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| Samoa: 20% early withdrawal for members in the hospitality sector | Samoa | samoagovt.ws (07.04.2020) 20% early withdrawal for members in the Hospitality sector who have lost employment due to COVID-19. Subject to certain conditions, members in the affected sector to be allowed: a) member loans offset from contributions b) Early withdrawal of either: 20% of net… | 20% early withdrawal, or of $4,000 tala, whichever is lower, for members in the hospitality sector who have lost employment due to COVID-19. | 2020-04-07 | 07th April 2020; As was announced in Parliament this morning 7th April 2020 during the Second Supplementary Budget 2019/2020 address by the Minister of Finance Honourable Sili Epa Tuioti, the wide-ranging stimulus package includes the SNPF component as follows: 1. One-month refund on member-loans… | Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.samoagovt.ws/2020/04/press-release-snpf-concessionary-assistance-co… | |
| Samoa: Deferral of employers' contributions to the national provident fund in the hospitaliy sector | Samoa | samoagovt.ws (07.04.2020) Six-month moratorium on contribution payments for Hospitality Sector Employers in the hospitality sector will be permitted to postpone their contributions payments for the six-month period January to June 2020 to be payable only in July 2020. The total value of this… | Deferral of 6 months for employers' contributions to the national provident fund in the hospitaliy sector. | 2020-04-07 | 07th April 2020; As was announced in Parliament this morning 7th April 2020 during the Second Supplementary Budget 2019/2020 address by the Minister of Finance Honourable Sili Epa Tuioti, the wide-ranging stimulus package includes the SNPF component as follows: 1. One-month refund on member-loans… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.samoagovt.ws/2020/04/press-release-snpf-concessionary-assistance-co… | |
| Amendments to Executive Order On Additional Measures of Social Support for Families with Children | Russian Federation | Additional Measures of Social Support for Families with Children The amendments specify and complement clauses of the Executive Order On Additional Measures of Social Support for Families with Children concerning monthly payments to such families,… | Additional Measures of Social Support for Families with Children The amendments specify and complement clauses of the Executive Order On Additional Measures of Social Support for Families with Children concerning monthly payments to such families, as well as the introduction of additional one-off payment for each child aged between 3 and 16. In particular: RUB 10,000 will be paid for each minor. The President… | 2020-05-15 | Children,Cash transfers | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | http://en.kremlin.ru/acts/news/63342 | ||
| Russia: Permanent reduction of employers contributions for SMEs | Russian Federation | news.bloombergtax.com (05.05.2020) The Russian Federal Tax Service April 20 announced reduced insurance contribution rates for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), effective April 1. The announcement includes information on: 1) a reduction in the social insurance rate to 15 percent for… | Permanent reduction of employers' social security contributions for SMEs from 30 to 15 percent for salaries exceeding the current monthly minimum wage of 12,130 rubles (US$160). | 2020-05-05 | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-international/russia-tax-agency-… | ||
| Ukraine: Compensations of up to 18 dollars to pensioners aged 80 or older | ukraine | 112.international (08.04.2020) In Ukraine, pensioners who have reached 80 years of age will be paid compensation for pensions in April. This was reported by the press service of Ukraine’s Pension Fund. Payment in the amount of up to 18 dollars commenced on April 7. "From April 1, 2020, pensioners… | As of April 7, pensioners aged 80 or older will be paid a compensation for pensions in April in the amount of up to $500 hryvnias ($18 dollars). | 2020-04-01 | In Ukraine, pensioners who have reached 80 years of age will be paid compensation for pensions in April. This was reported by the press service of Ukraine’s Pension Fund. Payment in the amount of up to 18 dollars commenced on April 7. "From April 1, 2020, pensioners who are 80… | Pensions,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://112.international/society/ukraine-starts-paying-its-pensioners-compensa… | |
