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| Barbados: Employability project launched is also a timely response to COVID-19 | barbados | Ministry of Labour Barbados (16.07.2020) Government’s Employability Project fits well within the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) policy framework, says ILO Deputy Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Claudia Coenjaerts. Addressing the launch of the Employability Project… | Launch of the employability proyect which seeks to facilitate the insertion and re-insertion of the labour force in the labour markets. This is a free program provided by the Ministry of Labour through the National Training Initiative, and in partnership with the ILO. | 2020-07-16 | Employability Project Fits ILO Policy Framework July 16, 2020 Government’s Employability Project fits well within the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) policy framework, says ILO Deputy Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Claudia Coenjaerts. Addressing the launch of… | Unemployment,Employment policies | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://labour.gov.bb/employability-project-fits-ilo-policy-framework/ | |
| Bahamas: Extension of government-funded unemployment program | bahamas | National Insurance Board Bahamas (02.11.2020) The National Insurance Board has extended the Unemployment Programme effective October 1, 2020. This second extension impacts those individuals who remain unemployed after the completion of the first 13 weeks extension and runs until 31st… | The National Insurance Board has extended the Unemployment Programme effective October 1, 2020. This second extension impacts those individuals who remain unemployed after the completion of the first 13 weeks extension and runs until 31st December, 2020. This second extension programme pays at $100 per week, every 2 weeks. Unlike the previous NIB unemployment programme, you will still be eligible for partial assistance even if you work for part of the week. This approach… | 2020-11-02 | OVERNMENT-FUNDED SECOND EXTENSION UNEMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME ADMINISTERED BY THE NATIONAL INSURANCE BOARD FACT SHEET The National Insurance Board is pleased to advise that the second extension to the Unemployment Programme is being rolled out effective October 1, 2020. This second extension impacts… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.nib-bahamas.com/UserFiles/HTMLEditor/Fact%20Sheet%20-%20GovExt%202%… | |
| Slovakia: Deferral of payment of Social Insurance Premiums for January 2021 | Europe , eastern europe, slovakia | socpoist.sk (29.01.2021) The Government of the Slovak Republic allows employers and self-employed persons (SZČO) to defer the payment of social insurance premiums for January 2021 . The deferral of premiums applies to employers and SZČO, whose net turnover or income from business and other… | The Government of the Slovak Republic allows employers and self-employed persons (SZČO) to defer the payment of social insurance premiums for January 2021 . The deferral of premiums applies to employers and SZČO, whose net turnover or income from business and other self-employed activities decreased by 40% or more as a result of an extraordinary situation . The possibility of deferral of contributions does not apply to the part of the premium paid by the employer on… | 2021-01-29 | Who and how can defer the payment of levies for January 2021 On January 29, 2021, the Regulation of the Government of the Slovak Republic no. 31/2021 Coll., Supplementing the Regulation of the Government of the Slovak Republic no. 131/2020 Coll. on the maturity of social insurance… | Contribution collection and compliance,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | contribution collection, Contributory, covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.socpoist.sk/kto-a-ako-si-moze-odlozit-splatnost-odvodov-za-januar-2… | |
| DRC: The Covid-19 Fund benefits from a donation of USD 100,000 in protective equipment from TDB | Africa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the | zoom-eco.net (28.12.2020) The Trade Development Bank (TDB) has donated Covid-19 protection materials to the National Coronavirus Solidarity Fund (NCSF). The donation, valued at US$100,000, was handed over by Finance Minister Sele Yalaghuli, who is the Congolese government's focal point to TDB. | The Trade Development Bank (TDB) has donated Covid-19 protection materials to the National Coronavirus Solidarity Fund (NCSF). The donation, valued at US$100,000, was handed over by Finance Minister Sele Yalaghuli, who is the Congolese government's focal point to TDB. | 2020-12-25 | Safety and health at work,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://zoom-eco.net/a-la-une/rdc-le-fonds-covid-19-beneficie-dun-don-de-tdb-en… | ||
| DRC: UNDP donates US$700,000 in equipment to the Ministry of Health to support anti-covid response-19 | Africa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the | zoom-eco.net (20.01.2021) The Minister of Health, Dr. Eteni Longondo and the Coordinator of the United Nations System, David Mclachlan-Karr proceeded, on Wednesday 20 January 2021, to the signing of the transfer deed and the symbolic handover of the donation of materials and equipment offered by… | The Minister of Health, Dr. Eteni Longondo and the Coordinator of the United Nations System, David Mclachlan-Karr proceeded, on Wednesday 20 January 2021, to the signing of the transfer deed and the symbolic handover of the donation of materials and equipment offered by UNDP to the Congolese government in the fight against covid-19. Valued at more than US$700,000, this donation consists of medical materials and equipment including 3 ambulances, 80 oxygen concentrators, 40 pulse oximeters… | 2021-01-20 | Safety and health at work,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://zoom-eco.net/a-la-une/rdc-le-pnud-offre-au-ministere-de-la-sante-700-00… | ||
| DRC: payment due date for property and rental income tax deferred to 31 March 2021 | Africa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the | zoom-eco.net (02.02.2021) Prévue pour le premier février 2021, l’échéance de paiement de l’impôt foncier et de l’impôt sur les revenus locatifs a été reporté par le Gouverneur de la ville de Kinshasa, Gentiny Ngobila, au 31 mars 2021. | Scheduled for 1 February 2021, the due date for payment of property tax and tax on rental income has been postponed by the Governor of the city of Kinshasa, Gentiny Ngobila, to 31 March 2021. | 2021-02-02 | Contribution collection and compliance,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, housing | cambrosio | https://zoom-eco.net/a-la-une/rdc-kinshasa-lecheance-de-paiement-de-limpot-fonc… | ||
