| 2020-04-15 |
St. Kitts and Nevis: Government injects $12 million into the Severance Payment Fund as part of its COVID-19 response |
saint kitts and nevis |
sknvibes.com (24.03.2020)
As part of its comprehensive stimulus package announced to soften the significant health, fiscal and economic impact the COVID-19 disease (novel coronavirus) would have on the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Team Unity Government has committed to the provision of… |
Injection of EC$12 million into the Severance Payments Fund. |
2020-03-24
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BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 24, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – As part of its comprehensive stimulus package announced to soften the significant health, fiscal and economic impact the COVID-19 disease (novel coronavirus) would have on the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis… |
Unemployment |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/112069 |
| 2020-04-14 |
Slovenia: ANTICORONA PACKAGE – current measures to assist employers (update) |
slovenia |
jadek-pensa.si (10.08.2020)
The main measures are, under certain conditions:
A full compensation reimbursement of employees’ salaries who have been temporarily laid-off due to the employer’s inability to provide work due to the consequences of the new coronavirus epidemic in the amount of 80% of… |
The main measures are, under certain conditions:
A full compensation reimbursement of employees’ salaries who have been temporarily laid-off due to the employer’s inability to provide work due to the consequences of the new coronavirus epidemic in the amount of 80% of the basic salary, and the exemption of payment of contributions tied to salary compensations, both to the maximum mentioned amount;
A full compensation reimbursement for employees’ salaries for their absence due to force majeure… |
2020-04-10
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Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed |
cambrosio |
https://www.jadek-pensa.si/en/anticorona-package-current-measures-to-assist-emp… |
| 2020-04-14 |
Denmark dishes out salaries to virus-hit companies |
denmark |
euractiv.com (09.04.2020) Denmark has always prided itself on its “flexicurity” model that marries the free market with a welfare society, but in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has chosen another strategy. Like several other European countries, it chose to effectively fork over money to… |
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2020-04-14
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Unemployment,Shocks & extreme events |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19 |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/denmark-dishes-out-salaries-… |
| 2020-04-14 |
Slovenia: Prime Minister Janez Janša together with ministers presents a package of anti-corona measures to help the population and the economy |
slovenia |
gov.si (24.03.2020) A set of measures to preserve jobs will be implemented:
a new regime of co-financing wages for temporarily laid-off workers will be established. All contributions for temporarily laid-off employees in the following two months – from entry into force to 31 May 2020 with the… |
A set of measures to preserve jobs will be implemented:
a new regime of co-financing wages for temporarily laid-off workers will be established. All contributions for temporarily laid-off employees in the following two months – from entry into force to 31 May 2020 with the possibility of an extension if the situation continues – that must be paid into both the healthcare and pension insurance schemes will be covered by the state, and the insured persons' rights will be preserved. Affected… |
2020-03-24
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Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-24-prime-minister-janez-jansa-together-with-… |
| 2020-04-14 |
Serbia: State sets aside €5.1b to mitigate coronavirus economic blow |
serbia |
srbija.gov.rs (31.03.2020) The set of economic measures includes a total of nine measures, with an estimated effect of RSD 608.3 billion. Of these nine measures, three are fiscal policy measures, two are direct assistance to the private sector and measures to preserve the liquidity of the economy,… |
The set of economic measures includes a total of nine measures, with an estimated effect of RSD 608.3 billion. Of these nine measures, three are fiscal policy measures, two are direct assistance to the private sector and measures to preserve the liquidity of the economy, and other measures include a dividend moratorium by the end of the year and fiscal stimulus - that is, a direct assistance to all citizens of legal age. All Serbian citizens of legal age (18+ years of age) will receive direct… |
2020-03-31
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State sets aside €5.1b to mitigate coronavirus economic blow
Belgrade, 31 March 2020
Minister of Finance Sinisa Mali and President of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce Marko Cadez presented today a package of economic measures to mitigate effects of the coronavirus epidemic on the economy, worth €5… |
Contribution collection and compliance,Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/152964/state-sets-aside-51b-to-mitigate-coron… |
| 2020-04-14 |
Sénégal: Paiement des factures d'électricité : La mesure est à "effet immédiat" |
senegal |
aps.sn (06.04.2020)
L’Etat a décidé de prendre en charge les dépenses pour une valeur de 15, 5 milliards de francs Cfa pour le paiement des factures d’électricité des ménages abonnés à la tranche sociale pour un bimestre, soit environ 975 522 ménages. Un montant de 3 milliards est également alloué… |
Providing utility subsidy to vulnerable groups to pay for electricity and water bills for two months starting in May 2020. |
2020-04-06
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Dakar, 6 avr (APS) - La décision des autorités sénégalaises consistant à prendre en charge le paiement des factures d’électricité des ménages abonnés à la tranche sociale, pour un bimestre, est à "effet immédiat", a annoncé lundi, le ministre du Pétrole et des Energies, Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé… |
Family benefits,Social assistance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
cambrosio |
http://aps.sn/actualites/economie/energie/article/paiement-des-factures-d-elect… |
| 2020-04-14 |
Togo: Le Togo lance "Novissi", un programme de soutien aux populations vulnérables |
togo |
novissi.gouv.tg (08.04.2020) Le gouvernement togolais a annoncé ce jour, le lancement d’un programme destiné à aider les populations les plus vulnérables à faire face aux difficultés liées à la pandémie mondiale du Coronavirus. L’initiative dénommée « Novissi » (entraide en éwé), vise à soutenir… |
Introduction of new cash transfer program "Novissi" (mutual aid in ewe) to support workers in the informal sector. Eligible are Togolese nationals residing in Togo above 18 years old who have a voter card and have lost the daily income because of the response measures against the Covid-19. Women will receive CFA $12, 250 per month and men will receive CFA $10,500. Payments of half of the amounts will be made every two weeks for the duration of the state of emergency. |
2020-04-08
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Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.alwihdainfo.com/Covid-19-Le-Togo-lance-Novissi--un-programme-de-sou… |
| 2020-04-14 |
Indonesia: Govt introduces new social benefits as 2.8 million lose jobs |
indonesia |
