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2020-05-11 Cuba: Transferencia monetaria de 250 pesos mensuales para asistentes integrales de salud y equipos de lavandería cuba cubatel.com (30.04.2020) Se pagará una estimulación a aquellos trabajadores que laboran en los 31 hospitales dispuestos en Cuba para la atención a pacientes de coronavirus. Se trata de los asistentes integrales de salud y los equipos de lavandería. Estas personas recibirán un pago mensual extra del… Additional 250 Cuban pesos monthly will be paid will be paid to those workers who work in the 31 hospitals arranged in Cuba to care for coronavirus patients. These are comprehensive health assistants and laundry teams. 2020-04-30 Hoy se anunciaron nuevas medidas de Cuba para el enfrentamiento el coronavirus. En las reuniones habituales que sostienen las autoridades cubanas se dieron a conocer algunos cambios que llegarán a las rutinas de vida de la Isla. De acuerdo al Ministro de Economía, Alejandro Gil, desde este… Health,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.cubatel.com/blog/coronavirus-cuba/cuales-son-las-nuevas-medidas-de-…
2020-05-11 Cuba: Se garantiza asistencia social a trabajadores por cuenta propia y trabajadores cíclicos cuba tvavila.icrt.cu (16.04.2020) Los trabajadores por cuenta propia que no han podido mantener su negocio o resultan más vulnerables a la COVID-19, son beneficiados por la asistencia social en Cuba, anunció hoy Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera, ministra de Trabajo y Seguridad Social.   Self-employed workers who have been unable to maintain their business or are more vulnerable to COVID-19, are eligible to social assistance. 2020-04-30 Social assistance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed mmarquez http://www.tvavila.icrt.cu/cuba-garantiza-asistencia-social-a-trabajadores-por-…
2020-05-11 Cuba: Prórroga de 6 meses de las prestaciones de carácter temporal cuba mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) Se prorrogan por un plazo de 6 meses, el término de vigencia de las prestaciones familiares con carácter temporal establecidas bajo el artículo 272 del decreto no. 283 del Consejo de Ministros.   Extension of 6 months of temporary family benefits established under article 272 of decree no. 283 of the Council of Ministers. 2020-04-30 Family benefits,Social assistance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, family mmarquez http://www.mtss.gob.cu/
2020-05-11 Cuba: Subsidio para padres trabajadores por el cuidado de sus hijos cuba mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) La madre, padre o tutor que tengan condición de trabajadores y estén encargados del cuidado del menor al que se le haya suspendido la escuela primaria y especial, reciben durante el primer mes una garantía salarila equivalente al 100% de su salario básico; subsecuentemente… The mother, father or guardian who have the status of workers and are in charge of the care of the minor who has been suspended from primary and special school, receive during the first month a salary guarantee equivalent to 100% of their basic salary; subsequently, the compensation will be 60%. This also applies to parents and guardians who have decided not to take their children to the Children's Circles or to private caregivers, even when these centers have not been closed. 2020-04-30 Family benefits,Children,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, family mmarquez http://www.mtss.gob.cu/
2020-05-11 Cuba: Reubicación de trabajadores y garantía salarial cuba mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) Los trabajadores que no pueden continuar desempeñando su trabajo debido a los cambios actuales, deben ser reubicados en otros trabajos teniendo en cuenta las necesidades actuales del territorio, como la producción de alimentos y en el cuidado de personas en situación de… Workers who cannot continue performing their jobs due to the current changes, should be relocated to other jobs taking into account the current needs of the territory, such as food production and caring for the vulnerable. Those who do not accept a relocation without a good cause, won't receive salary, but will maintain the employment relationship. In case the relocation is not possible for other reasons, the worker will receive 100% of his basic salary the first month, and 60% of it from the… 2020-04-30 Employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez http://www.mtss.gob.cu/
2020-05-11 Cuba: Adultos mayores y personas con condiciones de fragilidad no deben trabajar y reciben salario cuba mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) Como medida preventiva, el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social declaró que los adultos mayores en condición de fragilidad, y otros trabajadores en situación de salud frágil, no seguirán laborando. En estos casos los trabajadores seguirán devengando el 100% de su… Elderly workers and other workers with health-preconditions cannot go to work. As a guarantee, they will receive 100% of their minimum salary during the first month, and 60% afterwards until the confinement period ends. 2020-04-30 Health,Employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez http://www.radioreloj.cu/es/destacadas/trabajadores-cubanos-protegidos-ante-el-…