| Ghana: GH¢11 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund Launched | Africa, ghana | m.peacefmonline.com (10.10.2020) The government, with support from the World Food Programme (WFP), is to disburse funds to vulnerable persons and households in the Greater Accra, Western and Ashanti regions. Under the cash transfer to COVID-19 affected daily wage earners, an amount of GH¢11… | The government, with support from the World Food Programme (WFP), is to disburse funds to vulnerable persons and households in the Greater Accra, Western and Ashanti regions. Under the cash transfer to COVID-19 affected daily wage earners, an amount of GH¢11 million will be disbursed to beneficiaries (75,000 people)to cushion them against the devastating effect of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Households would receive different amounts of money depending on the number of… | 2020-10-10 | The government, with support from the World Food Programme (WFP), is to disburse funds to vulnerable persons and households in the Greater Accra, Western and Ashanti regions. Under the cash transfer to COVID-19 affected daily wage earners, an amount of GH¢11 million will be disbursed to… | Social assistance,Financing,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, mobile technologies, poverty | cambrosio | https://m.peacefmonline.com/pages/local/news/202010/429481.php | |
| Kenya: National Hygiene Program Creates Jobs for Kenyans in Informal Settlements | Africa, kenya | businessghana.com (12.10.2020) Through the National Hygiene Program, the government offered a lifeline to more than 250,000 youth hurt by COVID-19 response measures; the social protection program has transformed to provide sustainable work activities expected to last beyond life of the program;… | Through the National Hygiene Program, the government offered a lifeline to more than 250,000 youth hurt by COVID-19 response measures; the social protection program has transformed to provide sustainable work activities expected to last beyond life of the program; more than $92 million (Ksh10 billion) has been invested in the game-changer program. The program, commonly known as Kazi Mtaani includes labor-intensive works such as street and drainage cleaning, garbage collection, bush… | 2020-10-12 | National Hygiene Program Creates Jobs for Kenyans in Informal Settlements 12th Oct 2020 | Source: APO The government offered a lifeline to more than 250,000 youth hurt by COVID-19 response measures Through the National Hygiene Program, the government… | Employment,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.businessghana.com/site/news/politics/224004/National-Hygiene-Progra… | |
| Kenya: Covid19 Cash-Transfer Giving Life-Line to Needy SGBV Survivors | Africa, kenya | allafrica.com (07.10.2020) Kenya introduced, with the help of international partners, the Mobile cash transfers targeting 120,000 of Kenya's most vulnerable people living in Nairobi and Mombasa's expansive informal settlements. . Due to the reduction or loss of their livelihood sources, the… | Kenya introduced, with the help of international partners, the Mobile cash transfers targeting 120,000 of Kenya's most vulnerable people living in Nairobi and Mombasa's expansive informal settlements. . Due to the reduction or loss of their livelihood sources, the beneficiaries consist of households unable to meet their basic needs during Covid-19. It includes survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and those at risk together with other vulnerable groups specifically… | 2020-10-07 | Social assistance,Cash transfers,Gender equality,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | cambrosio | https://allafrica.com/stories/202010080104.html | ||
| Kosovo: Cash benefit for unemployed workers due to COVID-19 | kosovo | Prishtina Insight (27.12.2020) A 30 million euro fund was launched to provide financial support for workers finding themselves unemployed due to the pandemic. Three monthly payments of up to 300 euros were made available for workers who can document that they lost their jobs between February… | A 30 million euro fund was launched to provide financial support for workers finding themselves unemployed due to the pandemic. Three monthly payments of up to 300 euros were made available for workers who can document that they lost their jobs between February 29 and December 30. | 2020-12-05 | Unemployment,COVID-19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://prishtinainsight.com/2020-showed-that-kosovos-social-contract-needs-ret… | ||
| Kosovo: Access to up to 10% of the mandatory individual account to weather COVID-19 | kosovo | Social Security Admninistation (31.01.2021) As part of its efforts to provide relief to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kosovo enacted a law on December 7 that allows participants of the country's mandatory individual account pension program to withdraw up to 10… | As part of its efforts to provide relief to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kosovo enacted a law on December 7 that allows participants of the country's mandatory individual account pension program to withdraw up to 10 percent of their account balances. According to the law outlining the package, withdrawals from all individuals with savings under 9,999 euros will be reimbursed by the Government from 2023 onwards. Based on KPST data, this means 91… | 2020-12-07 | Kosovo Allows Special Withdrawals from Mandatory Individual Accounts As part of its efforts to provide relief to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Kosovo enacted a law on December 7 that allows participants of the country's mandatory individual account… | Old-age pensions | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2021-01/index.html | |
| Nigeria: Lagos kick-starts cash for work programme for vulnerable people | Africa, nigeria | nairametrics.com (28.01.2021) The Lagos State Government in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) had initiated some intervention programmes to help cushion the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on vulnerable individuals and businesses. This emergency cash transfer… | The Lagos State Government in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) had initiated some intervention programmes to help cushion the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on vulnerable individuals and businesses. This emergency cash transfer programme is designed to help families during this period and to ensure that household poverty does not translate to deprivations for children. the project is simultaneously ongoing across the Five Divisions of the State to… | 2021-01-28 | Cash transfers,Financing,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets, poverty | cambrosio | https://nairametrics.com/2021/01/28/lagos-kick-starts-cash-for-work-programme-f… | ||
| Lithuania: Continuation of Payment of Cash Social Assistance Benefits in 2021 | Europe , lithuania | socmin.lrv.lt (05.01.2021) A person or family facing financial difficulties may apply to their municipality for cash social assistance: social benefits, compensation for dwelling heating and water costs. In 2021, persons, whose average monthly income per person will not exceed EUR 140.8, will be… | A person or family facing financial difficulties may apply to their municipality for cash social assistance: social benefits, compensation for dwelling heating and water costs. In 2021, persons, whose average monthly income per person will not exceed EUR 140.8, will be entitled to social benefit. When calculating the average monthly income, the child benefit (child money), part of the work income and unemployment social insurance benefit (depending on family composition and number of… | 2021-01-05 | Housing,Social assistance,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://socmin.lrv.lt/en/news/relevant-for-residents-affected-by-the-pandemic-w… | ||