The Jakarta Post (13.04.2020) Indonesia’s preemployment card program, a social safety net offering aid similar to unemployment benefits, saw an immediate spike in interest within a few days of its launch, as 2.8 million people have lost their jobs nationwide as a result of businesses temporarily… |
Indonesia’s preemployment card program, a social safety net offering aid similar to unemployment benefits, saw an immediate spike in interest within a few days of its launch, as 2.8 million people have lost their jobs nationwide as a result of businesses temporarily halting operations. Just a day after the program was launched on Saturday, 1.4 million people applied for benefits worth a total of Rp 3.5 million (US$223) — to be given for four months — in the first registration phase, according… |
2020-04-12
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Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/13/govt-introduces-new-social-benef… |
| 2020-04-14 |
Niger: Baisse de la croissance, deux décès et premiers cas hors Niamey |
niger |
voaafrique.com (01.4.2020)
Pour lutter contre l'épidémie de coronavirus, le président du Niger Mahamadou Issoufou avait déjà annoncé la semaine dernière des distributions gratuites et des ventes à prix réduits de vivres pour soutenir les personnes vulnérables, et la prise en charge par l'Etat des… |
To tackle the coronavirus epidemic, Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou had already announced last week free distributions and sales of food at reduced prices to support vulnerable people, and the assumption by the State of payment of electricity and water bills for the social sectors for the months of April and May. |
2020-04-01
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La croissance économique du Niger devrait baisser fortement en 2020 à cause de l'épidémie de coronavirus, a annoncé mardi soir le ministre des Finances Mamadou Diop à la télévision publique, annonçant d'importantes mesures de soutien dans ce pays parmi les plus pauvres du monde. "En raison de la… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.voaafrique.com/a/coronavirus-au-niger-baisse-de-la-croissance-deux-… |
| 2020-04-14 |
Deutschland: "Best Practice" gegen Corona-Infektionen |
germany |
Die BGHW hat eine Sammlung von Praxisbeispielen zur Bekämpfung der Corona-Infektionen aus dem HANDEL für den HANDEL auf ihrer Webseite veröffentlicht. Diese Beispiele sollen Ihnen Anregungen geben, wenn Sie Lösungen für ähnliche arbeitstechnische Probleme suchen.
Hier geht's zum Download der… |
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2020-04-14
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Health,Occupational accidents and diseases |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
https://www.bghw.de/die-bghw/faq/faqs-rund-um-corona/spezielle-fragen-fuer-besc… |
| 2020-04-14 |
Kazakhstan: Provision of employment and social benefits to the population: what measures the state takes during the state of emergency |
kazakhstan |
primeminister.kz (07.04.2020) For the period of the state of emergency, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, K. Tokaev, instructed to start making monthly payments to persons who lost income due to the state of emergency, in the amount of 1 wage (42,500 tenge). In total, at least 1.5… |
For the period of the state of emergency, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, K. Tokaev, instructed to start making monthly payments to persons who lost income due to the state of emergency, in the amount of 1 wage (42,500 tenge). In total, at least 1.5 million of citizens can count on this assistance. The State Commission has expanded the circle of recipients of social benefits, including self-employed, who have lost their jobs, as well as some groups of socially vulnerable segments… |
2020-04-07
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Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed |
cambrosio |
https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/reviews/obespechenie-zanyatostyu-i-socvyplaty-… |
| 2020-04-14 |
WHO: #HealthyAtHome - Mental health |
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As countries introduce measures to restrict movement as part of efforts to reduce the number of people infected with COVID-19, more and more of us are making huge changes to our daily routines. The new realities of working from home, temporary unemployment, home-schooling of children, and lack of… |
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2020-04-14
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Health,Health promotion,Workplace health promotion,Safety and health at work |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
https://www.who.int/news-room/campaigns/connecting-the-world-to-combat-coronavi… |
| 2020-04-14 |
Guinée : le PM Kassory décline un Plan de riposte économique de plus de trois mille milliards GNF au Covid-19 |
guinea |
guineenews.org (06.04.2020) L'Agence Nationale d'Inclusion Economique et Sociale (ANIES) a mis en place un ensemble de mesures pour faire face à l'urgence COVID :
- un nouveau programme de transferts d'argent de 250.000 francs guinéens par mois pour 240.000 ménages (1,6 millions de personnes) dans… |
The Social Protection agency, the Agence Nationale d’Inclusion Economique et Sociale (ANIES) has introduced a set of measures to face the COVID emergency:
- new cash transfers program of 250.000GNF per month for 240,000 households (1.6 million people) in various parts of Guinea including Conakry;
- the State will pay the bills of subscribers to the social tariff for electricity and water for three months from April onwards;
- the payment deadlines for all other non-commercial electricity and… |
2020-04-06
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Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
cambrosio |
https://www.guineenews.org/guinee-le-pm-kassory-decline-un-plan-de-riposte-econ… |
| 2020-04-14 |
Canada: All emergency benefit applicants will receive payments |
canada |
thestar.com (09.04.2020) Since the Canada Emergency Response Benefit application process went live last Monday, many have remarked how easy it is to get approved. Every person who applies for the CERB will be automatically approved, whether they qualify or not. The application takes minutes and… |
Every person who applies for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will be automatically approved, whether they qualify or not. The application takes minutes and those who set up direct deposit will receive funds within a few days. The catch is that if it is later determined the applicant was not eligible, they will have to repay the funds when taxes for 2020 are due next spring. |
2020-04-14
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Business process,Service quality,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/04/09/all-emergency-benefit-applicants-wi… |
| 2020-04-14 |
Uganda: NSSF Extends Amnesty to Businesses Facing Economic Distress |
uganda |
nssfug.org (31.03.2020)
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Uganda will allow Ugandian businesses/employers facing economic distress due to COVID-19 to reschedule NSSF contributions for the next 3 months without accumulating a penalty with effect from the 31st of March. However businesses… |
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Uganda will allow Ugandian businesses/employers facing economic distress due to COVID-19 to reschedule NSSF contributions for the next 3 months without accumulating a penalty with effect from the 31st of March. |
2020-03-31
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Kampala: March 31, 2020: - The National Social Security Fund has today 31st March 2020, announced measures to allow businesses/employers facing economic distress to reschedule their NSSF contributions for the next three months without accumulating a penalty.
