ЕАЭС мер, направленных на преодоление негативных последствий распространения коронавирусной инфекции (COVID-2019) kazakhstan "The Public Services Regulatory Commission has recognized the coronavirus as force majeure when utility payments can be delayed without the consequence of light, water or gas outages." 2020-04-15 Health Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro http://www.eurasiancommission.org/ru/covid-19/Documents/%D0%9C%D0%9E%D0%9D%D0%9…
2020-05-22 Kazakhstan takes decisive steps to stop the spread of coronavirus kazakhstan In kind support in the form of free grocery packages is planned for large families with children, persons with disability and other vulnerable families. 2020-03-27 Food and nutrition Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://www.euractiv.com/section/central-asia/news/kazakhstan-takes-decisive-st…
2020-05-22 42 500 tenge can be obtained using Telegram kazakhstan The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan and National Information Technologies JSC launched a bot in the Telegram messenger to apply for benefits. 2020-04-06 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://rus.azattyq-ruhy.kz/society/7627-42-500-tenge-mozhno-poluchit-s-pomoshc…
2020-05-22 Policy Responses to COVID-19 korea, Republic of Government will offer vouchers to low-income households and recipients of child benefits to support local consumption. 2020-03-04 Food and nutrition Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
2020-05-22 Policy Responses to COVID-19 korea, Republic of The government will also provide a 1.3 trillion won worth of electricity bill payment deferral, which will be given to 3,200,000 small businesses and 1,570,000 low income households for three months from April to June. 2020-03-04 Housing Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
2020-05-22 K'taka PDS beneficiaries need not panic buy, says official india Scaling up PDS allocations for all AAY priority households for three months (1kg pulses per household, 5kg wheat or rice per individual) 2020-03-22 Food and nutrition,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=687192
2020-05-22 Press Release 2020 Supplementary Budget Proposal korea, Republic of Increase job seekers’ allowance for young adults, and reintroduce job seekers’ allowance for those from low-income households, up to 3 months. 2020-03-04 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://korea.ahk.de/fileadmin/AHK_Korea/Navigation_menu/News/COVID19/MOEF_Supp…
2020-05-22 Coronavirus compensation promised to poor workers in India india The state of Uttar Pradesh will provide compensation to poor workers via online payments if they lost their job due to the pandemic. Vegetable vendors, construction workers, rickshaw pullers, autorickshaw drivers, and temporary staff at shops will be targeted by this measure. 2020-03-18 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://news.trust.org/item/20200318171315-hrvio/
2020-05-22 Policy Responses to COVID-19 korea, Republic of The Korean social insurance agency will allow for payout of industrial accident insurance to workers who are tested positive for COVID-19. A deduction of health insurance premium payments by 50% is planned for low-income households. 2020-03-04 Occupational accidents and diseases Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19
2020-05-22 Centre releases Rs 4431 crore to clear pending wages under MGNREGA, to pay all dues by April 10 india Increasing NREGS wage rates from Rs180 INR to Rs202 2020-03-27 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/centre-releases-rs-44…
2020-05-22 Summary of support measures for businesses by the Korean government during COVID-19 korea, Republic of In order to maintain employment stability of foreign employees and manpower for employers, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced changes to procedures of the Employment Permit System (EPS). Measures include the extension of job search period for foreigners who applied for a workplace change or need to reenter South Korea, especially those from countries with a high risk of COVID-19. 2020-04-01 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://korea.ahk.de/fileadmin/AHK_Korea/Navigation_menu/News/COVID19/20200401_…
2020-05-22 Under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Women Account Holders to Receive Rs 500 Per Month from Today india Cash transfers of Rs 500 ($6.5) for 3 months from April to June to 200M women with a Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) (financial inclusion) account 2020-03-04 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.news18.com/news/business/under-pradhan-mantri-jan-dhan-yojana-women…
2020-05-22 Summary of support measures for businesses by the Korean government during COVID-19 korea, Republic of The Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) has announced its first-ever decision to increase the employee retention subsidy to maximum 90%, regardless of industry. This provisional measure is for three months (April to June) and intends to encourage all companies affected by COVID-19 to retain employees. 2020-04-01 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://korea.ahk.de/fileadmin/AHK_Korea/Navigation_menu/News/COVID19/20200401_…
2020-05-22 Govt to transfer Rs 2,000 under PM-KISAN scheme to 8.69 crore farmers in April 1st week india To provide relief to farmers affected due to the lockdown, the Centre on Thursday said it will transfer in the first week of April the first installment of Rs 2,000 to each of 8.69 crore beneficiaries under the PM-KISAN scheme. "Farmers receive Rs 6,000 annual from PM-KISAN. We will now be giving the first installment of that as a front-loaded matter, so that at the beginning of the year they will get Rs 2,000". 2020-03-26 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/govt-to-transfer-rs-20…