| Perú: Suspensión de aportes de trabajadores a las AFP para el mes de abril | peru | gestion.pe (26.03.2020) El presidente Martín Vizcarra anunció que se suspenderá el aporte a las Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones (AFP) durante el mes de abril, ante la ampliación del estado de emergencia en el Perú para frenar los contagios de coronavirus. | Employee contributions (plus administrative fees) to the mandatory individual account program (AFP in Spanish) are suspended in April. | 2020-03-26 | El presidente Martín Vizcarra anunció que se suspenderá el aporte a las Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones (AFP) durante el mes de abril, ante la ampliación del estado de emergencia en el Perú para frenar los contagios de coronavirus. “Se está aprobando también a través de un Decreto de… | Pensions,Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://gestion.pe/economia/coronavirus-peru-ejecutivo-suspende-aportes-de-trab… | |
| Brazil: Payment of employers' contribution are further deferred | brazil | ssa.gov (April 2020) The government deferred the due date for employers' social security contributions: those originally due in March are now due in July, while those due in April are now due in September. (Employers contribute 20 percent of monthly covered payroll to finance OASDI programs,… | The government deferred the due date for employers' social security contributions: those originally due in March are now due in July, while those due in April are now due in September. (Employers contribute 20 percent of monthly covered payroll to finance OASDI programs, cash sickness and maternity benefits, and family allowances.) | 2020-04-17 | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/ | ||
| Bolivia: APS suspende el pago de aportes para la seguridad social | La Prensa | bolivia | laprensa.com.bo (02.04.2020) La Autoridad de Fiscalización y Control de Pensiones y Seguros (APS) instruyó la suspensión de las contribuciones para las jubilaciones, tomando en cuenta las restricciones de desplazamiento por el estado de emergencia sanitaria en el país. | Effective March 31, the Pension and Insurance Auditing Authority (APS) has suspended contributions to the mandatory individual account program (SIP) due in March (for employers/employees) or April (for self-employed persons). Contributions will not be collected while the country's quarantine remains in effect. | 2020-04-02 | APS suspende el pago de aportes para la seguridad social Jue, 04/02/2020 - 10:47 La Autoridad de Fiscalización y Control de Pensiones y Seguros (APS) instruyó la suspensión de las contribuciones para las jubilaciones, tomando en cuenta las restricciones de desplazamiento por el estado de… | Old-age pensions,Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | http://www.laprensa.com.bo/nacional/20200402/aps-suspende-el-pago-de-aportes-pa… | |
| Andorra: Law 5/2020, all infected insured persons have the right to receive financial benefits for temporary disability | Andorra | bopa.ad (18.04.2020) It is established that all insured persons who have been diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2, as well as those who have been affected by an isolation measure to prevent the spread of the virus and who are unable to work, have the right to receive financial benefits for temporary… | All insured persons who have been diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2, as well as those who have been affected by an isolation measure to prevent the spread of the virus and who are unable to work, have the right to receive financial benefits for temporary disability under the conditions determined by the Social Security Act in the event of an accident at work or occupational disease. salaried people and people who carry out a self-employed activity who have maintained their activity during the period of… | 2020-04-18 | Disability | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | cambrosio | https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032057/Pagines/CGL20200429_11_50_35.aspx | ||
| Andorra: Law 5/2020, on paid leave in case of absence to take care of dependent children | Andorra | bopa.ad (18.04.2020) The paid leave in case of absence to take care of dependent children while the educational and extracurricular leisure centers are compulsorily closed is also regulated, with the same requirements as provided for in Law 3/2020. However, given that from the entry into force of… | Paid leave in case of absence to take care of dependent children (the compensation paid by the Government may not exceed the minimum interprofessional wage.) | 2020-04-18 | Children | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032057/Pagines/CGL20200429_11_50_35.aspx | ||