This is in support of the Government… |
Contribution collection and compliance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
contribution collection, covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Employers-ask-government-to--suspend-NS… |
| 2020-04-14 |
México: Campaña del Gobierno de México para enfrentar el Cornavirus |
mexico |
El Gobierno de México ha desarrollado una campaña de comunicación preventiva y reactiva contra el COVID-19. En la página web del gobierno mexicano (https://coronavirus.gob.mx) está disponible una variedad de documentos y videos para diferentes grupos objetivo, que educan e informan sobre el… |
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2020-04-14
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Occupational accidents and diseases |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
https://coronavirus.gob.mx/ |
| 2020-04-09 |
Djibouti: Ministry of Social Affairs Continues to Provide Food Vouchers to the Needy (COVID-19) |
djibouti |
alqarn.dj (02.04.2020)
As part of the humanitarian and social response to preventive measures against the outbreak of the Corona epidemic and its efforts to reduce the social and economic impact of this epidemic on citizens, the Ministry of Social Affairs implemented a program to distribute food… |
As part of the humanitarian and social response to preventive measures against the outbreak of the Corona epidemic and its efforts to reduce the social and economic impact of this epidemic on citizens, the Ministry of Social Affairs implemented a program to distribute food coupons. Thousands of food coupons have so far benefited thousands of needy families in various neighborhoods of the capital. |
2020-04-02
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As part of the humanitarian and social response to preventive measures against the outbreak of the Corona epidemic and its efforts to reduce the social and economic impact of this epidemic on citizens, the Ministry of Social Affairs is continuing its program to distribute food coupons, which it… |
Family benefits,Social assistance |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family, poverty |
cambrosio |
http://www.alqarn.dj/site/more/10090 |
| 2020-04-09 |
Qatar to pay workers in quarantine full salaries |
qatar |
aljazeera.com (01.04.2020)
All workers who are isolated or quarantined who are receiving treatment shall receive their basic salary and allowances regardless of whether they are entitled to sick leave or not. Three billion riyals ($824m) were set aside to support companies in paying their employees. |
All workers who are isolated or quarantined who are receiving treatment shall receive their basic salary and allowances regardless of whether they are entitled to sick leave or not. Three billion riyals ($824m) were set aside to support companies in paying their employees. |
2020-04-01
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Migrant workers in Qatar who are in quarantine or undergoing treatment will receive full salaries, the government has announced.
Qatar has announced 781 confirmed coronavirus cases - the highest in the Arab Gulf region - and two deaths.
In a news conference on Tuesday, the Ministry of… |
Employment,Migration |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, migration |
cambrosio |
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/qatar-pay-workers-quarantine-full-salari… |
| 2020-04-09 |
Rwanda to deliver free food to 20 000 households during coronavirus lockdown |
rwanda |
iol.co.za (30.03.2020)
Rwanda has formulated a social protective plan for the delivery of free food to at least 20 000 households in the capital Kigali. The door-to-door delivery is meant to mitigate the impact of a lockdown implemented on March 21 by the government, aimed at limiting the spread… |
Delivery of free food to at least 20 000 households in the capital Kigali. |
2020-03-30
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Cape Town - Rwanda has formulated a social protective plan for the delivery of free food to at least 20 000 households in the capital Kigali.
