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| MASFAMU addresses impact of covid-19 at AU conference | angola | Exceptional measures to safeguard the continued commercial activity of women with precarious businesses to survive | 2020-05-05 | Family benefits,Employment | Published Measures summary | covid19 | socpro | http://www.masfamu.gov.ao/vernoticia.aspx?id=49974 | |||
| Retiro de cesantías por Covid-19 en Porvenir: consultar cuántos ahorros tengo en línea | colombia | Authorizes the withdrawal of "cesantías" to people who became unemployed or their income decreased significantly due to COVID-19. The "cesantía" is, in Colombia, a benefit that every employer must contribute to for its workers so that they can meet their primary needs in the event of being laid off. | 2020-03-27 | Unemployment | Published Measures summary | covid19 | socpro | https://colombia.as.com/colombia/2020/04/08/tikitakas/1586300053_992748.html | |||
| COVID-19: Call these numbers for free meals – Gender Minister | ghana | The government announced hotlines for the needy communities and households to reach them for their food items during the Covid-19 lock down This act has really helped them to start up to provide food for up to four hundred thousand (400, 000) individuals and homes in the affected areas of restrictions. Total cost is 280 million cedis. | 2020-04-07 | Food and nutrition,Communication | Published Measures summary | covid19 | socpro | http://graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/covid-19-gender-ministry-announces-free… | |||
| CONGRESO DE LA REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA DECRE.TO NUMERO 12-2020 | guatemala | Food transfers and vouchers for food, medicine and inputs to prevent COVID19. Program for vulnerable families, including elderly, elderly in nursery homes. Program jointly implemented by Ministry of Social Development and Ministry of Agriculture (700 million quetzals or US$ 91million). | 2020-04-01 | Health,Food and nutrition,Social assistance | Published Measures summary | covid19 | socpro | https://www.congreso.gob.gt/assets/uploads/info_legislativo/decretos/90f74-12-2… | |||
| Guinea: PM Kassory declines an economic response plan of more than three trillion GNF to Covid-19 | guinea | The country new Social Protection agency, the Agence Nationale d’Inclusion Economique et Sociale (ANIES) will distribute sanitation kits to 130,900 households (more than 850,000 people) in 102 subprefectures (1,920 districts) and the special zone of Conakry. This phase will take place from April 2020. | 2020-04-06 | Health | Published Measures summary | covid19 | socpro | https://www.guineenews.org/guinee-le-pm-kassory-decline-un-plan-de-riposte-econ… | |||
| COVID-19: Procedimiento para acceder al Fondo para la Protección del Empleo | guatemala | Wage subsidy to formal workers in private sector whose contract has been suspended with the approval of the Ministry of Labor (75 quetzals or 9.7 dollars per day). Total 2000 million of quetzals (US$260 million). This is part of the Fondo para la Protección del Empleo (Employment Protection Fund). | 2020-04-08 | Employment,Cash transfers | Published Measures summary | covid19 | socpro | https://www.guatemala.com/noticias/sociedad/covid-19-procedimiento-para-acceder… | |||
| Ghana goment announce free water, 3 month tax holiday give health workers den 50% basic salary give frontline COVID-19 workers | ghana | As part of measures to bring some relief to frontline health workers, govt says they will enjoy 50 percent salary increase for three months starting April. | 2020-04-06 | Health,Employment | Published Measures summary | covid19 | socpro | https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-52179929 | |||
| Bono Familiar en Guatemala: quién puede y cómo solicitar la ayuda del Mides | guatemala | Bono Familia is a temporary social program created to help Guatemalan families in need who are being affected by the economic crisis generated by Covid-19. Guatemalans who receive this benefit must meet certain economic and social conditions established by state authorities.The Government will prioritize people in poverty, single mothers or single-parent homes, people over 65, people with disabilities or chronic and degenerative diseases.They will also take into account families with… | 2020-05-10 | Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published Measures summary | covid19 | socpro | https://as.com/diarioas/2020/05/10/actualidad/1589139345_377413.html | |||
| BEAT COVID-19 MEASURES | Gibraltar | Business & Employee Assistance Terms (or BEAT) scheme is available to employers with inactive employees and self-employed individuals from relevant sectors that have been affected by the restrictions on economic activity and free movement of people.The scheme provides direct financial support so employers can retain their staff and pay them a salary at a fixed rate, based on the BEAT COVID-19 rate. Employers should only apply in respect of their “inactive employees”, that is registered… | 2020-04-21 | Employment,Cash transfers | Published Measures summary | covid19 | socpro | https://www.gibraltar.gov.gi/uploads/BEAT%20Guidelines/20.04.21%20BEAT%20COVID1… | |||
| CONGRESO DE LA REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA DECRE.TO NUMERO 12-2020 | guatemala | Expansion of the non-contributory program “Adulto Mayor” (100 million quetzals). This benefit is paid to poor persons aged 75 or above. In April, they incorporated 999 persons, and it is estimated that 8,400 more persons will start to be incorporated as of May. | 2020-05-01 | Old-age pensions,Social assistance | Published Measures summary | covid19 | socpro | https://www.congreso.gob.gt/assets/uploads/info_legislativo/decretos/90f74-12-2… | |||
| Gibraltar: New BEAT COVID Measures Announced – 319/2020 | Gibraltar | Employers in all sectors, during the second quarter of 2020, will be allowed to defer their payments of “pay as you earn” and social insurance (PAYE and SI) contributions by eight weeks from the due date. The payment of salaries to employees by affected businesses in the hospitality, leisure, distributive, and catering sectors will not be subject to PAYE or employee or employer social insurance contributions for the month of April 2020. | 2020-05-13 | Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | covid19 | socpro | https://www.mondaq.com/gibraltar/financing/932816/new-beat-covid-measures-annou… | |||