| Andorra: Law 5/2020 on continuity of employment contracts despite suspension of companies' activity | Andorra | bopa.ad (18.04.2020) The first chapter affects the measures in labor matters and includes in the first place almost all the provisions introduced in this area by Law 3/2020. Thus, the principle of continuity of employment contracts is maintained despite the suspension of the activity of companies… | The continuity of employment contracts is maintained despite the suspension of the activity of companies due to the health emergency situation; the non-application of the procedure for the suspension of employment contracts due to fortuitous event or force majeure in the event of the temporary suspension of the company's activity, and the fact that they are considered without effect if they have been requested; the non-application of the advance notice period to modify working hours until the… | 2020-04-18 | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032057/Pagines/CGL20200429_11_50_35.aspx | ||
| Malta: COVID-19 Fiscal Assistance - Postponement of Payment of Certain Taxes | malta | Government of Malta (30.04.2020) Social security contributions payments which fall due in March up to and including June 2020 are deferred. Settlement period is to be announced. | Social security contributions payments which fall due in March up to and including June 2020 are deferred. | 2020-04-30 | COVID-19 Fiscal Assistance - Postponement of Payment of Certain Taxes Publication Date: Mar 20, 2020 Tax Deferral Scheme: Objective: to improve business liquidity by easing pressures on their cash flow arising from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and encourage the… | Employment,Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | siha | https://cfr.gov.mt/en/News/Pages/2020/Fiscal-Assistance-Postponement-of-Payment… | |
| Lebanon: Deferring payments of social security contributions in response to COVID-19 - KPMG Global | lebanon | KPMG Global (11.05.2020) Deferring payments of social security contributions relating to the first six months of 2020 for an additional six months from the original due dates. | Deferring payments of social security contributions relating to the first six months of 2020 for an additional six months from the original due dates. | 2020-05-11 | Measures announced to provide relief for taxpayers in response to COVID-19 pandemic include: The Lebanese ministry of finance introduced a suspension of tax deadlines including tax returns filing and payment, registration and deregistration, objections and appeals and other tax obligations. The… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | siha | https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/lebanon-tax-developments-in-respo… | |
| Spain: Terms and time limits for processing procedures of public sector entities are suspended temporarily | spain | Terms and time limits for processing procedures of public sector entities are suspended, unless they involve the exceptions set out in Royal Decree 463/2020 of 14 March, which declared the state of alarm. The computation of time limits shall be resumed when validity of the aforementioned royal… | Terms and time limits for processing procedures of public sector entities are suspended, unless they involve the exceptions set out in Royal Decree 463/2020 of 14 March, which declared the state of alarm. The computation of time limits shall be resumed when validity of the aforementioned royal decree or, if applicable, the extensions thereof, ends. | 2020-03-14 | Governance and administration | Published Measures summary | covid19 | rruggia | http://www.seg-social.es/wps/portal/wss/internet/FAQ/897e30db-3172-4528-987f-ab… | ||
| Kazakhstan: Statement by the Head of State Kassym-Zhomart Tokaev | kazakhstan | primeminister.kz (31.03.2020) On March 31, the president announced to index the amount of pensions, state benefits and targeted social assistance by 10% due to rising inflation. | On March 31, the president announced to index the amount of pensions, state benefits and targeted social assistance by 10% due to rising inflation. | 2020-03-31 | Social assistance | Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/zayavlenie-glavy-gosudarstva-kasym-zhomarta-to… | ||
| España: Aplazamiento de cotizaciones a la seguridad social | spain | lavanguardia.com (29.03.2020) Por lo que respecta a las cuotas a la Seguridad Social, para pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES) nuevas medidas anuncian que se podrá aplazar el pago de la cotización de abril, con un 0’5% de intereses, y se concederá una moratoria de seis meses para el pago de… | Social security contributions of SMEs of April may be deferred, with 0.5% interest, and a six-month moratorium will be granted for the payments of May, June and July. | 2020-03-29 | ¿Hay que hacer frente al pago de impuestos? Lo cierto es que las medidas dictadas contemplan la posibilidad de que las pymes aplacen sus deudas tributarias por un periodo de hasta seis meses en el que los tres primeros no devengarán intereses, aunque siguen obligadas a ingresar puntualmente tanto… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.lavanguardia.com/economia/20200402/48252243089/covid-medidas-gobier… | |