The door-to-door delivery is meant to mitigate the impact of a lockdown implemented on March 21 by the government, aimed at limiting the spread of the Covid… |
Family benefits |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
cambrosio |
https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/rwanda-to-deliver-free-food-to-20-000-househo… |
| 2020-04-09 |
POLAND: exemption of contributions for self-employed workers and small businesses, and other relief measures |
poland |
Anti-crisis shield - support from ZUS April 1 , 2020 Employment protection and reduction of burdens and maintaining financial liquidity in companies are the main goals of the regulatory package that make up the Anti-Crisis Shield. These regulations enter into force on April 1 this year. Among the… |
- Exemption of payment of social contributions for self-employed workers and small businesses employing up to 9 people for March, April and May 2020
- Self-employed workers seeing a reduction of at least 15% of their turnover can receive a specific benefit of 80% of the minimum wage
- Waiving of interest fees in case of deferral of contributions payments or payments in instalments. |
2020-04-09
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Anti-crisis shield - support from ZUS
April1,2020
Employment protection and reduction of burdens and maintaining financial liquidity in companies are the main goals of the regulatory package that make up the Anti-Crisis Shield. These regulations enter into force on April 1 this year. Among the… |
Contribution collection and compliance |
Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed |
pgirard |
https://www.zus.pl/o-zus/aktualnosci/-/publisher/aktualnosc/1/tarcza-antykryzys… |
| 2020-04-09 |
South Africa: new “National Disaster Benefit”. |
south africa |
labourwise.co.za (09.04.2020) The Unemployment Insurance Fund said on Wednesday that the allocated National Disaster Benefit Fund would only pay workers whose salaries had been docked until the end of the lockdown. |
The employer may decide, as a direct result from the current Corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic to close their business for a period and send employees home. This constitutes a temporary lay-off. If the employer cannot pay his employees for this period, the employer can apply for the “National Disaster Benefit” from the UIF.
This benefit will be de-linked from the UIF’s normal benefit structure and therefore the normal rule that for every 4 days worked the employee accumulated 1 credit day and… |
2020-03-26
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Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
https://www.labourwise.co.za/labour-news-teazer/uif-new-national-disaster-benef… |
| 2020-04-09 |
Costa Rica: Cash transfers will continue and food program in schools will be distributed |
costa rica |
presidencia.go.cr (16.03.2020) Se mantienen las transferencias monetarias de Avancemos y Crecemos, ayudas económicas del INA, así como los servicios de alimentación para los estudiantes. |
Cash transfers from Avancemos y Crecemos, financial aid from the INA, as well as food services for students are maintained. |
2020-03-16
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Comunicados
Medidas de aislamiento obligatorio a quienes ingresan al país serán aplicadas por orden sanitaria, estas serán implementadas desde hoy.
Suspensión de centros educativos en todo el país no afectará los servicios de alimentación para proteger a población más vulnerable.
Las redes… |
Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/03/gobierno-declara-estado-de-em… |
| 2020-04-09 |
Ecuador: Gobierno anuncia bono de contingencia de $60 a trabajadores que viven del día a día |
ecuador |
eluniverso.com (21.03.2020) El Gobierno dará un bono de contingencia de 60 dólares a quienes viven del día a día y por la emergencia sanitaria de coronavirus no pueden salir a trabajar. El presidente Lenín Moreno, en cadena emitida la noche del viernes, detalló quiénes lo recibirán: quienes se… |
Temporary cash transfer (April and May) of $60 dollars to informal workers and workers in the to those who dedicate themselves to hairdressing, sewing, bakery, small farmers, domestic workers, mechanics, masons, and carpenters. The aid will be for those who do not exceed an income of $400 per month and the Ministry of Social Economic Inclusion (MIES) will be the institution that contacts the beneficiaries through a call, message or visit. |
2020-03-21
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El Gobierno dará un bono de contingencia de 60 dólares a quienes viven del día a día y por la emergencia sanitaria de coronavirus no pueden salir a trabajar.
El presidente Lenín Moreno, en cadena emitida la noche del viernes, detalló quiénes lo recibirán: quienes se dedican al comercio informal,… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/03/21/nota/7790391/coronavirus-bono-co… |
| 2020-04-09 |
Poland: Additional child care allowance during the closure of schools and kindergarten |
poland |
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In order to support parents who cannot work because they have to look after their children under the age of 8 due to the closure of crèches, kindergartens and schools, the Social Insurance Fund will grant an extraordinary additional care allowance for a period of 2 weeks in the amount of 80% of the assessment basis for the allowance.
This measure has been prolonged for an extra 2 weeks and extended to the parents caring for disabled children over the age of 8: https://www.zus.pl/o-zus/… |
2020-04-09
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Additional care allowance for the duration of childcare in connection with the closure of a crèche - children's club - kindergarten - school because of COVID-19
March11,2020
Additional care allowance after March 25, 2020
Extensive preventive measures
The next two weeks are a time of extensive… |
Family benefits,Children |
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covid19 |
pgirard |
https://www.zus.pl/baza-wiedzy/biezace-wyjasnienia-komorek-merytorycznych/swiad… |
| 2020-04-09 |
ILO ACTRAV Analysis: Governments'Responses to COVID-19 |
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The ILO Bureau for Workers' Activities (ACTRAV) has published a coprehensive analysis of Government responses to COVID-19.