2020-05-11 Argentina: Gobierno nacional creó fondo especial de 1.700 millones de pesos para fortalecer respuesta ante el COVID-19 argentina argentina.gob.ar (10.03.2020) En el marco del fortalecimiento de la respuesta del país ante el avance del nuevo coronavirus, el Gobierno nacional anunció la creación de un fondo especial de 1.700 millones de pesos destinados a la adquisición de equipamiento de laboratorio y de hospitales, con el… Creation of a special fund of $1700 million argentinian pesos for the financing of the necessary hospital and laboratory equipment. 2020-03-10 En el marco del fortalecimiento de la respuesta del país ante el avance del nuevo coronavirus, el Gobierno nacional anunció la creación de un fondo especial de 1.700 millones de pesos destinados a la adquisición de equipamiento de laboratorio y de hospitales, con el objetivo de reforzar los… Health,Financing Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/gobierno-nacional-creo-fondo-especial-de-…
2020-05-10 Argentina: Refuerzos en la política alimentaria argentina argentina.gob.ar (17.03.2020) Se estableció un incremento de las partidas para la asistencia alimentaria en comedores escolares, comedores comunitarios y merenderos. “Es un refuerzo presupuestario adicional sobre la base de que estamos trabajando para ir a un esquema de viandas o de entrega de… Increase in the budget of food assistance in school meals and community diners. In addition, the program "Tarjeta Alimentar", targeted to parents with children with up to 6 years of age, will be toped up every week (before it was every 3 weeks). 2020-03-17 El ministro de Desarrollo Social, Daniel Arroyo, anunció hoy refuerzos en la política alimentaria, en los planes sociales y en la Asignación Universal por Hijo (AUH), con el fin de garantizar el acceso a la alimentación y sostener a los sectores más vulnerables en el marco de la pandemia del Covid-… Family benefits,Children,Social assistance,Food and nutrition Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19, family mmarquez https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/coronavirus-refuerzos-en-la-politica-alim…
2020-05-10 Argentina: El Gobierno amplía a 12 la red nacional de Hospitales Modulares de Emergencia argentina argentina.gob.ar (03.04.2020) Frente a la Emergencia Sanitaria decretada por el Gobierno Nacional para contener el Coronavirus-COVID 19, el Ministerio de Obras Públicas construirá otros cuatro Hospitales Modulares de Emergencia, ampliando la red nacional de 8 a un total de 12. Four more Emergency Hospitals are going to be set up in order to support the health system in the context of COVID-19. 2020-02-18 Frente a la Emergencia Sanitaria decretada por el Gobierno Nacional para contener el Coronavirus-COVID 19, el Ministerio de Obras Públicas construirá otros cuatro Hospitales Modulares de Emergencia, ampliando la red nacional de 8 a un total de 12. Al respecto, Katopodis anunció: “Aumentamos a 12… Health Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 mmarquez https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/el-gobierno-amplia-12-la-red-nacional-de-…
2020-05-10 Argentina: Congelamiento temporal de alquileres y suspensión de desalojos argentina argentina.gob.ar (29.03.2020) El Gobierno Nacional resuelve suspender en todo el territorio nacional, hasta el día 30 de septiembre, el desalojo de inmuebles por falta de pago. Del mismo modo establece prorrogar, hasta la misma fecha, la vigencia de los contratos de locación cuyo vencimiento haya… Suspension, until September 30, of the eviction of buildings for lack of payment, and extension, until the same date, of the validity of the lease contracts whose expiration has operated since last March 20. In turn, the freezing of the price of rental contracts is provided, and the amount corresponding to the month of March of the current year must be paid until September 30. 2020-03-29 Emergencia Sanitaria COVID-19 - Alquileres Suspensión de desalojos y congelamiento de precios hasta el 30 de septiembre del 2020. Decreto 320/2020 En esta página Términos Suspensión de desalojos Prórroga de contratos Congelamiento de precios Excepción al congelamiento de precios… Housing Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.argentina.gob.ar/justicia/derechofacil/leysimple/emergencia-sanitar…
2020-05-10 Argentina: El gobierno prohibió los despidos y las suspensiones por 60 días argentina infobae.com (01.04.2020) Ell Poder Ejecutivo decretó este miércoles que se prohíben “los despidos sin justa causa y por las causales de falta o disminución de trabajo y fuerza mayor por el plazo de 60 días". La misma medida rige en el caso de suspensiones “por las causales de fuerza mayor o falta o… The government prohibited dismissals and suspensions "without fair cause" or due to "force majeure". 2020-03-31 El Gobierno prohibió despidos y suspensiones. La decisión fue oficializada por decreto luego de que en las últimas jornadas Alberto Fernández haya cuestionado públicamente a los empresarios que decidieron echar a trabajadores en medio de la pandemia de coronavirus y el parate económico producto de… Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.infobae.com/politica/2020/04/01/el-gobierno-prohibio-los-despidos-y…