2020-05-22 Update COVID-19 in South Korea korea, Republic of Increased by 250% of existing indirect employment-cost subsidies (to W400,000 per worker) in the event an employee reduces work hours for COVID-19-related family care, coupled with relaxing eligibility criteria (e.g. the minimum employment duration from 6 months to 1 month). 2020-03-25 Employment,Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://korea.ahk.de/fileadmin/AHK_Korea/Navigation_menu/News/COVID19/Update_CO…
2020-05-22 Govt asks states to disburse ex-gratia amount under National Social Assistance Programme in two days india Rs1000 to all beneficiaries under the National Social Assistance Program (NSAP) for elderly, widows and disabled receiving social pensions (35M beneficiaries) 2020-04-06 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/govt-asks-states-…
2020-05-22 2020 Supplementary Budget Proposal korea, Republic of South Korea has allocated a nearly 20 trillion won support package to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. This includes giving parent employees up to 5 days of childcare leave along with the pay of 50,000 won per day, respectively54. 2020-03-04 Family benefits,Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro http://english.moef.go.kr/pc/selectTbPressCenterDtl.do?boardCd=N0001&seq=4852
2020-05-22 Finance Minister Details COVID Assistance Programme jamaica Local Government Ministry allocated $150 million to supplement the Poor Relief programme. 2020-03-24 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20200324/finance-minister-detai…
2020-05-22 Latvian government considers adopting unemployed persons aid benefit latvia Latvia may introduce an unemployed persons aid benefit. This support would be paid if a person fails to find a job after the end of the period of payments of unemployment benefits. This solution was discussed during a meeting of the government work group for support of entrepreneurship and the employed on Wednesday, 15 April. It is expected that an insured person who receives unemployed person benefit in accordance with the Law on Unemployment Insurance will have the right to request… 2020-04-15 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19, Contributory socpro https://bnn-news.com/latvian-government-considers-adopting-unemployed-persons-a…
2020-05-22 Finance Minister Details COVID Assistance Programme jamaica PATH beneficiaries would ordinarily receive a payment in April and then in June. They will, however, be getting a special payment in May. 2020-03-24 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20200324/finance-minister-detai…
2020-05-22 Finance Minister Details COVID Assistance Programme jamaica The Supporting Employees with Transfer of Cash (SET Cash) programme will also provide temporary cash transfers to individuals from any sector where it can be verified that they lost their employment since March 10 when the first COVID case was confirmed here. 2020-03-24 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20200324/finance-minister-detai…
2020-05-22 Government announces new stimulus measures as Coronavirus impact escalates australia The Government is providing up to $100,000 to eligible small and medium sized businesses, and not‑for-profits (including charities) that employ people, with a minimum payment of $20,000. Under the enhanced scheme from the first package, employers will receive a payment equal to 100 per cent of their salary and wages withheld (up from 50 per cent), with the maximum payment being increased from $25,000 to $50,000. In addition, the minimum payment is being increased from $2,000 to $10,000. The… 2020-03-22 Employment Published Measures summary covid19, Non-contributory socpro https://westernweekender.com.au/2020/03/government-announces-new-stimulus-measu…
2020-05-22 Greece’s Seasonal Tourism Staff to Receive Support in View of Covid-19 greece Unemployment benefit payments will be extended by 2 months for those whose entitlement ends on 31 March. Tourism Ministry in cooperation with the Labor and Social Security Ministry have introduced a support measure for the country’s seasonal workers: the extension of unemployment benefits for two months (April and May) for those whose unemployment card expired during the first three months of the year and were to be employed this tourism season. According to the labor ministry, the… 2020-03-20 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://news.gtp.gr/2020/03/20/greeces-seasonal-tourism-staff-receive-support-v…
2020-05-22 Government announces new stimulus measures as Coronavirus impact escalates australia The Government will allow individuals in financial stress as a result of the Coronavirus to access up to $10,000 of their superannuation in 2019-20 and a further $10,000 in 2020-21. 2020-03-22 Old-age pensions Published Measures summary covid19, Contributory socpro https://westernweekender.com.au/2020/03/government-announces-new-stimulus-measu…
2020-05-22 COVID-19: Emergency tax measures adopted in Greece greece Enterprises that their operation is mandatory suspended shall be liable to pay 60% of the agreed rent for their business premises for the months March and April. Tenants whose employment contract is suspended are allowed to pay only 60% of their monthly rent on main residence in March and April. 2020-03-20 Housing,Employment policies Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.ey.com/en_gr/tax/tax-alerts/covid-19-emergency-tax-measures-adopted…