| Benin: Social measures Covid-19 in Benin: The transfers made | benin | Government of the Republic of Benin (10.07.2020) The majority of beneficiaries exercising certain trades who were impacted by the restrictive measures to fight against the spread of corona virus have started receiving a subsidy via cash transfers on their mobile phones. There are… | People exercising certain trades who were impacted by the restrictive measures to fight against the spread of corona virus have started receiving a subsidy via cash transfers on their mobile phones. The grants depend on three things: whether the activity is formal or not; the geographical location of the activity and also what was declared in terms of loss of income during theencourage all those who operate in the informal sector to formalize. period of implementation of these… | 2020-07-10 | As announced during our previous outings, the inclusion of people exercising certain trades who were impacted by the restrictive measures taken at the end of March by the Government of Benin to fight against the spread of Coronavirus, is effective. Since Wednesday evening, the majority of… | Employment,Extension of coverage,Social assistance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, extending coverage, labour markets | siha | https://www.gouv.bj/actualite/756/ | |
| Burundi: Burundi's new coronavirus policy: Mass testing in Bujumbura city | burundi | Al Jazeera (07.07.2020) Burundi has launched a campaign of mass testing for the coronavirus in the country's largest city, in a significant shift in policy for a nation which has largely ignored the dangers of the outbreak. Many Bujumbura residents, including students, participated in the… | Burundi has launched a campaign of mass testing for the coronavirus in the country's largest city, in a significant shift in policy for a nation which has largely ignored the dangers of the outbreak. | 2020-07-07 | Burundi has launched a campaign of mass testing for the coronavirus in the country's largest city, in a significant shift in policy for a nation which has largely ignored the dangers of the outbreak. Many Bujumbura residents, including students, participated in the screening in three centres in… | Health,Service delivery,Shocks & extreme events | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, service delivery | siha | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/07/burundi-coronavirus-policy-mass-testing-… | |
| From Crisis Comes Opportunity: Spain’s Basic Income Response to COVID-19 - Evidence for Action | spain | unicef.org (01.07.2020) The Government of Spain recently launched a national ‘Basic Income scheme’ (‘Ingreso Minimo Vital’), for extremely poor households and vulnerable groups. The means-tested programme is expected to reach approximately 2.5 million people, who will receive between €462 and €1,… | The Government of Spain recently launched a national ‘Basic Income scheme’ (‘Ingreso Minimo Vital’), for extremely poor households and vulnerable groups. The means-tested programme is expected to reach approximately 2.5 million people, who will receive between €462 and €1,015 per month per household depending on the number of household members. Total household income and wealth determines whether a household receives the benefit, and applicants should be between 23 and 65 years of age and have… | 2020-07-13 | Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary, Published_SS_Monitor | covid19, universal-basic-income | pmassetti | https://blogs.unicef.org/evidence-for-action/from-crisis-comes-opportunity-spai… | ||
| Mexico: Mexico Providing Simplified Social Security Installment Plans for COVID-19 | mexico | Orbitax News (10.07.2020) Mexico's Social Security Institute has announced a simplified installment plan scheme for employers facing difficulties in paying their social security contributions due to COVID-19. Under the scheme, employers may make up to 48 monthly installments, subject… | Simplified instalmement plan scheme for employers facing difficulties in paying their social security contributions due to Covid-19. Under the scheme, employers may make up to 48 monthly instalments, subject to monthly interest from 1.26% to 1.82% depending on the duration of instalments. To be eligible, at least 20% of employer contributions and 100% of employee contributions must be paid. | 2020-07-10 | Contribution collection and compliance,Shocks & extreme events | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19, economic crisis | siha | https://www.orbitax.com/news/archive.php/Mexico-Providing-Simplified-So-41957 | ||
| Mexico: Solidarity coverage to support the health sector | mexico | Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit (14.05.2020) The Solidarity Coverage to Support the Health Sector consists of life insurance from insurance companies to provide financial protection to the families of public sector health personnel free of charge. The beneficiaries of this support… | The Solidarity Coverage to Support the Health Sector consists of life insurance from insurance companies to provide financial protection to the families of public sector health personnel free of charge. | 2020-05-14 | Today, at the President's press conference, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the Secretary of Finance and Public Credit, Arturo Herrera Guitérrez, the Secretary of Health, Jorge Alcocer Varela and the President of the Mexican Association of Insurance Institutions ( AMIS), Sofía Belmar Berumen,… | Health,Survivors,Human resource management | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, human resources, services quality | siha | https://www.gob.mx/shcp/prensa/comunicado-no-047-shcp-ssa-y-amis-presentan-cobe… | |