2020-05-10 Argentina: Creación del programa de apoyo al sistema productivo en el área de insumos, equipamiento y tecnología sanitaria argentina boletinoficial.gob.ar (31.03.2020) Con el objeto de asistir al sector de la salud pública y a las empresas, emprendedores e instituciones públicas dentro del marco de la emergencia sanitaria, el Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo crea un programa de apoyo que pone a disposición los instrumentos de… The Ministry of Productive Development will provide financial assistance and support to companies, entrepreneurs and public institutions that develop productive and technological solutions in the Argentine territory, mainly in the medical-sanitary sector, whose purpose is to contribute to the approach, containment, treatment and mitigation of the Coronavirus COVID-19. 2020-03-31 MINISTERIO DE DESARROLLO PRODUCTIVO Resolución 132/2020 RESOL-2020-132-APN-MDP   Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 31/03/2020 VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-19029478-APN-DGD#MPYT, la Ley de Ministerios N° 22.520 (texto ordenado por Decreto Nº 438/92) y sus modificaciones, la Ley N° 27.541 de Solidaridad… Health,Financing Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227340/20200401
2020-05-10 Argentina: Cobertura médica para niñas y niños cuya inscripción no pudo finalizarse argentina boletinoficial.gob.ar (07.04.2020) A través de la resolución 309/2020, el Gobierno Nacional dispone que los hijos de afiliados a Agentes del Seguro de Salud o Entidades de Medicina Prepaga, nacidos a partir del 20 de febrero de 2020 y por los cuales no se haya podido completar el trámite del DNI,… Children of insured workers to the who were born on or after February 20th, and whose inscription to the system could not be finalized, are covered for medical services up until the confinement period ends. 2020-04-07 SUPERINTENDENCIA DE SERVICIOS DE SALUD Resolución 309/2020 RESOL-2020-309-APN-SSS#MS   Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 07/04/2020 VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-23811600-APN-GGE#SSS del Registro de la SUPERINTENDENCIA DE SERVICIOS DE SALUD, las Leyes Nº 17.671, Nº 23.660, Nº 23.661, Nº 24.977, Nº 26.… Health insurance,Children Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 mmarquez https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227677/20200409
2020-05-10 Argentina: El COVID-19 se considera como enfermedad profesional argentina boletinoficial.gob.ar (14.04.2020) A través del decreto 367/2020, el Gobierno Nacional dispone que la COVID-19 producida por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, será considerada una enfermedad presuntivamente de carácter profesional. De este modo las Aseguradoras de Riesgos del Trabajo (ARTs) deberán…   The COVID-19 will be considered a presumptively professional disease. In this way, the Occupational Risk Insurers (ARTs) must adapt their coverage so that the affected workers receive, immediately, the corresponding benefits. 2020-04-14 Decreto 367/2020 DECNU-2020-367-APN-PTE - Enfermedad de carácter profesional no listada.   Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 13/04/2020 VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-25188323- -APN-DGDMT#MPYT, las Leyes Nº 19.587, N° 24.241, N° 24.557, Nº 26.122, N° 26.773, N° 27.348, y Nº 27.541 y sus respectivas… Occupational accidents and diseases Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227750/20200414
2020-05-10 Argentina: Salario complementario para trabajadores en el sector privado argentina boletinoficial.gob.ar (20.04.2020) El Decreto 376/2020 sobre el Programa de Asistencia de Emergencia al Trabajo y la Producción estableció un salario complementario correspondiente al mes de febrero, que consiste en una asignación abonada por el Estado Nacional (50%) para los trabajadores y las… Complementary salary: an allowance paid by the National State (50%) for workers in an employment relationship in the private sector. 2020-04-20 PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA DE EMERGENCIA AL TRABAJO Y LA PRODUCCIÓN Decreto 376/2020 DECNU-2020-376-APN-PTE - Ampliación Decreto N° 332/2020.   Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 19/04/2020 VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-26600102-APN-DGD#MPYT, la Ley Nº 27.541, los Decretos Nros. 260 del 12 de marzo de 2020… Employment,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 mmarquez https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227988/20200420