| Lithuania: Support for loss of job: The job search allowance | Europe , lithuania | socmin.lrv.lt (05.01.2021) The job search allowance is paid to persons registered with the Employment Services and having the status of the unemployed, who are not participating in active labour market policy measures and who have lost their job at least 3 months prior to the declaration of the… | The job search allowance is paid to persons registered with the Employment Services and having the status of the unemployed, who are not participating in active labour market policy measures and who have lost their job at least 3 months prior to the declaration of the emergency or quarantine. The job search allowance will not be paid to persons who are entitled to the unemployment social insurance benefit or when its payment has expired at the time of the person’s application to the Employment… | 2021-01-05 | Employment,Social assistance,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | cambrosio | https://socmin.lrv.lt/en/news/relevant-for-residents-affected-by-the-pandemic-w… | ||
| Lithuania: Wage subsidies for hiring the supported unemployed | Europe , lithuania | socmin.lrv.lt (05.01.2021) Employers will be able to benefit from the supported employment measures and receive wage subsidies if they employ the most vulnerable residents and help them return to the labour market. Subsidies may be paid to employers who employ additional jobseekers referred by the… | Employers will be able to benefit from the supported employment measures and receive wage subsidies if they employ the most vulnerable residents and help them return to the labour market. Subsidies may be paid to employers who employ additional jobseekers referred by the Employment Authority, such as the persons with disabilities, elderly or young people, long-term or unskilled unemployed, etc. | 2021-01-05 | Employment,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://socmin.lrv.lt/en/news/relevant-for-residents-affected-by-the-pandemic-w… | ||
| Lithuania: Downtime subsidies during the emergency or quarantine from the beginning of 2021 | Europe , lithuania | socmin.lrv.lt (05.01.2021) As quarantine continues, those employers, who are unable to provide their employees with work, can announce downtime for the employees. From 2021, in respect of the downtime employees the employers will receive the full compensation (100%) for the gross and net wage… | As quarantine continues, those employers, who are unable to provide their employees with work, can announce downtime for the employees. From 2021, in respect of the downtime employees the employers will receive the full compensation (100%) for the gross and net wage to the employee during downtime. The maximum compensation will amount to 1.5 minimum monthly wages, i.e. EUR 963. However, the compensated amount may not exceed the wage fixed in the employment contract before the date of… | 2021-01-29 | Employment,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://socmin.lrv.lt/en/news/relevant-for-residents-affected-by-the-pandemic-w… | ||
| Czech Republic: One-off pension supplement in relation to COVID-19 | Europe , czech republic | cssz.cz (november 2020) A new one-off supplement of CZK 5000,- to the beneficiaries of the Czech statutory pension was provided via CSSA. The aim of this benefit is to quickly help these vulnerable groups, especially the elderly, who are very negatively affected by the consequences of the… | A new one-off supplement of CZK 5000,- to the beneficiaries of the Czech statutory pension was provided via CSSA. This extra supplement is provided only once by the CSSA without any client´s request. It will be paid to all type of pensions - old-age, disabled, widow's and widower's and Orphan. | 2020-11-01 | One-off pension supplement in relation to COVID-19: NEW A new one-off supplement of CZK 5000,- to the beneficiaries of the Czech statutory pension will be provided via CSSA. The aim of this benefit is to quickly help these vulnerable groups, especially the elderly, who are very negatively… | Disability,Old-age pensions,Survivors,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, poverty | cambrosio | https://www.cssz.cz/web/en/one-off-pension-supplement-in-relation-to-covid-19-n… | |
| Andorra: Free antigen self-test for the Christmas holidays and regulation of prices | Andorra | Government of Andorra (23.12.2020) The Minister of Health, Joan Martínez Benazet, announced on Wednesday that the Government will offer a second free antigen self-test to all residents of the country over the age of 6: “it was a measure we had already planned but we needed more stock to be able to… | The Minister of Health, Joan Martínez Benazet, announced on Wednesday that the Government will offer a second free antigen self-test to all residents of the country over the age of 6: “it was a measure we had already planned but we needed more stock to be able to carry it out ”. In addition, Martínez Benazet reported that the Council of Ministers has approved an amendment to the Regulation establishing the conditions for the sale of rapid antigen tests in pharmacies in order to regulate… | 2020-01-23 | The government will provide a second free antigen self-test to all residents over the age of 6 for the Christmas holidays Wednesday, December 23, 2020 The Minister of Health, Joan Martínez Benazet, announced on Wednesday that the Government will offer a second free antigen self-test to all… | Health,Health insurance,Financing | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.govern.ad/comunicats/item/12286-el-govern-facilitara-un-segon-autot… | |
| Andorra: Reduction of social security contributions in May 2020 | Andorra | Advantia (06.05.2020) In the case of the contributions of salaried persons, the government and the company proportionally assume the employer's part of the contribution of the general branch. Discharges due to isolation or diagnosis due to COVID-19 are covered with 100% of salary from the first day… | In the case of the contributions of salaried persons, the government and the company proportionally assume the employer's part of the contribution of the general branch. Discharges due to isolation or diagnosis due to COVID-19 are covered with 100% of salary from the first day in the case of health personnel, and 66% from the first day in the case of other professionals. In the case of the self-employed, they can benefit from a 50% reduction in the contribution to social security or even its… | 2020-05-06 | Complementary economic measures to face the effects of COVID May 6, 2020 After the first economic measures approved on 23 March, Andorra has just approved a second package of aid and benefits to complement and reinforce the initial measures. These modifications are… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.advantia.ad/blog/economia/medidas-economicas-andorra/ | |