| Mexico: Government of Mexico works to dismantle networks that deceive citizens with false social support | mexico | Ministry of the Economy (25.05.2020) Mexico City, May 25, 2020.- The Government of Mexico again alerts the population to not be fooled by advertisements circulating on social networks and instant messaging services, where people outside the Federal Public Administration offer financial… | Thanks to the inter-institutional coordination between the Ministry of Welfare and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), it has been possible to freeze the accounts of people linked to an alleged fraud that consisted of the delivery of false cards in exchange for cash deposits. The federal government works in coordination with the specialized area in cyber crimes of the National Guard, as well as with the UIF, intensifying the investigation… | 2020-05-25 | Mexico City, May 25, 2020.- The Government of Mexico again alerts the population to not be fooled by advertisements circulating on social networks and instant messaging services, where people outside the Federal Public Administration offer financial support 25 thousand pesos and false food cards as… | Governance and administration,Information and communication technology,Error, evasion and fraud | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, data protection, egovernment | siha | https://www.gob.mx/se/es/articulos/gobierno-de-mexico-trabaja-para-desarticular… | |
| Thailand: Welfare Card Holders To Get 3,000 THB Handout | thailand | Samui Times (17.06.2020) Thailand’s state welfare card holders have been approved to get three handouts of 1,000 THB each as long as they have not fallen under other governmental financial aid campaigns surrounding the efforts to help those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.… | Thailand’s state welfare card holders have been approved to get three handouts of 1,000 THB each. It will be paid in three monthly installments which have been backdated from May. That means each person should be getting 2,000 THB this month, with another 1,000 THB to be automatically deposited in July. | 2020-06-17 | Thailand’s state welfare card holders have been approved to get three handouts of 1,000 THB each as long as they have not fallen under other governmental financial aid campaigns surrounding the efforts to help those affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The news was approved yesterday… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, poverty | siha | https://www.samuitimes.com/welfare-card-holders-to-get-3000-thb-handout/ | |
| Bangladesh: Food Aid Before Eid: Free rice for 1 crore poor | bangladesh | The Daily Star (08.07.2020) The government is set to distribute 10-kilogramme rice for free to each of over one crore "ultra-poor and destitute families" ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The food aid will be given to 1,00,06,869 vulnerable group feeding (VGF) card holders across the country to… | The government is set to distribute 10-kilogramme rice for free to each of over one crore "ultra-poor and destitute families" ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. the ultra-poor and destitute families will need to meet at least four out of 12 criteria, to become eligible for receiving the assistance.The criteria include landless households or those who have only homestead; households dependent on daily wage labour; households dependent on women's income or begging; households with no income-generating… | 2020-07-08 | The government is set to distribute 10-kilogramme rice for free to each of over one crore "ultra-poor and destitute families" ahead of Eid-ul-Azha. The food aid will be given to 1,00,06,869 vulnerable group feeding (VGF) card holders across the country to mitigate the consequences of disasters… | Service delivery,Food and nutrition,Shocks & extreme events | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, family, gender_and_inequality, poverty | siha | https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/news/food-aid-eid-free-rice-1-crore-poor… | |
| Bangladesh: Covid-19 and Rights of the healthcare workers | bangladesh | The Daily Star (30.06.2020) The government of Bangladesh has taken several positive measures to cope with the current crisis. On 7 April 2020, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced special insurance and stimulus for healthcare workers (HCWs) and other employees of the republic for their… | Special insurance and stimulus for healthcare workers (HCWs). Special incentives include health insurance of Tk 5-10 lakh (according to rank), and the amount will be five times higher if anyone is at higher risk of death or dies from the virus. Also, the government will bear the treatment cost of frontline medical staff contracting the virus while on duty. | 2020-06-30 | Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at the heart of the current crisis that the whole world is undergoing. Due to the spread of coronavirus, while all offices, services are closed or nearly closed, one institution across the world never closed for a moment is the hospital. Physicians, nurses, cleaning… | Health,Employment,Safety and health at work,Human resource management | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, human resources, OSH | siha | https://www.thedailystar.net/law-our-rights/news/covid-19-and-rights-the-health… | |
| Bangladesh: Govt to bear costs of private hospitals treating Covid-19 patients | bangladesh | Dhaka Tribune (10.05.2020) The government has decided to bear the operational costs of undersigned private hospitals treating Covid-19 patients. Medical professionals and others working at these hospitals will be paid by the government. However, private medical professionals will… | The government has decided to bear the operational costs of undersigned private hospitals treating Covid-19 patients. Medical professionals and others working at these hospitals will be paid by the government. | 2020-05-10 | However, private medical professionals will not be eligible for the same financial facilities as government employees The government has decided to bear the operational costs of undersigned private hospitals treating Covid-19 patients. Medical professionals and others working at these hospitals… | Health,Employment,Human resource management | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, human resources | siha | https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/05/10/govt-to-bear-costs-of-privat… | |