| España: Se disminuyen las reducciones de cotizaciones patronales a partir de mayo | spain | elcorreo.com (13.05.2020) El Real Decreto-Ley disminuye las reducciones de cuotas de las que se beneficiaron durante marzo y abril muchas empresas acogidas a este tipo de expediente de regulación. A esas firmas se les exoneraba de abonar las cotizaciones sociales de sus trabajadores si tenían menos… | The reduction in employers' contributions falls to 60% in May and 45% in June for small companies. And to 45% and 30% respectively for those with 50 or more employees. Exemptions are more generous for companies that reinstate part of their staff. The deduction from the contributions of workers returning to their posts is 85% in May and 70% in June (for firms with less than 50 employees) and 60% and 45% respectively for firms with 50 or more employees. | 2020-05-13 | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.elcorreo.com/economia/tu-economia/ertes-nuevas-medidas-30-junio-acu… | ||
| España: El gobierno cubrirá las cotizaciones a la seguridad de los empleadores | spain | ssa.gov (marzo 2020) Los empleadores que reduzcan temporalmente el horario de trabajo de los empleados o suspendan los contratos de trabajo están exentos del pago de la totalidad o parte de sus contribuciones a la seguridad social. El gobierno cubrirá el 100% de estas contribuciones para los… | Employers who temporarily reduce employees' working hours or suspend work contracts are exempt from paying all or part of their social security contributions. The government will cover 100 percent of these contributions for employers with less than 50 employees, and 75 percent for those with 50 or more employees. | 2020-03-13 | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/ | ||
| Israel: Adjustment grant to the 67-year-old and older - Unemployment benefits following the Corona crisis | israel | National Insurance Institute (13.05.2020) Adjustment grant to the 67-year-old and older: Those who have reached the age of 67 and who is fired or whose employer issued it to the USSR in March, April or May 2020 following the Corona crisis may be eligible for grants if he meets the eligibility… | Those who have reached the age of 67 and who is fired or whose employer issued it to the USSR in March, April or May 2020 following the Corona crisis may be eligible for grants. The amount of the grant is determined by your income from retirement pension. The maximum amount is NIS 2,000 for March, and NIS 4,000 for April and May. | 2020-05-13 | Adjustment grant to the 67-year-old and older Those who have reached the age of 67 and who is fired or whose employer issued it to the USSR in March, April or May 2020 following the Corona crisis may be eligible for grants if he meets the eligibility conditions. Important, There is no need to… | Unemployment,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | siha | https://www.btl.gov.il/English%20Homepage/Benefits/Unemployment%20Insurance/Cor… | |
| India:National Pension System withdrawal for Coronavirus: How to withdraw from NPS due to COVID-19 - 5 points | india | The Financial Express (24.04.2020) NPS withdrawal for COVID-19: In view of hardships faced by people due to Coronavirus pandemic, the Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority of India (PFRDA) has allowed account holders to make partial withdrawals from the National Pension System (… | National Pension System Withdrawal Rules for Coronavirus: Partial withdrawal from NPS can be made by the NPS subscriber for his/her treatment, or for treatment of legally wedded spouse, children. | 2020-04-24 | National Pension System withdrawal for Coronavirus: How to withdraw from NPS due to COVID-19 – 5 points Updated: April 24, 2020 8:09:11 AM National Pension System Withdrawal Rules for Coronavirus: Partial withdrawal from NPS can be made by the NPS subscriber for his/her treatment, or for… | Cash transfers,Shocks & extreme events | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | siha | https://www.financialexpress.com/money/nps-withdrawal-for-covid-19-how-to-withd… | |
| India: Modi govt to provide 3 months pension in advance to senior citizens, differently-abled, widows - The Financial Express | india | The Financial Express (27.03.2020) National Social Assistance Program: The Union government will provide three months' pension in advance to the poor senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities in first week of April. The program is run by the Union Rural Development… | National Social Assistance Program: The Union government will provide three months' pension in advance to the poor senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities in first week of April. | 2020-03-27 | National Social Assistance Program: The Union government will provide three months’ pension in advance to around three-crore widows, senior citizens and differently-abled in first week of April to help them face the novel coronavirus crisis. The government provides a monthly pension to the… | Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | siha | https://www.financialexpress.com/money/modi-govt-to-provide-3-months-pension-in… | |