| Australia: Travel agents COVID-19 payment | australia | Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment (01.12.2020) The Morrison Government will provide a one-off payment to assist travel agents in recognition that many continue "to work hard processing consumer refunds, whilst unable to trade due to the COVID-19 pandemic". Under the $128 million… | The Morrison Government will provide a one-off payment to assist travel agents in recognition that many continue "to work hard processing consumer refunds, whilst unable to trade due to the COVID-19 pandemic". Under the $128 million scheme, eligible travel agents with a turnover of between $50,000 and $20 million a year will be able to apply for the one off payment. Payments will be scaled, with a minimum payment of $1500 for a business with a turnover of $50 000 up to a maximum payment… | 2020-12-01 | Travel agents COVID-19 payment Media release 01 December 2020 The Morrison Government will provide a one-off payment to assist travel agents in recognition that many continue to work hard processing consumer refunds, whilst unable to trade due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal Tourism… | Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.trademinister.gov.au/minister/simon-birmingham/media-release/travel… | |
| United States: Emergency Rental Assistance Program | United States | U.S. Department of the Treasury (January 2021) The Emergency Rental Assistance program makes available $25 billion to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are provided directly to States, U.S. Territories, local governments… | The Emergency Rental Assistance program makes available $25 billion to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are provided directly to States, U.S. Territories, local governments, and Indian tribes. Grantees use the funds to provide assistance to eligible households through existing or newly created rental assistance programs. Eligible households may receive up to 12 months of assistance, plus an additional 3 months… | 2021-01-01 | Emergency Rental Assistance Program KEEPING FAMILIES IN THEIR HOMES The Emergency Rental Assistance program makes available $25 billion to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds are provided directly to States, U.S. Territories,… | Housing | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, housing | mmarquez | https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/emergency-rental-assistance-progr… | |
| Maldives: World Bank Extends Support to Maldives’ Workers Impacted by COVID-19 | maldives | worldbank.org (25.01.2021) The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved additional financing of $21.6 million to further help Maldives mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on poor and vulnerable workers and their families. The additional financing will be… | The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved additional financing of $21.6 million to further help Maldives mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis. It will help finance the extended duration of the Government’s COVID-19 Income Support Allowance scheme by continuing to provide temporary support of up to MVR 5,000 (approximately $322) per month to workers who have lost their jobs or income as a result of the coronavirus pandemic | 2021-01-25 | WASHINGTON, D.C., January 25, 2021—The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved additional financing of $21.6 million to further help Maldives mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on poor and vulnerable workers and their families. The additional financing will be… | Employment,Cash transfers,Financing,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, poverty | cambrosio | https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/01/25/world-bank-extends-s… | |
| United States: The CARES Act Provides Assistance to Small Businesses | United States | U.S. Department of the Treasury (January 2021) The Paycheck Protection Program established by the CARES Act, is implemented by the Small Business Administration with support from the Department of the Treasury. This program provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll… | The Paycheck Protection Program, established by the CARES act, provides small businesses with funds to pay up to 8 weeks of payroll costs including benefits. Funds can also be used to pay interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $659 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses. | 2021-01-25 | The CARES Act Provides Assistance to Small Businesses The Paycheck Protection Program is providing small businesses with the resources they need to maintain their payroll, hire back employees who may have been laid off, and cover applicable overhead. SMALL BUSINESS PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM… | Employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/assistance-for-small-businesses | |
| United States: Additional payment from the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 | United States | U.S. Department of the Treasury (January 2021) The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 authorized additional payments of up to $600 per adult and up to $600 for each qualifying child. In general, individuals with adjusted gross income of up to $75,000 (or $150,… | The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 authorized additional payments of up to $600 per adult and up to $600 for each qualifying child. In general, individuals with adjusted gross income of up to $75,000 (or $150,000 for joint filers or surviving spouses) will receive the full amount of the second payment. For filers whose adjusted gross income exceeds these amounts, the payment is reduced. This second round of payments will be distributed… | 2021-01-25 | The CARES Act Provides Assistance to Workers and their Families Through Economic Impact Payments and other means, the Treasury Department is ensuring that Americans receive fast and direct relief in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The CARES Act initially provided Economic Impact… | Children,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/assistance-for-american-workers-a… | |
| Spain: Extended exemption of social securituy contributions for companies until May 31st | spain | El Diario (26.01.2021) With the extension of the ERTEs until May 31st, companies will maintain high exemptions in the different ERTE modalities, which even reach 100% in some cases. For the 'ultra-protected' sectors and their dependent companies and their value chain, the savings in the Social… | With the extension of the ERTEs until May 31st, companies will maintain high exemptions in the different ERTE modalities, which even reach 100% in some cases. For the 'ultra-protected' sectors and their dependent companies and their value chain, the savings in the Social Security contribution is 85% for companies with less than 50 workers and 75% for those with more than that level of staff, both for reinstated and suspended employees. In the case of ERTEs due to disability, which companies in… | 2021-01-26 | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro… | ||
| Spain: Layoffs due to COVID-19 still prohibited | spain | El Diario (26.01.2021) The so-called "forbidden firing" also extends until May 31, which in reality supposes a government veto of objective dismissals motivated by the pandemic. The measure is extended, which has generated two interpretations in the Social Courts: both sentences that declare these… | The so-called "forbidden firing" also extends until May 31, which in reality supposes a government veto of objective dismissals motivated by the pandemic. The measure is extended, which has generated two interpretations in the Social Courts: both sentences that declare these dismissals as inadmissible (the majority) , and some that consider them invalid. A Barcelona court has declared a dismissal appropriate in this context . | 2021-01-26 | This is the extension of the ERTE, the aid for the self-employed and the rents approved by the Government The Executive extends the current ERTE model with little change until May 31, improves the 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed until this date and extends the possibility of requesting… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro… | |