| Serbia: Serbia Provides Deferral of Tax and Contributions on Salary and Other Benefits for COVID-19 | serbia | Orbitax News (10.04.2020) A deferral of the payment of taxes and social insurance contributions on employee salaries and wages for the months of March, April, and May 2020, which can be deferred up to 4 January 2021, with the possibility of payment in up to 24 monthly installments. … | A deferral of the payment of taxes and social insurance contributions on employee salaries and wages for the months of March, April, and May 2020, which can be deferred up to 4 January 2021, with the possibility of payment in up to 24 monthly installments. To qualify, it is required that companies have not reduced their number of employees by more than 10% between 15 March and the date the Regulations entered into force (10 April 2020). | 2020-04-10 | Serbia Provides Deferral of Tax and Contributions on Salary and Other Benefits for COVID-19 Serbia published in the Official Gazette on 10 April 2020 the Regulation on benefits to private sector entities and financial assistance to citizens to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19. For… | Employment,Contribution collection and compliance,Shocks & extreme events | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19, youth employment | siha | https://www.orbitax.com/news/archive.php/Serbia-Provides-Deferral-of-Ta-41777 | |
| Serbia: Wages in healthcare sector increase by 10% as of tomorrow | serbia | Government website (31.03.2020) the government of the Republic of Serbia adopted a decision to increase salaries by 10% to all health care professionals in the Republic of Serbia as of 1 April this year. This increase applies to all employees of health and military health care institutions,… | The government of the Republic of Serbia adopted a decision to increase salaries by 10% to all health care professionals in the Republic of Serbia as of 1 April this year. | 2020-03-31 | At today's session, the government of the Republic of Serbia adopted a decision to increase salaries by 10% to all health care professionals in the Republic of Serbia as of 1 April this year. This increase applies to all employees of health and military health care institutions, employees of… | Employment,Human resource management | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, human resources, youth employment | siha | https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/152946/wages-in-healthcare-sector-increase-by… | |
| Greece: Additional measures to support employees and businesses for the period July - September 2020 | greece | Ministry of Finance (03.07.2020) Coverage of State Budget of employer contributions during the months of July, August and September 2020 for companies that have the highest percentage of their turnover by 3 the quarter. | Coverage of State Budget of employer contributions during the months of July, August and September 2020 for companies that have the highest percentage of their turnover by 3 the quarter. | 2020-07-03 | The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs are taking additional measures to support workers and businesses for the period July-September 2020, in practice confirming the Government's continued readiness to intervene in a timely and targeted manner to minimize the… | Employment,Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19, youth employment | siha | https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… | |
| Greece: Additional measures to support employees and businesses for the period July - September 2020 | greece | Ministry of Finance (03.07.2020) Extension of the provision for subsidizing 60% of the insurance contributions of employers in the SYN-ERGASIA program for the months of August to October. | Extension of the provision for subsidizing 60% of the insurance contributions of employers in the SYN-ERGASIA program for the months of August to October. | 2020-07-03 | The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs are taking additional measures to support workers and businesses for the period July-September 2020, in practice confirming the Government's continued readiness to intervene in a timely and targeted manner to minimize the… | Employment,Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19, youth employment | siha | https://www.minfin.gr/web/guest/deltia-typou/-/asset_publisher/4kjvD0lBldee/con… | |
| Greece: Greece Expands Funding for Job Support Program | greece | The National Herald (10.06.2020) From June 15 until July 31, the state will pay 60 percent of employers’ social insurance contributions for workers under suspension, offering an additional incentive to enterprises to maintain or raise job positions, Labour and Social Affairs Minister Yiannis… | From June 15 until July 31, the state will pay 60 percent of employers’ social insurance contributions for workers under suspension. | 2020-06-10 | ATHENS -- The Greek government is expanding a job support program with additional funding of 190 million euros to cover the first period of implementation, during which companies’ revenues are still under pressure, Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said on Wednesday. Staikouras said the… | Employment policies,Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19, youth employment | siha | https://www.thenationalherald.com/greece_economy/arthro/greece_expands_funding_… | |