| Hungary: Social security contribution exemption/reduction in response to COVID-19 - KPMG Global | hungary | KPMG Global (04.05.2020) Modified social security contribution rules shall be applied for the period of March-June 2020 to the specified sectors (Hospitality and tourism; Entertainment, film industry, performing arts; Sports services; Event organization; Gambling).… | Social security contribution exemption/reduction shall be applied for the period of March-June 2020 to the specified sectors such as Hospitality and tourism, Entertainment, etc. Employers will not be liable to pay their part of social security contributions (17.5%+1.5%) during the period, while Employees will only be liable to pay 4% healthcare social security contribution instead of the aggregated 18.5% social security contribution. | 2020-05-04 | Date accurate as of: 4 May 2020 On March 18, 2020, the Hungarian Government introduced amendments to Hungarian tax and social security law as a response to the economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak. Key measures include: Social security Modified social security rules shall be applied… | Financial crisis | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | siha | https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/hungary-tax-developments-in-respo… | |
| Finland: Pension contributions temporarily lowered | finland | Finnish Centre for Pensions (06.04.2020) Employers’ earnings-related pension contributions have been temporarily lowered by around 2% (until the end of the year). This measure is financed by cutting into the EMU buffer (to a value of €900 million). Businesses whose ope… | Employers’ earnings-related pension contributions have been temporarily lowered by around 2% (until the end of the year). Businesses whose operations have stopped completely due to the epidemic can postpone the payment of their earnings-related pension contributions by three months at the most. The loss will be compensated by raising the employer contributions in 2022–2025. | 2020-04-06 | The earnings-related pension system quickly became a considerable part of the crisis management package in Finland. The measures were agreed on in tripartite negotiations between labour market organisations and the Government. Employers’ earnings-related pen… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | siha | https://tyoelakelehti.fi/digilehti/022020/english-summary-20 | |
| Finland: Processing of unemployment benefit applications to be accelerated | finland | Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (08.05.2020) Based on a temporary amendment, unemployment benefit can be paid without a decision, as an advance payment, for a period of six months instead of the current period of two months. The President of the Republic approved the act on… | Based on a temporary amendment, unemployment benefit can be paid without a decision, as an advance payment, for a period of six months instead of the current period of two months. | 2020-05-08 | Processing of unemployment benefit applications to be accelerated The processing of applications is being simplified in the situation where the number of applications is growing fast. The coronavirus epidemic has caused an exceptionally high number of applications for unemployment benefits to… | Unemployment,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, labour markets | siha | https://stm.fi/en/artikkeli/-/asset_publisher/tyottomyysetuushakemusten-kasitte… | |
| Uruguay: Actualización de información en relación al coronavirus COVID-19 | uruguay | gub.uy (19.03.2020) El Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas (MEF) anunció que aplazará el vencimiento de pagos de BPS y la DGI. Los aportes patronales al BPS con vencimientos en marzo y abril de los monotributistas, las unipersonales y las sociedades personales con hasta 10 empleados podrán ser… | The government reduced social insurance contribution rates paid by employees of small firms (those with up to 10 employees), self-employed persons, and members of cooperatives by 40 percent for March and April; the remaining 60 percent of these contributions can be paid in six monthly installments starting in June. | 2020-03-19 | Finalizada la sesión ampliada de la Junta Nacional de Emergencias y Reducción de Riesgos, el gobierno actualizó en conferencia de prensa la información en relación a la situación del Coronavirus COVID-19 en Uruguay y anunció nuevas medidas para seguir enfrentando la emergencia sanitaria.… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19, self-employed | cambrosio | https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/comunicacion/noticias/actualizacion… | |