| Spain: Furhter novelties on the extension of the ERTE | spain | El Diario (26.01.2021) The most outstanding novelties of this extension of the ERTE until May 31st, are based on facilitating administrative procedures, such as to go from an ERTE of limitation to one of impediment and vice versa, as well as that it is not necessary to re-process the unemployment… | The most outstanding novelties of this extension of the ERTE until May 31st, are based on facilitating administrative procedures, such as to go from an ERTE of limitation to one of impediment and vice versa, as well as that it is not necessary to re-process the unemployment benefits of workers affected by the extension. In addition, the group of sectors we consider to be most affected by the pandemic changes slightly, wider after the decree to support the hospitality industry : three activities… | 2021-01-26 | This is the extension of the ERTE, the aid for the self-employed and the rents approved by the Government The Executive extends the current ERTE model with little change until May 31, improves the 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed until this date and extends the possibility of requesting… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro… | |
| Spain: Postponement of rent until May 9 for vulnerable persons | spain | El Diario (26.01.2021) If you are in a vulnerable situation and your landlord is a "large landlord", you can request a postponement of the payment of the rent until May 9. This new decree extends the possibility of requesting a "temporary and extraordinary" postponement if the following conditions… | If you are in a vulnerable situation and your landlord is a "large landlord", you can request a postponement of the payment of the rent until May 9. This new decree extends the possibility of requesting a "temporary and extraordinary" postponement if the following conditions: that the tenant is in a situation of vulnerability caused by the coronavirus crisis and that the owner has more than ten properties. The assumptions of economic vulnerability are the following: being unemployed or ERTE,… | 2021-01-26 | This is the extension of the ERTE, the aid for the self-employed and the rents approved by the Government The Executive extends the current ERTE model with little change until May 31, improves the 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed until this date and extends the possibility of requesting… | Housing | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, housing | mmarquez | https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro… | |
| Spain: Extension of unemployment emergency benefit for the self-employed | spain | El Diario (26.01.2021) From February the access to the so-called 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed created due to the pandemic will be extended until May 31. There are some changes, among them the requirement of a drop in income from 75% to 50% is relaxed in order to access… | From February the access to the so-called 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed created due to the pandemic will be extended until May 31. There are some changes, among them the requirement of a drop in income from 75% to 50% is relaxed in order to access severance benefits. The requirement of having to have been a beneficiary of the extraordinary benefit for cessation of activity until June 30, during the first state of alarm, in order to benefit from these aid, a criterion… | 2021-01-26 | This is the extension of the ERTE, the aid for the self-employed and the rents approved by the Government The Executive extends the current ERTE model with little change until May 31, improves the 'unemployment' aid for the self-employed until this date and extends the possibility of requesting… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro… | |
| Spain: Further extension of the ERTE until May 31st | spain | El Diario (26.01.2021) The Government has approved this Tuesday a macro-decree with the extension of several labor and social protection measures, part of the so-called 'social shield' against the pandemic. The Council of Ministers has extended the current ERTE model due to COVID practically… | The ERTE scheme articulated last September is maintained until May 31st, 2021: those aimed at the 'ultra-protected' sectors (considered most affected by the pandemic) and dependent companies linked to its value chain, plus the ERTE to impede the activity and the ERTE of activity limitation, for companies that see their businesses altered by restrictive measures against the virus. Workers affected by ERTE will continue to have access to unemployment benefit without a grace period, even if they… | 2021-01-26 | The Government has approved this Tuesday a macro-decree with the extension of several labor and social protection measures, part of the so-called 'social shield' against the pandemic. The Council of Ministers has extended the current ERTE model due to COVID practically without changes until… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://www.eldiario.es/economia/prorroga-erte-ayudas-autonomos-alquileres-apro… | |
| Spain: New postponements of Social Security contributions for companies and the self-employed | spain | Social Security State's Secretary (25.01.2021) With the beginning of the year, new moratoriums on Social Security contributions have come into force. These postponements are regulated in Final Provision 43 of Law 11/2020 on General State Budgets for the year 2021 (LPGE) and are aimed at companies… | With the beginning of the year, new moratoriums on Social Security contributions have come into force. These postponements are regulated in Final Provision 43 of Law 11/2020 on General State Budgets for the year 2021 (LPGE) and are aimed at companies and freelancers who are up to date with their obligations and do not have any other postponement in vigor. In the case of self-employed workers, the moratorium covers the quotas whose accrual corresponds to the months of January to March 2021. For… | 2020-01-30 | With the beginning of the year, new moratoriums on Social Security contributions have come into force. These postponements are regulated in Final Provision 43 of Law 11/2020 on General State Budgets for the year 2021 (LPGE) and are aimed at companies and freelancers who are up to… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://revista.seg-social.es/2021/01/25/nuevos-aplazamientos-de-cuotas-a-la-se… | |