| Greece: Covid-19: Greece to Launch ‘Syn-ergasia’ Job Retention Scheme | greece | GTP Headlines (21.05.2020) Aiming to protect jobs and at the same time keep companies hit by the coronavirus pandemic above water, the Greek government announced the launch on June 1 of the “Syn-ergasia” program. Under the scheme, Covid-19-impacted businesses can… | Covid-19-impacted businesses can slash the working hours of their full-time employees by half without affecting their working agreement. The state will in turn cover up to 60 percent of their lost income. Companies making use of the tool cannot lay off any employees. | 2020-05-21 | Aiming to protect jobs and at the same time keep companies hit by the coronavirus pandemic above water, the Greek government announced the launch on June 1 of the “Syn-ergasia” program. Running initially through to September 30, the temporary employment support tool based on the… | Employment,Employment policies | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, labour markets, youth employment | siha | https://news.gtp.gr/2020/05/21/covid-19-greece-launch-syn-ergasia-job-retention… | |
| Greece: Posting of payment notices for the month of May 2020 - Deadline until July 3 for 25% discount | greece | e-EFKA (23.06.2020) Due to the special conditions due to the pandemic of COVID-19, self-employed can use the benefit of the 25% discount for current May contributions. The main condition for the discount - which is optional for any professional - is the timely payment of May… | Self-employed can use the benefit of the 25% discount for May contributions. | 2020-06-23 | The e-EFKA website announced the May 2020 insurance contribution notices for 1,213,257 self-employed, self-employed and farmers. Due to the special conditions prevailing in our country due to the pandemic of COVID-19, self-employed and self-employed can use the benefit of the 25% discount for… | Contribution collection and compliance,Shocks & extreme events | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19, self-employed | siha | https://www.efka.gov.gr/el/deltia-typoy/anartese-eidopoieterion-pleromes-eispho… | |
| Greece: The payment of the April 2020 contribution reduced by 25% or payment in four monthly instalments | greece | e-EFKA (03.06.2020) Due to the special conditions due to the pandemic of COVID-19, self-employed have to choose between three (3) alternatives as follows: a. The payment of the contribution corresponding to their insurance category b. The payment of the April 2020 contribution… | The self-employed may choose to pay April 2020 contribution reduced by 25% if they have paid or will repay by 10/6 , or to pay the contribution in four monthly instalments without surcharges with payment of the 1st instalment until 31/10/2020. | 2020-06-03 | Posting of payment notices for the month of April 2020 Deadline until June 10 for 25% discount The notices of the insurance contributions of April 2020 for 1,213,257 self-employed, self-employed and farmers were posted on the e-EFKA website. Due to the special conditions prevailing in our… | Contribution collection and compliance,Shocks & extreme events | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19, self-employed | siha | https://www.efka.gov.gr/el/deltia-typoy/deltio-typoy-13 | |
| Oman: Payment of utilities' bills | oman | omannews.gov.om (15.04.2020) Payment of utilities' bills (such as electricity, water and wastewater) are postponed until after June 2020. | Payment of utilities' bills (such as electricity, water and wastewater) are postponed until after June 2020. | 2020-04-15 | Housing | Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://omannews.gov.om/NewsDescription/ArtMID/392/ArticleID/11669/Covid-19-Sup… | ||
| Cambodia: Suspending employment contracts | cambodia | aseanbriefing.com (07.05.2020) Companies in the tourism and garment sectors who want to suspend employment contracts must first submit an application to the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (MLVT). The suspended employees can receive monthly allowances from the government. The maximum… | Companies in the tourism and garment sectors who want to suspend employment contracts must first submit an application to the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training (MLVT). The suspended employees can receive monthly allowances from the government. The maximum period for suspension is two months but this can be extended further depending on the circumstances. | 2020-05-07 | Employment,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, labour markets | cambrosio | https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/incentives-obligations-announced-businesses-… | ||
| Cambodia: More Incentives, Obligations Announced for Businesses in Cambodia in Tourism, Garment Industries | cambodia | aseanbriefing.com (07.05.2020) Suspension of monthly contributions to NSSF for enterprises in the garment and tourism sectors. | Suspension of monthly contributions to NSSF for enterprises in the garment and tourism sectors. | 2020-05-07 | Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/incentives-obligations-announced-businesses-… | ||
| Switzerland: Short-time work allowance: Extension of the period to 18 months | switzerland | The Federal Council (01.07.2020) On July 1, 2020, the Federal Council extended the maximum period for receiving short-time work compensation from twelve to eighteen months. There is also a grace period of one day. This amendment to the ordinance will come into force on September 1, 2020… | The maximum period for receiving short-time work compensation is extended from twelve to eighteen months. There is also a grace period of one day. This amendment to the ordinance will come into force on September 1, 2020 and will apply until December 31, 2021. | 2020-07-01 | Coronavirus: Short-time work allowance: Extension of the reference period to 18 months Bern, July 1, 2020 - On July 1, 2020, the Federal Council extended the maximum period for receiving short-time work compensation from twelve to eighteen months. There is also a grace period of one day.… | Unemployment,Cash transfers,Shocks & extreme events | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, youth employment | siha | https://www.admin.ch/gov/de/start/dokumentation/medienmitteilungen.msg-id-79716… | |
| Guatemala: Subsidio al consumo de energía eléctrica | guatemala | prensalibre.com (27.04.2020) Subsidio al consumo de energía eléctrica durante 3 meses (mayo, junio y julio), se cubrirán alrededor de 2 millones 839 mil usuarios que consumen menos de 300 kWh. (Q630 millones). Será aplicado en seis distribuidoras de energía (incluyendo tres empresas eléctricas… | Electricity consumption subsidy for 3 months (May, June and July), about 2 million 839 will be covered thousand users who consume less than 300 kWh. (Q630 million). | 2020-04-27 | Family benefits,Housing | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://www.prensalibre.com/economia/coronavirus-asi-es-el-subsidio-para-la-ene… | ||