Governments' Responses to COVID-19 (Countries A-L)
Governments' Responses to COVID-19 (Countries M-Z)
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2020-04-09
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Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention |
covid19, prevention |
btreichel |
https://www.ilo.org/actrav/info/pubs/WCMS_740916/lang--en/index.htm |
| 2020-04-09 |
China: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security Announces Online Application Platform for Unemployment Insurance |
china |
mohrss.gov.cn (12.02.2020) The provinces and autonomous regions will announce the online handling platforms within their jurisdictions that have achieved stable job returns to online claiming cities (states and alliances), and will take the initiative through SMS push, website link, handling… |
In order to avoid physical contact, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security encourage the use of the online application platform to claim the Unemployment Insurance. |
2020-02-12
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Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security Announces Online Application Platform for Unemployment Insurance Steady Return
Release Date: 2020-02-12 Source: Department of Unemployment Insurance Print this page
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In order to deeply implement… |
Unemployment,E-services,Service quality |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
http://www.mohrss.gov.cn/SYrlzyhshbzb/shehuibaozhang/gzdt/202002/t20200212_3596… |
| 2020-04-09 |
China: Short-time work encouraged to avoid dismissals |
china |
mohrss.gov.cn (24.01.2020) If the enterprise is affected by the epidemic, which leads to difficulties in production and operation, it may stabilize the work position through consultation with employees, such as adjusting salary, rotating rotation, shortening working hours, etc., and try not to… |
Employers may reduce wages and working hours as well as adjust work positions and leave policies. They may also apply for governmental subsidies under certain conditions.
If operations are suspended during a payment cycle because of reasons external to the employee’s responsibility (e.g. by the governmental measures against the coronavirus infections), the employer has to pay regular wages according to the employment contract. Should the work stoppage last longer than one payment cycle and if… |
2020-01-24
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Notice of the General Office of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on the proper handling of labor relations during the prevention and control of pneumonia outbreaks of new coronavirus infections
Mingshe [2020] No. 5
Human Resources and Social Security… |
Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
http://www.mohrss.gov.cn/SYrlzyhshbzb/dongtaixinwen/buneiyaowen/202001/t2020012… |
| 2020-04-09 |
S. Korea to dole out relief cash fund based on health insurance |
korea, Republic of |
koreaherald.com (03.04.2020) The government decided Friday to make emergency cash payments to households in the bottom 70 percent income bracket, financially hit by the novel coronavirus, by using March health insurance premiums as key standard. The temporary, yet controversial scheme will provide… |
The government decided to make emergency cash payments to households in the bottom 70 percent income bracket, financially hit by the novel coronavirus, by using March health insurance premiums as key standard. The temporary, yet controversial scheme will provide 1 million won ($814) each to four-person households with salaried workers that paid March premiums below 237,000 won, according to the government. |
2020-04-03
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Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200403000603 |
| 2020-04-09 |
China: Workers should continue to receive remuneration during treatment and quarantine periods |
china |
mohrss.gov.cn (24.01.2020) For employees of pneumonia, suspected patients, and close contacts of new coronavirus infection who are unable to provide normal labor during their isolation treatment or medical observation, and because the government implements isolation measures or other emergency… |
If an employee is a patient infected by the new coronavirus, or if it is suspected that he/she has become infected, or if he/she has come into close contact with such patient(s) or suspected patient(s), or if he/she is unable to work due to the relevant governmental measures, the employer must pay the employee his/her regular remuneration during the isolation treatment period, medical observation period or the period of no work caused by the governmental measures.
Subject to exemptions, an… |
2020-01-24
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Notice of the General Office of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on the proper handling of labor relations during the prevention and control of pneumonia outbreaks of new coronavirus infections
Mingshe [2020] No. 5
Human Resources and Social Security Departments (Bureaus) of… |
Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
http://www.mohrss.gov.cn/SYrlzyhshbzb/dongtaixinwen/buneiyaowen/202001/t2020012… |
| 2020-04-09 |
China: Hospitals are mandated to provide attention regardless of type of health insurance |
china |
nhsa.gov.cn (23.01.2020) First, after paying for basic medical insurance, serious illness insurance, medical assistance, and other medical expenses incurred for patients diagnosed with pneumonia with a new coronavirus infection, the personal burden will be subsidized by the finance and… |
The National Healthcare Security Administration and the Ministry of Finance announced that the will ensure treatments for confirmed and suspected cases are not affected by financial reasons. In this line, individual payments will be reimbursed and drugs and medical examination programs included in NHC’s 2019-nCoV (Covid-19(¿) treatment plan will be reimbursed by BMI (Basic Medical Insurance). |
2020-01-23
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On January 23, 2020, NHSA (National Healthcare Security Administration), MoF (Ministry of Finance) jointly released ‘Announcement on healthcare insurance measures for coping with 2019-nCoV’ (http://www.nhsa.gov.cn/art/2020/1/23/art_37_2284.html ). They specify
ensuring treatments for confirmed and… |
Health insurance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
http://www.nhsa.gov.cn/art/2020/1/23/art_37_2284.html |
| 2020-04-09 |
S. Korea to Offer Reductions, Exemptions of 4 Social Insurance, Electricity Fee Payments |
korea, Republic of |
world.kbs.co.kr (30.03.2020) The South Korean government will offer reductions or exemptions on four social insurances to ease the burden for low-income households and small business owners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. |
The South Korean government will offer reductions or exemptions on four social insurances to ease the burden for low-income households and small business owners amid the COVID-19 pandemic. |
2020-03-30
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Contribution collection and compliance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=152407 |
| 2020-04-09 |
China: Workers infected in the workplace will receive work injury benefits |
china |
mohrss.gov.cn (23.01.2020) The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Ministry of Finance and the National Health Commission jointly released an announcement on insurance matters for healthcare workers and other employees infected with Covid-19 when fulfilling job responsibilities … |
Healthcare workers and other employees infected with Covid-19 when fulfilling job responsibilities will count as work injuries. Workers will qualify for work injury insurance reimbursement, and local fiscal authorities should provide assistance when needed. |
2020-01-23
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Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of Finance, National Health Commission
Notice on medical care and related staff related to the protection of new coronavirus pneumonia due to performance of duties
Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security [2020] No. 11… |
Health insurance,Safety and health at work |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
http://www.mohrss.gov.cn/gkml/zcfg/gfxwj/202001/t20200123_357525.html |
| 2020-04-09 |
China ups support to firms to ensure employment amid COVID-19 epidemic |
china |
Xinhua (25.03.2020) China has pledged to lend more support to companies with multi-faceted measures in a renewed commitment to protecting jobs for its workforce amid the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. |
The country cut 123.9 billion yuan (about 17.7 billion U.S. dollars) in social security premiums for companies nationwide in February, with the sum from February through June expected to top 500 billion yuan.