| Maldives-UN sign project on digitising social services to protect women and children | maldives | The Edition (21.01.2021) The United Nations (UN) and Maldives on Thursday signed a project document on digitialising social services in order to better protect women and girls from poverty and violence during emergency situations. Titled 'Protecting Women and Children: Digitalizing and Streamlining… | The United Nations (UN) and Maldives on Thursday signed a project document on digitialising social services in order to better protect women and girls from poverty and violence during emergency situations. Titled 'Protecting Women and Children: Digitalizing and Streamlining Social Services and Creating a Unified Platform for National Care', the project aims to enhance shock-responsive social protection benefits and services targeted towards women and girls, in order to prevent them from falling… | 2021-01-26 | Cash transfers,Gender equality | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary, Published_SS_Monitor | covid19, policy reponse | pmassetti | https://edition.mv/covid_19/21655 | ||
| Austria: Extension of higher emergency unemployment assistance | austria | Government of Austria (20.01.2021) Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the governing parties extended the increased emergency assistance until March 2021, and to pay this out restrospectively (this ended in December 2020). Around 200,000 people per month benefit from the increased… | Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the governing parties extended the increased emergency assistance until March 2021, and to pay this out restrospectively (this ended in December 2020). Around 200,000 people per month benefit from the increased emergency aid. | 2021-01-20 | January 20, 2021 Kocher: Increase in emergency assistance to the level of unemployment benefit will be extended, January 20, 2021 Unemployment assistance recipients will receive support equal to their unemployment benefit until the end of March Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the governing… | Unemployment,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.bmafj.gv.at/Services/Presse/Presseaussendungen/PA_20_Jaenner_2021_a… | |
| Austria: Extended paid leave for pregnant women who cannot work remotely | austria | Government of Austria (20.01.2021) Extended paid leave for pregnant women who cannot work remotely, and whose work requires close contact with other people, such as teachers, haridressers, beauticians, physiotherapists and masseuses. The measure is in place until June 2021. The regulation… | Extended paid leave for pregnant women who cannot work remotely , and whose work requires close contact with other people, such as teachers, haridressers, beauticians, physiotherapists and masseuses. The measure is in place until June 2021. The regulation also ensures that employers do not experience any financial losses, as the government will reimburse 100% of the wages. | 2021-01-20 | January 20, 2021Kocher / Raab: The option of time off for pregnant women is extended until June, January 20, 2021 Today in parliament, the right to exemption for pregnant workers was extended if other protective measures or home office are not possible. This ensures the health… | Maternity,Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.bmafj.gv.at/Services/Presse/Presseaussendungen/PA_20_Jaenner_2021_b… | |
| Germany: Act for the Digital Modernisation of Care and Nursing | germany | German Government (20.01.2021) The importance of digitalisation in the health system and the need to make better use of the potentials offered by digitalisation has become particularly evident during the pandemic. In the future, it is to be possible to include digital applications, such as fall… | The importance of digitalisation in the health system and the need to make better use of the potentials offered by digitalisation has become particularly evident during the pandemic. In the future, it is to be possible to include digital applications, such as fall prevention apps or memory training apps, in regular nursing care. In the future, it will be possible to link digital applications with the electronic patient file. To this end, on Wednesday the Cabinet approved a bill; the draft Act… | 2021-01-20 | More digitalisation in nursing More digital assistants for people in need of long-term care, more telemedicine and a good digital infrastructure – these are the goals of the Act for the Digital Modernisation of Care and Nursing. The Cabinet has adopted the bill. The importance of… | Health,Long-term care | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, digital platforms | mmarquez | https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-en/news/digitalisation-nursing-1841346 | |
| 1m Nigerians to benefit from COVID-19 Cash Transfer, Osinbajo says | nigeria | The Guardian Nigeria News (20.01.2021) - No fewer than One million Nigerians are to benefit from the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Cash Transfer Project which aims to lift the urban poor affected by the pandemic out of poverty. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said this on Tuesday in Abuja… | No fewer than One million Nigerians are to benefit from the Federal Government’s COVID-19 Cash Transfer Project which aims to lift the urban poor affected by the pandemic out of poverty. The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said this on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the COVID-19 Rapid Response Registration (RRR) Cash Transfer Project. Osinbajo said that the RRR was designed to focus mainly on the urban poor wards selected using scientifically validated methods of satellite remote… | 2021-01-20 | Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://guardian.ng/news/1m-nigerians-to-benefit-from-covid-19-cash-transfer-os… | ||
| Spain to extend temporary lay-off schemes for 800,000 workers | spain | EURACTIV.com (14.01.2021) The Spanish government is ready to approve before Friday (15 January) an extension of temporary lay-off schemes put in place March last year to protect jobs for around 800,000 workers affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the tourism and services… | The Spanish government is ready to approve before Friday (15 January) an extension of temporary lay-off schemes put in place March last year to protect jobs for around 800,000 workers affected by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the tourism and services sectors. Under the scheme, the Spanish state gives workers about 70% of their salary and prohibits companies from firing people. In case of fraud or redundancies, companies must return exemptions from contributions to the… | 2021-01-15 | Employment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/spain-to-extend-temporary-la… | ||
| South Africa: Unemployment payments UIF Coronavirus COVID-19' timeline | south africa | South African Government (27.10.2020) The R51 045 255 369.21 billion covers 1 000 824 companies that applied and was disbursed in 11 575 623 payments which is broken down as follows: For April, R21 billion has been paid to 4 240 112 workers through 410 523 employers; The… | Update: The Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (Covid-19 TERS) that started in April, was extended twice: once in May, and the second time in July. The program has run until October 2020, amidst possibilities of re-introducing it in January/February 2021. The R51 045 255 369.21 billion covers 1 000 824 companies that applied and was disbursed in 11 575 623 payments which is broken down as follows: For April, R21 billion has been paid to 4 240 112 workers through… | 2020-10-27 | Unemployment Insurance Fund exceeds R51 billion in Covid-19 TERS payments The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has reached the magical R51 billion in Covid-19 Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (Covid-19 TERS) payments to help workers, business and the economy mitigate the worst impact… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.gov.za/speeches/unemployment-and-labour-uif-coronavirus-covid-19-pa… | |