| Japan: Japan Pension Service to give opportunities to students with cancelled job offers or laid off | japan | nenkin.go.jp (26.06.2020) Japan Pension Service (JPS) is planning to give job opportunities to students who had their job offers cancelled or lost their part-time job due to COVID-19. JPS is planning to hire about 100 such students temporarily (from the end of June to the end of next March)… | Japan Pension Service (JPS) is planning to give job opportunities to students who had their job offers cancelled or lost their part-time job due to COVID-19. JPS is planning to hire about 100 such students temporarily (from the end of June to the end of next March) and the students are supposed to do data entry and document checking in the specialized centers. | 2020-06-26 | Engaged in specific fields related to public pensions at the Institute, targeting university students who are in financial difficulties due to cancellation of job offer or loss of part-time job due to the effect of new coronavirus infection. We are looking for people to do this. | Employment of young workers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, youth employment | mmarquez | https://www.nenkin.go.jp/info/20200529.html | |
| Lithuania: What Help can the Low-Income Residents Expect from the State?:Child benefits | lithuania | Ministry of Social Security and Labour (11.06.2020) Child benefit is a universal benefit paid to each child. Its size in 2020 is 60 euros. An additional benefit of 40 euros may be paid for children with disabilities and children from low-income or large families. Until now, when… | Until now, when estimating family income for higher child benefit, the amount received during the last 12 months has been taken into account. However, since the financial situation of some families deteriorated rapidly during the quarantine period, it has been decided that until the 1st of July the income received from the 1st of April will be assessed, and from July the income of the previous 3 months will be assessed and the child benefit will be granted for three months. Such… | 2020-06-11 | Child benefit is a universal benefit paid to each child. Its size in 2020 is 60 euros. An additional benefit of 40 euros may be paid for children with disabilities and children from low-income or large families. A low-income family is considered to be one in which the average monthly income per… | Family benefits,Service quality,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | adequacy, covid19, Emergency grants, services quality | siha | https://socmin.lrv.lt/en/news/what-help-can-the-low-income-residents-expect-fro… | |
| Lithuania: What Help can the Low-Income Residents Expect from the State?: Social assistance | lithuania | Ministry of Social Security and Labour (11.06.2020) Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the economic difficulties it has caused, the support granted in municipalities has been increased and the conditions for granting it have been facilitated, but most of the changes will be permanent. … | The support granted in municipalities has been increased and the conditions for granting it have been facilitated, but most of the changes will be permanent. From the 1st of June the benefit is available if the average monthly income per person does not exceed 137.5 euros. The applicant's property will not be valued for 6 months after the cancellation of emergency situation and quarantine. | 2020-06-11 | Anyone can experience financial hardship throughout life: it can be caused by a pandemic, economic crisis, sudden loss of job, family crises, lack of social skills, or other misfortunes. There are several types of assistance to the residents in Lithuania which can be combined: support in… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, poverty | siha | https://socmin.lrv.lt/en/news/what-help-can-the-low-income-residents-expect-fro… | |
| Japan: Gathering Medical Information System on COVID-19 (G-MIS) | japan | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (08.04.2020) The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has established an information and communication infrastructure centre (tentative name) in cooperation with the Cabinet Secretariat's IT Office. The system enables collecting information on… | The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has established an information and communication infrastructure centre in cooperation with the Cabinet Secretariat's IT Office. The system enables collecting information on hospital operation status, the situation of hospital beds and medical staff, the number of available medical equipment and medical materials from medical institutions nationwide. The system will be used to inform the public about wide range of hospital… | 2020-04-08 | The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has established an information and communication infrastructure center (tentative name) in cooperation with the Cabinet Secretariat's IT Office, and has been able to establish hospital operation status, hospital beds and medical staff from medical… | Health,Risk management,Information and communication technology,Service quality | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, database, services quality | siha | https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000121431_00130.html | |