| UK: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme | united kingdom | gov.uk (01.03.2020) As part of the new job retention program (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme), the government will provide 80% of employer contributions to employees with temporary paid leave under the country ’s automatically registered occupational pension plan. (Government contribution … | As part of the new job retention program (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme), the government will provide 80% of employer contributions to employees with temporary paid leave under the country ’s automatically registered occupational pension plan. | 2020-03-01 | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-re… | ||
| China: Social security contributions reduced in response to COVID-19 - Willis Towers Watson | china | Willis Towers Watson (18.03.2020) Employer social security contributions for retirement pensions, workers compensation, unemployment and health (including maternity) benefits are reduced. The extent and duration of the measures depend on the province, autonomous region or municipality, and… | Employer social security contributions for retirement pensions, workers compensation, unemployment and health (including maternity) benefits are reduced. The extent and duration of the measures depend on the province, autonomous region or municipality, and size of the employer’s workforce. | 2020-03-18 | China: Social security contributions reduced in response to COVID-19 Employer Action Code: Act In an attempt to mitigate the adverse financial effects of the COVID-19 epidemic on employers (especially those in Hubei province), the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of… | Financial crisis | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19, economic crisis | siha | https://www.willistowerswatson.com/en-CZ/Insights/2020/03/china-social-security… | |
| Australia: Early access to your super | Australian Taxation Office | australia | Australian Taxation Office (04.05.2020) COVID-19 – early release of superannuation: Individuals financially affected by COVID-19 can access some of their superannuation early. The withdrawal is tax free. Eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are able to… | COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) – early release of superannuation Individuals financially affected by COVID-19 can access some of their superannuation early. Individuals will not need to pay tax on amounts released and will not need to include it in their tax return. The application is available through ATO online services in myGov. Citizens and permanent residents Eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are able to apply to access up to: $10,000 of their super… | 2020-05-04 | Unemployment,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, labour markets | siha | https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/super/withdrawing-and-using-your-super/early… | ||
| Australia: Economic Support Payment - Services Australia | australia | Services Australia (08.05.2020) Economic Support Payment: The first Economic Support Payment is a one-off payment of $750. You’ll get it if you were living in Australia between 12 March 2020 and 13 April 2020 and either: were on an eligible payment (Age Pension, Bereavement Allowance,… | Economic Support Payment: A one-off payment of $750. Beneficiaries of social security programs may be eligible to receive 1 or 2 Economic Support Payments, depending on circumstances and types of benefits. | 2020-05-08 | First Economic Support Payment The first Economic Support Payment is a one-off payment of $750. You’ll get it if you were living in Australia between 12 March 2020 and 13 April 2020 and either: were on an eligible payment had an eligible concession card. You’ll only get 1 payment, even if… | Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | siha | https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/economic-s… | |
| Bermuda: Unemployment Benefit update | Government of Bermuda | bermuda | Government of Bermuda (03.04.2020) Unemployment Benefit is newly established and administered through the Department of Workforce Development. The Covid – 19 Unemployment Benefit is for full-time (more than 15 hours per week) employees not currently on Financial Assistance and… | Unemployment Benefit is newly established and administered through the Department of Workforce Development. The Covid – 19 Unemployment Benefit is for full-time (more than 15 hours per week) employees not currently on Financial Assistance and provides a payment of 60% of their weekly gross salary up to a maximum of $500 per week. The benefit is for a maximum of 12 weeks in total per employee from the date of application. | 2020-04-03 | Good Day: I am pleased to begin my remarks by informing the public that the first payments to applicants for the Covid-19 Unemployment Benefit have been made. The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports in just two weeks has assisted the Ministry of Finance … | Unemployment,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants | siha | https://www.gov.bm/articles/unemployment-benefit-update | |