| South Africa: School of Government on training public servants on governance and management of emergencies such as Covid-19 | south africa | South African Government (18.01.2021) South Africa and the People’s Republic of China are teaming up to improve the capacity of public servants on governance as well as the management of disasters and emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic. South Africa’s National School of Government, falling… | South Africa and the People’s Republic of China are teaming up to improve the capacity of public servants on governance as well as the management of disasters and emergencies such as the Covid-19 pandemic. South Africa’s National School of Government, falling under the Ministry for the Public Service and Administration, working with the China National Academy of Governance, will in March and April 2021 offer courses on governance and emergency management for senior and middle managers in the… | 2021-01-18 | School of Government on training public servants on governance and management of emergencies such as Covid-19 18 Jan 2021 South Africa and China to train public servants on governance and management of emergencies such as Covid-19 South Africa and the People’s Republic of China are teaming up to… | Governance and administration | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.gov.za/speeches/school-government-training-public-servants-governan… | |
| Lebanon: US$246 Million to Support Poor and Vulnerable Lebanese Households and Build-Up the Social Safety Net Delivery System | Asia, lebanon | worldbank.org (12/01/2021) The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a US$246 million new project to provide emergency cash transfers and access to social services to approximately 786,000 poor and vulnerable Lebanese reeling under the pressure of Lebanon’s economic and… | The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a US$246 million new project to provide emergency cash transfers and access to social services to approximately 786,000 poor and vulnerable Lebanese reeling under the pressure of Lebanon’s economic and COVID-19 crises. The Emergency Crisis and COVID-19 Response Social Safety Net Project (ESSN) will also support the development of a comprehensive national social safety nets system to allow a better response to ongoing and future… | 2021-01-12 | eirut, January 12, 2021 – The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved today a US$246 million new project to provide emergency cash transfers and access to social services to approximately 786,000 poor and vulnerable Lebanese reeling under the pressure of Lebanon’s economic and… | Financing,Shocks & extreme events,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | cambrosio | https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2021/01/12/us246-million-to-sup… | |
| Namibia: Employer Wage Subsidy Program during Covid-19 | namibia | The Employer Wage Subsidy Program for the hard hit industries under three (3) sectors of aviation, tourism and construction. This program is designed to save jobs. The program is driven by the following characteristics: a. Employers of affected industries will receive a subsidy based on their total… | The Employer Wage Subsidy Program for the hard hit industries under three (3) sectors of aviation, tourism and construction. This program is designed to save jobs. The program is driven by the following characteristics: a. Employers of affected industries will receive a subsidy based on their total wage bill, driven by an SSC contribution waiver and a cash injection from the state. The aim is to give employers a cash subsidy of 17% of their total wage bill and SSC contribution holiday, or both… | 2020-04-27 | Fellow Namibians, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, 1. As part of the ongoing response from the Government of the Republic of Namibia, the Ministry of Finance hereby announces the National Employment and Salary Scheme for COVID-19, in an effort to save jobs and reduce potential impact on… | Employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, labour markets | mmarquez | https://mof.gov.na/documents/35641/90651/Statement+by+Hon.+Shiimi-+National+Emp… | |
| Norway: The number of care days will continue to be double from 1 January 2021 | norway | NAV (01.01.2021) The most measures for care allowance will be continued in 2021 due to the coronavirus. The measures until 31 December 2021: The number of care days doubles You can transfer care days to another caregiver when kindergarten / school / SFO is closed The employer cannot… | The most measures for care allowance will be continued in 2021 due to the coronavirus. The measures until 31 December 2021: The number of care days doubles You can transfer care days to another caregiver when kindergarten / school / SFO is closed The employer cannot demand a doctor's certificate from the 4th day The measures until 30 June 2021: You can use care days when kindergarten / school / SFO is closed You can use care days even if you have used up your days when there… | 2021-01-01 | The number of care days will double from 1 January 2021 It has been decided that most measures for care allowance will be continued in 2021 due to the coronavirus. This applies until 31 December 2021: The number of care days doubles You can transfer care days to another caregiver when… | Cash sickness benefits,Family benefits,Extension of coverage,COVID-19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, extending coverage, family | siha | https://www.nav.no/familie/sykdom-i-familien/nb/omsorgspenger | |
| Malaysia: All employers in MCO areas eligible to apply for wage subsidy programme, says PM | malaysia | (18.01.2020) The Star The Wage Subsidy Programme 3.0 under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) will be improved, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said all employers operating under the movement control order are eligible to apply, regardless of sectors. He said eligible… | The Wage Subsidy Programme 3.0 under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) will be improved, says Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The Prime Minister said all employers operating under the movement control order are eligible to apply, regardless of sectors. He said eligible employers would receive a wage subsidy of RM600 for each of their employees earning less than RM4,000 for a period of one month. "Besides that, the limit of 200 employees for each application will be increased to 500 employees… | 2021-01-18 | Employment,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2021/01/18/all-employers-in-mco-areas-el… | ||