2020-05-10 Argentina: Postergación o reducción de hasta el 95% de contribuciones patronales al SIPA argentina boletinoficial.gob.ar (20.04.2020) El Decreto 376/2020 sobre el Programa de Asistencia de Emergencia al Trabajo y la Producción establece la postergación o reducción de hasta el NOVENTA Y CINCO POR CIENTO (95%) del pago de las contribuciones patronales al Sistema Integrado Previsional Argentino.   Postponement or reduction of up to NINETY FIVE PERCENT (95%) of the payment of employer contributions to the Argentine Integrated Social Security System (SIPA). 2020-04-20 PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA DE EMERGENCIA AL TRABAJO Y LA PRODUCCIÓN Decreto 376/2020 DECNU-2020-376-APN-PTE - Ampliación Decreto N° 332/2020.   Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 19/04/2020 VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-26600102-APN-DGD#MPYT, la Ley Nº 27.541, los Decretos Nros. 260 del 12 de marzo de 2020… Old-age pensions,Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 mmarquez https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227988/20200420
2020-05-10 Argentina: Créditos para el pago de sueldos argentina argentina.gob.ar (19.04.2020) Los bancos que sean agentes de pagos de salarios deberán ofrecer préstamos a PyMEs para el pago de sueldos de marzo a una tasa fija del 24% por un año, con un periodo de gracia de tres meses. Además, se destinaron 30 mil millones de pesos al Fondo de Garantías… Banks that process employees' payments have to offer SMEs loans for the payment of employees' salaries. The loands are provided at a 24% fixed annual rate, with a grace period of three months. 2020-04-19 Créditos para el pago de sueldos a tasa fija del 24% Los bancos que sean agentes de pagos de salarios deberán ofrecer préstamos a PyMEs para el pago de sueldos de marzo a una tasa fija del 24% por un año, con un periodo de gracia de tres meses. Además, se destinaron 30 mil millones de pesos al… Employment,Financing Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.argentina.gob.ar/produccion/medidas-pymes-covid#2
2020-05-08 Pakistan: Social Protection and COVID-19 pakistan Jinnah Institute (05.05.2020) Social Protection and COVID-19 2020-05-08 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary covid19 pmassetti https://jinnah-institute.org/publication/social-protection-and-covid-19/
2020-05-08 Covid-19 and social protection needs: who are the most vulnerable? Institute of Development Studies (07.05.2020) Covid-19 has created a multi-layered crisis in societies across the world. Apart from the devastating direct effects of the pandemic on those infected and their families, health systems, economies, education, social life and psychological wellbeing have… 2020-05-08 Difficult-to-cover groups Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/covid-19-and-social-protection-needs-who-are-the…
2020-05-08 Half the world's workers face losing their jobs, says ILO Al Jazeera (29.04.2020) The loss in working hours due to the coronavirus pandemic means 1.6 billion workers may lose their livelihoods. 2020-05-08 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/world-workers-face-losing-jobs-ilo-200427171…
2020-05-08 Guidelines on the COVID-19 Community Isolation Benefit Package (CCIBP) philippines, the Provided by accredited Community Isolation Units certified by the DOH to benefit all Filipinos who who are suspect, probable and confirmed COVID-19 positive (cannot self-isolate). The case rate is Ph 22,449 or about US$440.18 for those who were able to complete 14 day quarantine. 2020-04-14 Cash sickness benefits Published Measures summary covid19 pmassetti https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/circulars/2020/circ2020-0012.pdf
2020-05-08 PhilHealth guarantees continuing coverage for Covid-19 patients philippines, the The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation assured the public it is committed to pay benefits due all Covid-19 patients regardless of their admission date, upholding its earlier announcement that it pays at cost until April 14, and through its new case rate packages starting April 15 onwards. The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation assured the public it is committed to pay benefits due all Covid-19 patients regardless of their admission date, upholding its earlier announcement that it pays at cost until April 14, and through its new case rate packages starting April 15 onwards. 2020-04-16 Cash sickness benefits Published Measures summary covid19 pmassetti https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/news/2020/cont_coverage.php
2020-05-08 Brazil: Distribution of 323 thousand food baskets for vulnerable populations brazil folha.uol.com.br (21.04.2020) The federal government will distribute 323,400 baskets to serve vulnerable populations - Indigenous peoples, quilombolas and settlers - during the new coronavirus pandemic. The federal government will distribute 323,400 food baskets ("cestas básicas") to serve vulnerable populations - Indigenous peoples, quilombolas and settlers - during the new coronavirus pandemic. The measure will be implemented by the Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights, and it will have a cost of about R$90 per food basket, with an estimated total cost of R$40 million (USD$8 million). 2020-04-21 Difficult-to-cover groups,Food and nutrition Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/cotidiano/2020/04/governo-ira-distribuir-323-mil-…