To help encourage companies to minimize layoffs, 1.46 million micro, small and medium-sized enterprises have received 22.2 billion yuan in refunds of unemployment insurance premiums, which aimed at encouraging companies to minimize layoffs, with the number of benefitted companies… |
2020-03-25
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Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
pmassetti |
http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-03/25/c_138916012.htm |
| 2020-04-09 |
China: The National Health Commission adds Covid-19 prevention measures in the workplace |
china |
nhc.gov.cn (20.01.2020) According to the relevant provisions of the Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, based on the current understanding of the etiology, epidemiology, and clinical characteristics of new coronavirus-infected pneumonia, the State Council approved the… |
The NHC (National Health Commission) issued a notice stating that even though pneumonia caused by the coronavirus should be included in Class B under the PRC Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Law (PTID), and so, employers must follow the more aggressive prevention and control measures listed for infectious diseases under Class A. |
2020-01-20
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The NHC (National Health Commission) issued a notice stating that even though pneumonia caused by the coronavirus should be included in Class B under the PRC Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Law (PTID), employers must follow the more aggressive prevention and control measures listed… |
Health promotion,Safety and health at work |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
http://www.nhc.gov.cn/jkj/s7916/202001/44a3b8245e8049d2837a4f27529cd386.shtml |
| 2020-04-09 |
Monaco: Modalités de demande du Revenu Minimum Extraordinaire |
monaco |
gouv.mc (01.04.2020) Les Services de l’Etat mettent en œuvre dès aujourd’hui, le Revenu Minimum Extraordinaire, mesure annoncée par le Gouvernement princier pour venir en aide aux travailleurs indépendants disposant d’une autorisation d’exercer en nom propre, qui subissent une baisse de leur… |
The State is implementing as of 1 April, the Extraordinary Minimum Income, a measure announced by the Government to help self-employed workers who are experiencing a decline in their activity impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, to the point of depriving them of any resources. The aim is to grant an Extraordinary Minimum Income of a lump sum of €1800 to self-employed workers who would find themselves without income in this unprecedented economic situation. |
2020-04-01
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Les Services de l’Etat mettent en œuvre dès aujourd’hui, le Revenu Minimum Extraordinaire, mesure annoncée par le Gouvernement princier pour venir en aide aux travailleurs indépendants disposant d’une autorisation d’exercer en nom propre, qui subissent une baisse de leur activité impactée par la… |
Cash transfers |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.gouv.mc/Action-Gouvernementale/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Mo… |
| 2020-04-09 |
Maroc: Suspension du paiement des charges sociales |
morocco |
jeuneafrique.com (20.03.2020) Alors qu’une partie de l’industrie marocaine est à l’arrêt du fait du Covid-19, la dernière réunion du Comité de veille économique a mis en place des mesures en faveur des entreprises et des salariés du privé. Après l’édiction d’une première série de mesures le 16… |
The Moroccan government has decided to suspend payment of payroll taxes, put in place a moratorium on the repayment of bank loans to businesses, and postpone corporate tax to March 31. Employees affiliated to the CNSS will be entitled to a monthly allowance of 2,000 dirhams (190 euros) net. This allowance will be disbursed from the fund for the management effects of the coronavirus (currently counting with 30 billion dirhams). |
2020-03-20
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Alors qu’une partie de l’industrie marocaine est à l’arrêt du fait du Covid-19, la dernière réunion du Comité de veille économique a mis en place des mesures en faveur des entreprises et des salariés du privé.
Après l’édiction d’une première série de mesures le 16 mars, jugées insuffisantes, le… |
Contribution collection and compliance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.jeuneafrique.com/913525/economie/coronavirus-un-arsenal-de-mesures-… |
| 2020-04-09 |
Tunisie: Mesures sociales en faveur des professions en chômage technique |
tunisia |
businessnews.com.tn (31.03.2020) Le chef du gouvernement Elyes Fakhfakh, a présidé ce mardi 31 mars 2020, un conseil ministériel dédié à la mise en œuvre des mesures sociales annoncées concernant les aides financières et les mesures liées aux institutions et professions en chômage technique. … |
The Tunisian government has opened a financing line worth 300 MTD as aid to workers placed on technical unemployment. It has also reserved exceptional financial funds worth 150 MTD for the benefit of the underprivileged classes which will be granted in the form of an allowance. 60,000 food parcels of food will be distributed from April 3 until the end of Ramadan. |
2020-03-31
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Le chef du gouvernement Elyes Fakhfakh, a présidé ce mardi 31 mars 2020, un conseil ministériel dédié à la mise en œuvre des mesures sociales annoncées concernant les aides financières et les mesures liées aux institutions et professions en chômage technique.