| Jordan: Defence Order suspending items of Social Security Law | jordan | jordantimes.com (19.03.2020) Private-sector employers can choose to suspend employer and employee contributions to the country's old-age pension program for 3 months starting in March. In the case where firms will choose to do so, they will only pay 5.25% as contribution rate, instead of 21.75%.… | Private-sector employers can choose to suspend employer and employee contributions to the country's old-age pension program for 3 months starting in March. In the case where firms will choose to do so, they will only pay 5.25% as contribution rate, instead of 21.75%. Employers who choose not to do so may instead defer their contributions for this 3-month period and pay them over a period extending to the end of 2023 with no interest. | 2020-03-19 | AMMAN — As per the Defence Law, that came into force on March 17 against the backdrop of a mounting coronavirus crisis, Prime Minister Omar Razzaz on Thursday issued Defence Order No. 1, suspending some items of the 2014 Social Security Law and replacing them with the order. Razzaz said that the… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | cambrosio | http://jordantimes.com/news/local/razzaz-issues-defence-order-suspending-items-… | |
| Jersey: Social Security Contributions Covid-19 Order 2020 | jersey | jerseylaw.je (04.04.2020) Social security contributions for the first 2 quarters of 2020 (those due in April and July) will be automatically deferred by 12 months for employers with less than 80 employees and self-employed persons. (Employers with 80 or more employees who can demonstrate that they… | Social security contributions for the first 2 quarters of 2020 (those due in April and July) will be automatically deferred by 12 months for employers with less than 80 employees and self-employed persons. (Employers with 80 or more employees who can demonstrate that they have been severely affected by the crisis may request a deferral.) | 2020-04-04 | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19, self-employed | cambrosio | https://www.jerseylaw.je/laws/enacted/Pages/RO-038-2020.aspx | ||
| Moldova: Unemployment benefits during the state of emergency | moldova, Republic of | National Employment Agency (10.04.2020) According to the provisions of Provision no. 16 of April 10, 2020 of the Commission for Exceptional Situations of the Republic of Moldova, unemployed persons, including those returning from abroad, may apply for monthly unemployment benefit in the amount… | Unemployment benefits during the state of emergency. Persons who have lost their job as a result of the state of emergency are not obliged to fulfil contribution condition. | 2020-04-10 | Information release on measures to support the population during the state of emergency According to the provisions of Provision no. 16 of April 10, 2020 of the Commission for Exceptional Situations of the Republic of Moldova, persons, including those returning from abroad, registered as… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets | siha | http://www.anofm.md/news/2020/04/01 | |
| Antigua and Barbuda: Government to provide relief packages to some families | antigua | antiguaobserver.com (28.03.2020) PM Gaston Browne announced that relief packages will be made available to single-parent and no-income households. | Relief packages will be made available to single-parent and no-income households. | 2020-03-28 | By Latrishka Thomas Noting the financial challenges that will continue to develop as a result of the shutdown of many businesses across the island, PM Gaston Browne announced that relief packages will be made available to single-parent and no-income households. In a press conference yesterday,… | Family benefits,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://antiguaobserver.com/government-to-provide-relief-packages-to-some-famil… | |