2020-05-08 Brazil: School meals will be delivered to the families brazil planalto.gov.br (07.04.2020) During the period of suspension of classes in public schools of basic education due to an emergency or public calamity, it is authorized, throughout the national territory, on an exceptional basis, the immediate distribution to parents or guardians of students enrolled… Distribution of school meals to the families is approved at the national level, with a budget of R$1.5 billion, and it is expected to cover about 40 million students and 150,000 schools. 2020-04-07 Presidency of the Republic Sub -General Secretariat for Legal Affairs   LAW No. 13,987, OF APRIL 7, 2020   Amends Law 11,947, of June 16, 2009, to authorize, exceptionally, during the period of suspension of classes due to an emergency or public calamity, the distribution of foodstuffs purchased… Children,Food and nutrition Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez http://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_Ato2019-2022/2020/Lei/L13987.htm
2020-05-08 Brazil: Government will direct R $4.5 billion of DPVAT to reinforce SUS budget brazil valorinveste.globo.com (16.03.2020) The government will direct R$4.5 billion that are in the DPVAT (a compulsory insurance paid by motor vehicles’ owners) fund to reinforce the SUS budget (Universal Health Insurance), Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said earlier. He said that a source was thus found… Redirection of R$4.5 billion that are in the DPVAT (a compulsory insurance paid by motor vehicles’ owners) fund to reinforce the SUS budget (Universal Health Insurance). 2020-04-07 Health insurance,Financing Published_SS_Monitor covid19 mmarquez https://valorinveste.globo.com/mercados/brasil-e-politica/noticia/2020/03/16/go…
2020-05-08 Brazil: Aid for informal and independent workers - "Coronavoucher" brazil planalto.gov.br (02.04.2020) The benefit of continuous provision (BPC) is going to be granted to workers in the informal sector and to the self-employed. The benefit of R$600 (approx. USD $120) will be provided for the period of three months and to a maximum of two members of the same family unit… The benefit of continuous provision (BPC) is going to be granted to workers in the informal sector and to the self-employed. The benefit of R$600 will be provided for the period of three months and to a maximum of two members of the same family unit whose family income is below a certain threshold; single mothers will receive two assistance quotas every month. Albeit benefit-tested, recipients of Bolsa Família are still eligible for this benefit, provided the family income is below a certain… 2020-05-08 Cash transfers Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed mmarquez https://labs.ebanx.com/en/news/economy/people-registered-for-covid-19-emergency…
2020-05-08 Brazil: De-centralization of financial resources for states and municipalities brazil coronavirus.saude.gov.br (March 2020) The Ministry of Health approved the de-centralization of financial resources (about R$ 5 billion, or USD 1 billion) to States and Municipalities to support local actions. De-centralization of financial resources (about R$ 5 billion, or USD 1 billion) to States and Municipalities to support local actions 2020-03-08 Health,Health insurance,Financing Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://coronavirus.saude.gov.br/
2020-05-08 Brazil: Telemedicine consultations and medication at home brazil coronavirus.saude.gov.br (March 2020) The Ministry of Health has increased, at the federal level, flexibilities for self-isolated citizens to resort to telemedicine consultations and to receive medication at home. Introduction of flexibilities for self-isolated citizens to resort to telemedicine consultations and to receive medication at home. 2020-03-08 Since the beginning of the pandemic, every effort is being made by the Federal Government, States and Municipalities to strengthen and preserve the system so as to ensure that it is not overloaded and therefore able to attend to the needs of those affected by the virus without compromising the… Health,Health insurance Published Measures summary covid19, service delivery mmarquez https://coronavirus.saude.gov.br/
2020-05-08 Government announces new stimulus measures as Coronavirus impact escalates australia The Government is temporarily expanding eligibility to income support payments and establishing a new, time-limited Coronavirus supplement to be paid at a rate of $550 per fortnight 2020-03-22 Cash transfers covid19 mastertest
2020-05-08 Overview of country tax policy measures in response to COVID-19 crisis. A compilation of tax policy measures taken by governments has also been produced by the OECD Secretariat and can be found at 2020-05-08 covid19 pmassetti http://www.oecd.org/tax/covid-19-tax-policy-and-other-measures.xlsm
2020-05-08 India: EPFO income dips as deposits are deferred, withdrawals rise india livemint.com (08.05.2020) The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to face an income crisis, which will have a direct bearing on millions of its subscribers’ PF earnings in 2020-21. A million workers have already withdrawn their EPF savings in last five weeks to tide over income loss… 2020-05-08 Pensions Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor covid19 pmassetti https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/epfo-income-dips-as-deposits-ar…