| Thailand: Social Security Fund contributions reduced for Jan-March 2021 | thailand | The Social Security Fund (SSF) regulation reduces the rate of mandatory Social Security Fund contributions under section 33 of the SSA effective from January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021. Contribution rates are calculated as a percentage of each employees’ monthly wages, based on a minimum… | The Social Security Fund (SSF) regulation reduces the rate of mandatory Social Security Fund contributions under section 33 of the SSA effective from January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021. Contribution rates are calculated as a percentage of each employees’ monthly wages, based on a minimum monthly wage of THB 1,650 and a maximum monthly wage of THB 15,000. Based on the minimum and maximum wages allowed for calculation, the contributions would range from THB 49.5 to THB 450 per month for both… | 2021-01-01 | Due to the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand since December, 2020, Thailand’s Ministry of Labor recently published two regulations under the Social Security Act (SSA) in the Government Gazette: The Regulation on Entitlement to Compensatory Benefits in the Event of Unemployment… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e0227877-c2b9-4494-8dc4-e1cbbbda… | |
| Thailand: Compensation for up to 3 months for employees who cannot work in the face of Second Wave of COVID-19 | thailand | This regulation is similar to a previous regulation from April, 2020, during the first wave of the pandemic, stating that the definition of force majeure under the Social Security Act B.E. 2533 (1990) (the SSA) includes hazards from pandemics of dangerous communicable diseases (… | This regulation is similar to a previous regulation from April, 2020, during the first wave of the pandemic, stating that the definition of force majeure under the Social Security Act B.E. 2533 (1990) (the SSA) includes hazards from pandemics of dangerous communicable diseases (including COVID-19). This definition therefore affords protection to insured persons (i.e., employees) in the event that the COVID-19 pandemic results in their being unable to work, or their employers… | 2021-01-01 | Due to the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand since December, 2020, Thailand’s Ministry of Labor recently published two regulations under the Social Security Act (SSA) in the Government Gazette: The Regulation on Entitlement to Compensatory Benefits in the Event of Unemployment… | Cash sickness benefits | Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=e0227877-c2b9-4494-8dc4-e1cbbbda… | |
| United States: Deferral of employment tax deposits and payments through December 31, 2020 | United States | The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allows employers to defer the deposit and payment of the employer's share of Social Security taxes and self-employed individuals to defer payment of certain self-employment taxes. | The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allows employers to defer the deposit and payment of the employer's share of Social Security taxes and self-employed individuals to defer payment of certain self-employment taxes from March 27th to December 31st, 2020. Payments need to be made between January 2st and April 30th, 2021. | 2020-08-28 | The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) allows employers to defer the deposit and payment of the employer's share of Social Security taxes and self-employed individuals to defer payment of certain self-employment taxes from March 27th to December 31st, 2020. | Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/deferral-of-employment-tax-deposits-and-payments-t… | |
| France: Benefit from daily allowances and the employer supplement, without waiting period or eligibility conditions. | france | Afin d’inciter au maximum les personnes présentant des symptômes à rester isolées à leur domicile, elles pourront bénéficier d’indemnités journalières et du complément employeur, sans délai de carence ou de conditions d’ouverture du droit, lorsqu’elles sont testées positives à la Covid-19 ou dès… | In order to encourage people with symptoms to remain isolated at their home as much as possible, they will be able to benefit from daily allowances and the employer supplement, without waiting period or eligibility conditions, when they are tested positive for Covid-19 or when they are symptomatic, pending the result of their test. | 2021-01-08 | Health insurance | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://travail-emploi.gouv.fr/actualites/presse/communiques-de-presse/article/… | ||
| Payment Increases set to take effect in January 2021 | ireland | Payments for qualified child dependants will increase by €5 for children aged 12 or over and €2 for children aged up to 12, meaning parents on weekly social welfare payments will see an increase in their weekly rate of payment. These increases will take effect at various dates in January depending… | Payments for qualified child dependants will increase by €5 for children aged 12 or over and €2 for children aged up to 12, meaning parents on weekly social welfare payments will see an increase in their weekly rate of payment. These increases will take effect at various dates in January depending on the weekly welfare payment that either parent is receiving. It is expected that this increase will benefit some 419,000 children at a cost of €59.2 million in 2021 | 2021-01-01 | Budget 2021 Payment Increases set to take effect in January 2021 - Over €177 million in improvements to weekly welfare payments From Department of Social Protection Published on 31 December 2020 Last updated on 30 December 2020 Over 375,000 Households to… | Children,COVID-19 | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/f6302-budget-2021-payment-increases-set-to-… | |
| France: Transparent masks for child care staff | european union, france | October 2020 (caf.fr) In October 2020, the Cnaf released 5 million euros for the purchase of 500,000 inclusive masks (transparent) for early childhood professionals working in a childcare centre or "childcare assistants' centres". | In October 2020, the Cnaf released 5 million euros for the purchase of 500,000 inclusive masks (transparent) for early childhood professionals working in a childcare centre or "childcare assistants' centres". | 2020-10-01 | Health,Safety and health at work,Financing,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.caf.fr/allocataires/caf-de-la-haute-savoie/actualites/annee/2020/de… | ||
| France: continuation of entitlements by CAF during COVID crisis | france | From the beginning of the pandemic, decisions were taken to ensure the automatic renewal of social minimum entitlements. Given the reopening of all public services, this measure now only concerns certain benefits. This is particularly the case for disabled persons receiving the disabled adult… | From the beginning of the pandemic, decisions were taken to ensure the automatic renewal of social minimum entitlements. Given the reopening of all public services, this measure now only concerns certain benefits. This is particularly the case for disabled persons receiving the disabled adult allowance (Aah) or the education allowance for disabled children (Aeeh). | 2020-12-08 | Disability,Family benefits,Cash transfers,COVID-19 | Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://www.caf.fr/allocataires/actualites/2020/pendant-la-crise-sanitaire-la-c… |