Selon un communiqué publié par la… |
Unemployment,Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.businessnews.com.tn/elyes-fakhfakh--mesures-sociales-en-faveur-des-… |
| 2020-04-09 |
Malta: Government unveils Coronavirus financial aid package |
malta |
bdo.com.mt (18.03.2020) Financial assistance for families and unemployed persons: Where one of parents is required to stay at home to take care of children due to school closure and neither of the parents is able to telework– the Government will pay a benefit of €800 per month per family (expected… |
Where one of parents is required to stay at home to take care of children due to school closure and neither of the parents is able to telework– the Government will pay a benefit of €800 per month per family (expected to be for 2 months). Individuals which ended up unemployed due to the employer’s mandatory suspension of business, will benefit from 2 days per week based on a salary cap of €800 per month covered by government. This is expected to apply to individuals previously employed in the… |
2020-03-18
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The Government of Malta has unveiled a €1.8 billion package of measures to help businesses struggling to cope with the impact of the Coronavirus.
The package includes €700 million in tax deferrals, €900 million in loan guarantees, a €210 million injection to assist the economy, which includes €35… |
Family benefits,Unemployment,Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
cambrosio |
https://www.bdo.com.mt/en-gb/news/2020/malta-government-unveils-coronavirus-fin… |
| 2020-04-09 |
Malta: COVID-19 Update: More fiscal measures to support businesses and individuals in Malta |
malta |
whpartners.eu (24.03.2020)
Salary and wage support for Maltese employers
The forms of assistance which will be available to employers in these situations for the time being are the following: A financial allocation to employers of €350 for each employee who has been required to take quarantine… |
The forms of assistance which will be available to employers in these situations for the time being are the following: A financial allocation to employers of €350 for each employee who has been required to take quarantine leave, in line with new regulations. Financial compensation in respect of salaries payable by business which were directly affected by governmental closure orders, subject to an €800 per month, for businesses and self-employed persons which were most affected by the Government… |
2020-03-24
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COVID-19 Update: More fiscal measures to support businesses and individuals in Malta
COVID-19
24 Mar 2020
On March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister of Malta, Finance Minister Scicluna and Economy Minister Schembri announced certain economic measures to support Maltese businesses in an attempt to… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed |
cambrosio |
http://whpartners.eu/news/coronavirus-update-more-fiscal-measures-to-support-bu… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Sri Lanka: Food packages to low income persons |
sri lanka |
dailymirror.lk (23.03.2020) Samurdhi Authority should issue title certificates to Samurdhi and low income families immediately for issuing nutritious food items to low income persons. They should be provided with rice, dhal and salt on a weekly basis with their food cards. |
Samurdhi and low income families will be issued certificates in order to receive food items such as rice, dhal and salt on a weekly basis with their food cards. |
2020-03-23
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President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has decided to grant relief to the public due to the current situation in the country with the spread of the Coronavirus.
These relief measure will be effective from today (23).
The President has issued directives to the Central Bank Governor, all ministry… |
Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, family |
mmarquez |
http://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/President-provides-relief-package/108-1… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Sri Lanka: Grace period for the payment of income tax |
sri lanka |
dailymirror.lk (23.03.2020) A grace period for the payment of income tax and VAT, driving licence renewal fee, water bills and assessment tax less than Rs. 15,000, monthly credit card bills less than Rs. 50,000, be extended until April 30th. |
A grace period for the payment of income tax and VAT, driving licence renewal fee, water bills and assessment tax less than Rs. 15,000, monthly credit card bills less than Rs. 50,000, be extended until April 30th. |
2020-03-23
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President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has decided to grant relief to the public due to the current situation in the country with the spread of the Coronavirus.
These relief measure will be effective from today (23).
The President has issued directives to the Central Bank Governor, all ministry… |
Contribution collection and compliance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
contribution collection, covid19 |
mmarquez |
http://www.dailymirror.lk/breaking_news/President-provides-relief-package/108-1… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Bahamas: Unemployment benefit to dismissed employess |
bahamas |
nib-bahamas.com (23.03.2020) The Unemployment Benefit is payable where an employed person is temporarily laid off because of the negative impacts of COVID-19. The benefit is payable for up to 13 weeks at a rate of 50% of the employee's average insured income. |
The Unemployment Benefit is payable where an employed person is temporarily laid off because of the negative impacts of COVID-19. The benefit is payable for up to 13 weeks at a rate of 50% of the employee's average insured income. |
2020-04-08
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Unemployment |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/pressstatement-ueb-covid-19 |
| 2020-04-08 |
Bahamas: Sickness benefit to employees quarantined |
bahamas |
nib-bahamas.com (20.03.2020) The National Insurance Act & Regulations provides for the payment of Sickness Benefit when a worker is quarantined. Employees with at least 40 contributions to the NIB, have a doctor's certificate and the employer's confirmation. The benefit is 60% of the insured's… |
The National Insurance Act & Regulations provides for the payment of Sickness Benefit when a worker is quarantined. Employees with at least 40 contributions to the NIB, have a doctor's certificate and the employer's confirmation. The benefit is 60% of the insured's average insured income and is payable for 14 days. |
2020-03-20
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Cash sickness benefits |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/pressstatement-covid-19-sickness-qurantined |
| 2020-04-08 |
Bahamas: Unemployment assistance for self-employed in the tourism sector |
bahamas |
nib-bahamas.com (23.03.2020) The Government of The Bahamas, in collaboration with the National Insurance Board (NIB), is responding to bring financial support to self-employed Bahamians in the tourism sector whose income sources have been disrupted by COVID-19. While the programme will be… |
The Government of The Bahamas, in collaboration with the National Insurance Board (NIB), is responding to bring financial support to self-employed Bahamians in the tourism sector whose income sources have been disrupted by COVID-19. While the programme will be administered by the National Insurance Board, it is outside of the NIB package of benefits; it is not an earned entitlement; does not require the satisfying of National Insurance contribution conditions; and does not require Department of… |
2020-03-23
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Unemployment,Social assistance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, self-employed |
mmarquez |
https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/NIB-Unemployment-Assistance |
| 2020-04-08 |
Bahamas: Early pension payments |
bahamas |
nib-bahamas.com (02.04.2020) The National Insurance Board is anticipating the old-age pension payments. |
The National Insurance Board is anticipating the old-age pension payments. |
2020-04-02
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Old-age pensions |
Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/early-pension-payment-april-2020 |
| 2020-04-08 |
Greece: Placement of the Minister of Finance Mr. Christos Staikouras, for the second set of measures to deal with the effects of the coronavirus |
greece |
minfin.gr (24.03.2020) All employees for whom their employment contract is temporarily suspended, due to the suspension of the operation of the company with a state mandate, will receive compensation in early April, from the state budget, amounting to 800 euros. The measure concerns about 500,000… |
A transfer of Euro 800 (made in early April) to about 500,000 employees in companies/businesses closed because of COVID (also self-employed workers). Government also fully covers the payment of their social security contributions. |
2020-03-24
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The Government's fight against the spread of the corona, but also its consequences, has started in time, it is multi-layered, well planned and decisive.