2020-05-07 Cameroun: Augmentation du niveau des allocations familiales cameroon cnps.cm (30.04.2020) La CNPS a décidé l’augmentation du niveau des allocations familiales de 2 800 FCFA à 4 500 FCFA. Augmentation du niveau des allocations familiales de 2 800 FCFA à 4 500 FCFA. 2020-04-30 Au rang des 6 mesures prises par le chef de l’Etat en ce qui concerne la sécurité sociale, figure en bonne place la revalorisation des anciennes pensions très attendue. C’est officiel depuis le 30 avril 2020, les pensions de retraite n’ayant pas bénéficié de la revalorisation automatique survenue… Family benefits Published Measures summary covid19, family mmarquez https://www.cnps.cm/index.php/fr/a-propos/item/2395-reduction-de-l-impact-socio…
2020-05-07 Cameroun: Continuation du paiement des prestations familiales cameroon cnps.cm (30.04.2020) La CNPS a décidé le maintien, pendant les trois prochains mois, à savoir de mai à juillet, du paiement des allocations familiales aux personnels des entreprises ne pouvant s’acquitter des cotisations sociales ou ayant mis leurs personnels en congé technique en raison de la… Continuation, pendant les trois prochains mois, à savoir de mai à juillet, du paiement des allocations familiales aux personnels des entreprises ne pouvant s’acquitter des cotisations sociales ou ayant mis leurs personnels en congé technique en raison de la baisse conjoncturelle d’activité, notamment dans la restauration, l’hôtellerie, les transports. 2020-04-30 Au rang des 6 mesures prises par le chef de l’Etat en ce qui concerne la sécurité sociale, figure en bonne place la revalorisation des anciennes pensions très attendue. C’est officiel depuis le 30 avril 2020, les pensions de retraite n’ayant pas bénéficié de la revalorisation automatique survenue… Family benefits Published Measures summary covid19, family mmarquez https://www.cnps.cm/index.php/fr/a-propos/item/2395-reduction-de-l-impact-socio…
2020-05-07 Cameroun: Étalement sur trois mois du paiement de la dette des cotisations sociales cameroon cnps.cm (30.04.2020) La CNPS a décidé l’étalement sur trois mois du paiement de la dette des cotisations sociales des mois d’avril, mai et juin 2020, sur demande justifiée. Étalement sur trois mois du paiement de la dette des cotisations sociales des mois d’avril, mai et juin 2020, sur demande justifiée. 2020-04-30 Au rang des 6 mesures prises par le chef de l’Etat en ce qui concerne la sécurité sociale, figure en bonne place la revalorisation des anciennes pensions très attendue. C’est officiel depuis le 30 avril 2020, les pensions de retraite n’ayant pas bénéficié de la revalorisation automatique survenue… Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 mmarquez https://www.cnps.cm/index.php/fr/a-propos/item/2395-reduction-de-l-impact-socio…
2020-05-07 Lithuania: For the self-employed: how to get a subsidy during the period of quarantine? lithuania Employment services (31.03.2020) During emergencies and quarantine, the state provides support to the self-employed. Applications for benefits are available to the self-employed from 5 April. One benefit is granted and paid to one self-employed person, regardless of the number of self-employed… Subsidy to the self-employed. The benefit will also be available to persons exempt from social security contributions, such as pensioners or the disabled. The amount of the benefit is equal to the amount of the minimum consumption needs of the current year – 257 Eur per month. 2020-03-31 For the self-employed: how to get a subsidy during the period of quarantine? For the self-employed: how to get a subsidy during the period of quarantine? During emergencies and quarantine, the state provides support to the self-employed. Applications for benefits are available to the self-… Employment,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, self-employed siha https://uzt.lt/en/subsidies-for-self-employed/
2020-05-07 Lithuania: Subsidies to employers during downtime lithuania Employment services (31.03.2020) If the employer declares downtime during the quarantine and the extreme situation, employees should be paid no less than the minimum monthly salary, which will be partially offset by the state. The employers can apply for subsidies to Employment Services from the… Subsidies to employers during downtime. The amount of the subsidy is calculated as a percentage of the salary calculated for the employee. Employees should be paid no less than the minimum monthly salary. The subsidy continues until the Government revokes an emergency situation, quarantine or the deadline for declaring at least one of them expires. 2020-03-31 Subsidies to employers during downtime If the employer declares downtime during the quarantine and the extreme situation, employees should be paid no less than the minimum monthly salary, which will be partially offset by the state. The employers can apply for subsidies to Employment Services from… Employment,Shocks & extreme events Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants siha https://uzt.lt/en/subsidies-for-employers/