| Taiwan: First "Public Health Specialists Act" in Asia passed in Taiwan | Taiwan, China | Taiwan Today (18.05.2020) The Public Health Specialists Act, which provides for a national certification for public health professionals, passed the Legislature May 15 in Taipei City. This is the first time such a law has been enacted in Asia. According to the act, if a person who is a… | The Public Health Specialists Act, which provides for a national certification for public health professionals, passed the Legislature May 15 in Taipei City. This is the first time such a law has been enacted in Asia. | 2020-05-18 | (Google translate) The "Public Hygienist Law," which stipulates the national qualification "Public Hygienist" who is a public health expert, was passed and passed at the Legislative Assembly (= Diet session) on the 15th. This is the first time in Asia to enact such a law. The “Public… | Health,Health promotion,Safety and health at work,Social policies & programmes | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, policy reponse, universal health care | siha | https://jp.taiwantoday.tw/news.php?unit=148&post=177559&unitname=%E3%83%8B%E3%2… | |
| Malta: The rest of the service.gov centers are opened | malta | SERVIZZ.GOV (26.06.2020) From next week, the rest of the regional centers will be opened, so service.gov will have a total of 22 centers open throughout Malta. servicio.gov continues to offer assistance on government services through its various means, including Freephone 153, the one-… | From next week, the rest of the regional centers will be opened, so service.gov will have a total of 22 centers open throughout Malta. | 2020-06-26 | From next week, the rest of the regional centers will be opened, so service.gov will have a total of 22 centers open throughout Malta. The centers that will be opened are Paola, Zebbug, Valletta, Msida, Victoria, Birkirkara, Sliema, Luqa, St. John and Lija. They will join the other 12 centers… | Service quality,Service delivery | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Covid19_deconfinement_measures, customer_services | siha | https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/June/26/pr2012… | |
| Malta: A voucher of € 100 per person aged 16 and over | malta | THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER (08.06.2020) A voucher of € 100 per person aged 16 and over that can be used in a licensed accommodation, restaurant or business that has closed. | A voucher of € 100 per person aged 16 and over that can be used in a licensed accommodation, restaurant or business that has closed. | 2020-06-08 | The Prime Minister, for his part, announced the following measures: A voucher of € 100 per person aged 16 and over that can be used in a licensed accommodation, restaurant or business that has closed. | Employment,Cash transfers,Shocks & extreme events | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, Universal Social Protection | siha | https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/June/08/pr2010… | |
| Malta: The Covid Wage Supplement will remain unchanged until September | malta | THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER (08.06.2020) The Covid Wage Supplement will remain unchanged until September, where the benefit rate of € 800 for full-time and € 500 for part-timers in areas involved with tourist accommodation, travel agencies will be maintained. travel, language schools,… | The Covid Wage Supplement will remain unchanged until September, where the benefit rate of € 800 for full-time and € 500 for part-timers in areas involved with tourist accommodation, travel agencies will be maintained. travel, language schools, organization of events and air transport. | 2020-06-08 | The Prime Minister, for his part, announced the following measures: The Covid Wage Supplement will remain unchanged until September, where the benefit rate of € 800 for full-time and € 500 for part-timers in areas involved with tourist accommodation, travel agencies will be maintained. travel,… | Employment,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets, youth employment | siha | https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/June/08/pr2010… | |
| Malta: Parental benefit and Additional Unemployment Benefit will end on 3 July | malta | THE MINISTRY OF THE FAMILY, CHILDREN'S RIGHTS AND SOCIAL SOLIDARITY（04.06.2020）The temporary payment of the Parental Benefit and the Additional Unemployment Benefit for the time being will continue to be made weekly, but will be stopped with effect from Friday, 3 July 2020, which payment will… | The temporary payment of the Parental Benefit and the Additional Unemployment Benefit for the time being will continue to be made weekly, but will be stopped with effect from Friday, 3 July 2020. | 2020-06-04 | The Department of Social Security and the Division for Financial Aid and Compliance within the Ministry for the Family, Children's Rights and Social Solidarity make reference to the payment of temporary benefits in connection with Covid-19 . In the light of the latest developments, the… | Family benefits,Unemployment,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, family, youth employment | siha | https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Press%20Releases/Pages/2020/June/04/pr2010… | |
| Argentina: ANSES reabrió más de 150 delegaciones en todo el país | argentina | ANSES (12.06.2020) Con un sistema de turnos programados y garantizando el protocolo sanitario, la ANSES reabrió al público más de 150 Unidades de Atención Integral (UDAI) y oficinas en todo el país. La ANSES irá, progresivamente, realizando la reapertura de sus oficinas teniendo en cuenta la… | With a system of scheduled shifts and guaranteeing the health protocol, ANSES reopened more than 150 Comprehensive Care Units (UDAI in Spanish) and offices throughout the country to the public. The ANSES will progressively carry out the reopening of its offices taking into account the health situation of each province and locality, in a coordinated work with governors and mayors. | 2020-06-12 | Con un sistema de turnos programados y garantizando el protocolo sanitario, la ANSES reabrió al público más de 150 Unidades de Atención Integral (UDAI) y oficinas en todo el país. El organismo se contacta con las personas que tenían trámites pendientes y les reasignan sus… | Health,Human resource management,Service quality,Service delivery | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Covid19_deconfinement_measures, human resources, service delivery | mmarquez | http://noticias.anses.gob.ar/noticia/la-anses-reabrio-mas-de-delegaciones-en-to… | |