Protecting human life and protecting the good of public health are priorities!
And then comes the economy.
On this occasion, I call on all… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Turkey: Social Security Payment Extensions Due to COVID-19 |
turkey |
orbitax.com (20.03.2020) Turkey's Social Security Institution has issued a release announcing that six-month extensions are being provided for social security contribution payments due to COVID-19. The extensions are provided based on the deadline extensions for force majeure announced by the tax… |
Payment to social security contributions have been extended by 6 months. The months deferred are April, May and June. |
2020-03-20
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Turkey Provides Social Security Payment Extensions Due to COVID-19
Turkey's Social Security Institution has issued a release announcing that six-month extensions are being provided for social security contribution payments due to COVID-19. The extensions are provided based on the deadline… |
Contribution collection and compliance |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
contribution collection, covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.orbitax.com/news/archive.php/Turkey-Provides-Social-Securit-41709 |
| 2020-04-08 |
Lebanon: launches coronavirus aid measures with cash payments |
lebanon |
aljazeera.com (08.04.2020) Lebanon's Social Affairs Ministry announced it is launching an aid programme for those most in need as the country's worst economic crisis in a generation is exacerbated by a nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of coronavirus. In its first phase, the 75 billion… |
75 billion Lebanese pound programme aims to provide one-time cash assistance of 400,000 Lebanese pounds ($140 at current parallel market exchange rates) to about 187,500 families. |
2020-04-08
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Beirut, Lebanon - Lebanon's Social Affairs Ministry announced on Wednesday it is launching an aid programme for those most in need as the country's worst economic crisis in a generation is exacerbated by a nationwide lockdown to stem the spread of coronavirus.
In its first phase, the 75 billion… |
Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
cambrosio |
https://www.aljazeera.com/ajimpact/lebanon-launches-coronavirus-aid-measures-ca… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Albania: Increase of amount of cash transfer benefit for families |
albania |
gazetaexpress.com (24.03.2020) The Prime Minister further stated that the government will give twice the money it gives per month to families in need. Rama: Also, the amount that the Albanian state pays in peacetime for economic assistance is 340 million ALL per month. We know that in those… |
Families recipients of the cash transfer will receive a double amount. |
2020-03-24
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Prime Minister Rama has stated that the government has decided to give more money to small business and families in need in these difficult times of coronavirus.
Through a message on the social network, Rama took as an example the case of a self-employed family through a family business.
Rama: … |
Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19 |
mmarquez |
https://www.gazetaexpress.com/rama-dyfishojme-fondin-per-pagat-e-biznesit-te-vo… |
| 2020-04-08 |
Egypt: Protect, Provide, and Progress: Egypt's International Response in the COVID-19 Fight |
egypt |
egyptianstreets.com (06.04.2020) Ministry of Social Solidarity added 60,000 households to Takaful and Karama Programs. An additional 100,000 will be added as the budget will increase to 19.3 Billion EGP compared to 18.5 billion EGP. The government also increased payments to women community leaders… |
Ministry of Social Solidarity added 60,000 households to Takaful and Karama Programs. An additional 100,000 will be added as the budget will increase to 19.3 Billion EGP compared to 18.5 billion EGP. The government also increased payments to women community leaders in rural areas from EGP 350 to EGP 900 per month to ensure gender equity. A one-off monetary compensation (500 EGP) offered to informal workers registered at the database of the Ministry of Manpower through post offices.… |
2020-04-05
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Credit: Ministry of International Cooperation
As the numbers now stand, over a million people globally are infected with the novel coronavirus. The world is currently threatened by a disease that is more contagious than SARS, which brings up the necessary question: will the world cooperate and… |
Extension of coverage,Social assistance,Cash transfers |
Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary |
covid19, extending coverage, rural world |
cambrosio |
https://egyptianstreets.com/2020/04/06/protect-provide-and-progress-egypts-inte… |