2020-05-07 Cameroun: Annulation des pénalités de retard de paiement des cotisations sociales cameroon cnps.cm (30.04.2020) La CNPS a décidé l’annulation des pénalités de retard de paiement des cotisations sociales dues à la CNPS, sur demande justifiée Annulation des pénalités de retard de paiement des cotisations sociales dues à la CNPS, sur demande justifiée 2020-04-30 Au rang des 6 mesures prises par le chef de l’Etat en ce qui concerne la sécurité sociale, figure en bonne place la revalorisation des anciennes pensions très attendue. C’est officiel depuis le 30 avril 2020, les pensions de retraite n’ayant pas bénéficié de la revalorisation automatique survenue… Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 mmarquez https://www.cnps.cm/index.php/fr/a-propos/item/2395-reduction-de-l-impact-socio…
2020-05-07 Cameroun: Suspension temporaire des contrôles sur place de la Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale (CNPS) cameroon cnps.cm (30.04.2020) La CNPS a décidé la suspension, pour une durée de trois mois, à savoir avril, mai et juin, des contrôles sur place de la Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale (CNPS). La CNPS a décidé la suspension, pour une durée de trois mois, à savoir avril, mai et juin, des contrôles sur place de la Caisse Nationale de Prévoyance Sociale (CNPS). 2020-04-30 Au rang des 6 mesures prises par le chef de l’Etat en ce qui concerne la sécurité sociale, figure en bonne place la revalorisation des anciennes pensions très attendue. C’est officiel depuis le 30 avril 2020, les pensions de retraite n’ayant pas bénéficié de la revalorisation automatique survenue… Contribution collection and compliance Published_SS_Monitor contribution collection, covid19 mmarquez https://www.cnps.cm/index.php/fr/a-propos/item/2395-reduction-de-l-impact-socio…
2020-05-07 Myanmar: Quarantined workers will receive paid sick leave and the maternity cash benefit myanmar dfdl.com (06.04.2020) During the period of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Social Security Board (SSB) and the Ministry of Laboyr, Immigration and Population (MOLIP) have issued notifications in relation to social security benefits for the insured workers who are quarantined or are sick (including COVID… Quarantined workers will receive paid sick leave and the maternity cash benefits. 2020-04-06 Myanmar Legal Update: Highlights of Instructions, Notifications and Announcements on Prevention and Control of COVID-19 for Factories, Establishments and Construction Sites   Back As of 5 May 2020, the number of COVID-19 positive cases in Myanmar is 161 and 6 deaths have been reported. The… Cash sickness benefits,Maternity Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.dfdl.com/resources/legal-and-tax-updates/myanmar-legal-update-highl…
2020-05-07 Myanmar: Dismissed workers will continue having access to social security benefits myanmar zicolaw.com (20.03.2020) On 20 March 2020, MOLIP issued Notification No. 64/2020 stating that employees who become unemployed arising from redundancy or temporary/permanent closing of factories such as CMP, hotel and tourism and SMEs, will get one year free medical treatment, medical costs and… Dismissed workers in the garment, hotel, tourism sector, and from SMEs, will get one year free medical treatment, medical costs and travelling.  2020-02-20 C. Labour On 17 March 2020, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population (“MOLIP”) issued a notice letter suspending the issuance of overseas employment certificate and oversea employees’ application from 18 March 2020. On 20 March 2020, MOLIP issued Notification No. 64/2020 stating that… Medical care,Health insurance,Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.zicolaw.com/resources/alerts/myanmar-updates-on-the-covid-19-pandem…
2020-05-07 Myanmar: Extension of deadline for social security payments myanmar globalnewlightofmyanmar.com (23.03.2020) The Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population issued an order (No. 63/2020) dated 20 March extending the deadline for social security payments from 15 days to three months in accordance with the Article 100 of Social Security Law (2012). Extension of deadline of 3 months for social security payments of both employers and employees. 2020-03-23 The Ministry of Labour, Immigration and Population issued an order (No. 63/2020) dated 20 March extending the deadline for social security payments from 15 days to three months in accordance with the Article 100 of Social Security Law (2012). The purpose of the deadline extension is to help… Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/govt-extends-social-security-payments-d…
2020-05-07 UN Secretary-General Policy Brief: A Disability-Inclusive Response to COVID-19 Already facing exclusion in employment, persons with disabilities are more likely to lose their job and experience greater difficulties returning to work during recovery. In most countries social protection systems offer little support to persons with disabilities and their families with much less… 2020-05-07 Disability Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention covid19 pmassetti https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/sg_policy_brief_on_persons_with_disab…