| Bermuda: Re-opening the economy – Phase 4 | bermuda | Governmen of Bermuda (25.06.2020) Bermuda will end the State of Emergency on June 30th. This will imply a relaxation of social distancing measures which include gatherings up to a maximum of 50 persons (with the possibility to request largers ones to the Minister of National Security); recreational… | Bermuda will end the State of Emergency on June 30th. This will imply a relaxation of social distancing measures which include gatherings up to a maximum of 50 persons (with the possibility to request largers ones to the Minister of National Security); recreational scuba will be allowed and masks will continue to be worn indoors (and outdoors in case social distancing cannot be maintained). Resumption of commercial flights is yet to be implemented. | 2020-06-30 | Health | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Covid19_deconfinement_measures | mmarquez | https://www.gov.bm/articles/re-opening-economy-phase-4 | ||
| Bermuda: Lump-Sum Withdrawals for Occupational Pension Plans for members younger than the retirement age | bermuda | ssa.gov (01.06.2020) For members from certain occupational pension plans that are younger than age 65 (the normal retirement age) and who are not yet retired may request one-time withdrawals of up to B$12,000 (US$12,000) from their account balances. The deadline for requests is June … | For members from certain occupational pension plans that are younger than age 65 (the normal retirement age) and who are not yet retired may request one-time withdrawals of up to B$12,000 (US$12,000) from their account balances. The deadline for requests is June 30, 2021, and pension plan administrators must process the withdrawals within 20 business days after approving a request. This measure is part of an economic relief package for persons affected by the COVID-19. | 2020-06-01 | Bermuda Introduces Lump-Sum Withdrawal Options for Certain Occupational Pension Plans On June 1, Bermuda's government implemented two amendments to the National Pension Scheme (Occupational Pensions) Act 1998 that allow members of defined contribution occupational pension plans to… | Old-age pensions | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/2020-06/index.html | |
| Costa Rica: Se fomenta el teletrabajo para asegurar continuidad de servicios | costa rica | mtss.go.cr (09.03.2020) Se insta a las instancias ministeriales y de la administración pública descentralizada a adoptar la modalidad de teletrabjo temporalmente, y a coordinar los equipos para asegurarse que los trabajadores cuenten con las condiciones necesarias para seguir con sus tareas. Se… | Ministries and decentralized public administration are urged to adopt the teleworking modality temporarily, and to coordinate teams to ensure that workers have the necessary conditions to continue with their tasks. The private sector is also urged to adopt the same measures. | 2020-03-09 | Employment,Human resource management | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, human resources | mmarquez | http://www.mtss.go.cr/elministerio/biblioteca/documentos/Directriz%20073-S-MTSS… | ||
| Costa Rica: Reglamento de la suspensión temporal de trabajo por COVID-19 | costa rica | mtss.go.cr (20.03.2020) El Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social (MTSS) considera como razón válida de la suspensión de contratos de trabajo por consecuencia de la emergecia presentada por el COVID-19. | The Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) considers the suspension of employment contracts as a valid reason for the emergency presented by COVID-19. | 2020-03-20 | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.mtss.go.cr/elministerio/despacho/covid-19-mtss/archivos/preguntas_fr… | ||
| Costa Rica: Reducción de jornada laboral | costa rica | mtss.go.cr (23.03.2020) El decreto legislativo No. 9832 establece que la persona empleadora podrá modificar unilateralmente los contratos de trabajo para reducir hasta en un cincuenta por ciento (50%) el número de horas de la jornada ordinaria de trabajo pactada entre las partes, siempre que exista… | Legislative Decree No. 9832 establishes that the employer may unilaterally modify the employment contracts to reduce by up to fifty percent (50%) the number of hours of the ordinary working day agreed between the parties, provided that there is an effect of the event causing the declaration of national emergency under the terms established in Article 1 of this law and that the respective authorization procedure is initiated before the Labor Inspectorate of the Ministry of Labor and Social… | 2020-03-23 | Employment,Human resource management | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, human resources | mmarquez | http://www.mtss.go.cr/elministerio/despacho/covid-19-mtss/archivos/9832.pdf | ||
| Japan: COVID-19 Contact-Confirming Application (COCOA) | japan | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (26.06.2020) The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has developed a new coronavirus contact confirmation application (COCOA) to help prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections. This application uses the smartphone's proximity… | The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has developed a new coronavirus contact confirmation application (COCOA) to help prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections. This application uses Bluetooth, with the consent of the user himself, to ensure privacy so that they do not know each other. The user will receive the notification that they have come into contact with a person who is positive for the new coronavirus infection. | 2020-06-26 | The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has developed a new coronavirus contact confirmation application (COCOA) to help prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections. This application uses the smartphone's proximity communication function (Bluetooth), with the consent of the user… | Health promotion,E-services,Technological transition | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, data analytics, digital inclusion | siha | https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/cocoa_00138.html |