2020-05-07 Belgique (SPF):COVID-19 mésures de prévention et réglementation du travail belgium Le Service Public Fédéral Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale (SPF) a publié plusieurs guides sur COVID-19 qui traitent les questions suivantes: Quelles mesures de prévention l’employeur peut-il prendre ? Et quelles sont les conséquences en matière de réglementation du travail ? Coronavirus :… 2020-05-07 Unemployment,Employment policies,Prevention of occupational risks Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention covid19, prevention btreichel https://emploi.belgique.be/fr/themes/coronavirus
2020-05-07 Colombia: “Orientaciones para la reducción del riesgo de contagio de Covid-19 en actividades industriales en el sector minero y energético” colombia El Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social de Colombia ha expedido varios documentos técnicos para la emergencia sanitaria generada por el Coronavirus COVID-19. Entre estos se incluye un documento con orientaciones para la reducción del riesgo de contagio de Covid-19 en actividades industriales en… 2020-05-07 Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention covid19, prevention btreichel https://www.minsalud.gov.co/salud/publica/PET/Paginas/Documentos-tecnicos-covid…
2020-05-07 Peru (INACAL): Guía para la limpieza y desinfección de manos y superficies en los hogares peru El Instituto Nacional de Calidad (Inacal) de Perú, organismo público adscrito al Ministerio de la Producción, aprobó la Guía para la limpieza y desinfección de manos y superficies, aplicable a nivel doméstico, como medida para prevenir la propagación de infecciones en los hogares del país. La Guía… 2020-05-07 Health Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention covid19, prevention btreichel https://www.inacal.gob.pe/
2020-05-07 UK: Information campaign ‘Keeping Britain’s energy flowing’ united kingdom The UK Energy Networks Association (ENA) has launched a public information campaign entitled ‘Keeping Britain’s energy flowing’ as a response to the coronavirus. To learn more about the campaign, please visit https://news.energynetworks.org/coronavirus.   2020-05-07 Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention covid19, prevention btreichel https://news.energynetworks.org/coronavirus
2020-05-06 Croatia: Temporary suspension of employment and self-employment grants croatia home.kpmg/hr (26.03.2020) Temporary suspension of previous grants for self-employment and employment in order to secure additional funds for preserving jobs in COVID 19 affected sectors. Temporary suspension of previous grants for self-employment and employment in order to secure additional funds for preserving jobs in COVID 19 affected sectors. 2020-03-26 Employment,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed mmarquez https://home.kpmg/hr/en/home/insights/2020/03/overview-of-government-s-job-pres…
2020-05-06 Croatia: Grants to self-employed exempted from personal income tax croatia koronavirus.hr (23.03.2020) Grants to self-employed individuals used to alleviate the effect of the current crisis would not be regarded as taxable receipts (i.e. they will not be subject to personal income tax from self-employed activity). Grants to self-employed individuals used to alleviate the effect of the current crisis would not be regarded as taxable receipts (i.e. they will not be subject to personal income tax from self-employed activity). 2020-03-23 Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed mmarquez https://www.koronavirus.hr/hrvatski-zavod-za-zaposljavanje/292
2020-05-06 Croatia: Co-financing of pension insurance for seasonal workers croatia koronavirus.hr (17.03.2020) For employers in the hospitality and tourism industry there will be financial assistance for up to six months, and co-financing the cost of the extended pension insurance. The proposal is to extend the entitlements for a period longer than 6 months, and financial… For employers in the hospitality and tourism industry there will be financial assistance for up to six months, and co-financing the cost of the extended pension insurance. The proposal is to extend the entitlements for a period longer than 6 months, and financial assistance may not be lower than the minimum wage, minus the compulsory insurance contributions (for 2020, it amounts to HRK 1,625.00). The cost of the extended pension insurance that the Institute can co-finance is HRK 664.39.   2020-03-17 Old-age pensions,Financing Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.koronavirus.hr/donesene-nove-mjere-potpore-za-ocuvanje-radnih-mjest…
2020-05-06 Croatia: Minimum wage for persons with disabilities croatia koronavirus.hr (17.03.2020) A minimum wage will be provided for persons with disabilities for retention in employment. Employers can pay the financial compensation due to the quota for the employment of persons with disabilities later. A minimum wage will be provided for persons with disabilities for retention in employment. Employers can pay the financial compensation due to the quota for the employment of persons with disabilities later. 2020-03-17 Disability,Contribution collection and compliance Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.koronavirus.hr/donesene-nove-mjere-potpore-za-ocuvanje-radnih-mjest…