| Cuba: Transferencia monetaria de 250 pesos mensuales para asistentes integrales de salud y equipos de lavandería | cuba | cubatel.com (30.04.2020) Se pagará una estimulación a aquellos trabajadores que laboran en los 31 hospitales dispuestos en Cuba para la atención a pacientes de coronavirus. Se trata de los asistentes integrales de salud y los equipos de lavandería. Estas personas recibirán un pago mensual extra del… | Additional 250 Cuban pesos monthly will be paid will be paid to those workers who work in the 31 hospitals arranged in Cuba to care for coronavirus patients. These are comprehensive health assistants and laundry teams. | 2020-04-30 | Hoy se anunciaron nuevas medidas de Cuba para el enfrentamiento el coronavirus. En las reuniones habituales que sostienen las autoridades cubanas se dieron a conocer algunos cambios que llegarán a las rutinas de vida de la Isla. De acuerdo al Ministro de Economía, Alejandro Gil, desde este… | Health,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.cubatel.com/blog/coronavirus-cuba/cuales-son-las-nuevas-medidas-de-… | |
| Cuba: Se garantiza asistencia social a trabajadores por cuenta propia y trabajadores cíclicos | cuba | tvavila.icrt.cu (16.04.2020) Los trabajadores por cuenta propia que no han podido mantener su negocio o resultan más vulnerables a la COVID-19, son beneficiados por la asistencia social en Cuba, anunció hoy Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera, ministra de Trabajo y Seguridad Social. | Self-employed workers who have been unable to maintain their business or are more vulnerable to COVID-19, are eligible to social assistance. | 2020-04-30 | Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | http://www.tvavila.icrt.cu/cuba-garantiza-asistencia-social-a-trabajadores-por-… | ||
| Cuba: Prórroga de 6 meses de las prestaciones de carácter temporal | cuba | mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) Se prorrogan por un plazo de 6 meses, el término de vigencia de las prestaciones familiares con carácter temporal establecidas bajo el artículo 272 del decreto no. 283 del Consejo de Ministros. | Extension of 6 months of temporary family benefits established under article 272 of decree no. 283 of the Council of Ministers. | 2020-04-30 | Family benefits,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | http://www.mtss.gob.cu/ | ||
| Cuba: Subsidio para padres trabajadores por el cuidado de sus hijos | cuba | mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) La madre, padre o tutor que tengan condición de trabajadores y estén encargados del cuidado del menor al que se le haya suspendido la escuela primaria y especial, reciben durante el primer mes una garantía salarila equivalente al 100% de su salario básico; subsecuentemente… | The mother, father or guardian who have the status of workers and are in charge of the care of the minor who has been suspended from primary and special school, receive during the first month a salary guarantee equivalent to 100% of their basic salary; subsequently, the compensation will be 60%. This also applies to parents and guardians who have decided not to take their children to the Children's Circles or to private caregivers, even when these centers have not been closed. | 2020-04-30 | Family benefits,Children,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | http://www.mtss.gob.cu/ | ||
| Cuba: Reubicación de trabajadores y garantía salarial | cuba | mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) Los trabajadores que no pueden continuar desempeñando su trabajo debido a los cambios actuales, deben ser reubicados en otros trabajos teniendo en cuenta las necesidades actuales del territorio, como la producción de alimentos y en el cuidado de personas en situación de… | Workers who cannot continue performing their jobs due to the current changes, should be relocated to other jobs taking into account the current needs of the territory, such as food production and caring for the vulnerable. Those who do not accept a relocation without a good cause, won't receive salary, but will maintain the employment relationship. In case the relocation is not possible for other reasons, the worker will receive 100% of his basic salary the first month, and 60% of it from… | 2020-04-30 | Employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.mtss.gob.cu/ | ||
| Cuba: Adultos mayores y personas con condiciones de fragilidad no deben trabajar y reciben salario | cuba | mtss.gob.cu (30.04.2020) Como medida preventiva, el Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social declaró que los adultos mayores en condición de fragilidad, y otros trabajadores en situación de salud frágil, no seguirán laborando. En estos casos los trabajadores seguirán devengando el 100% de su… | Elderly workers and other workers with health-preconditions cannot go to work. As a guarantee, they will receive 100% of their minimum salary during the first month, and 60% afterwards until the confinement period ends. | 2020-04-30 | Health,Employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.radioreloj.cu/es/destacadas/trabajadores-cubanos-protegidos-ante-el-… | ||
| Argentina: Gobierno nacional creó fondo especial de 1.700 millones de pesos para fortalecer respuesta ante el COVID-19 | argentina | argentina.gob.ar (10.03.2020) En el marco del fortalecimiento de la respuesta del país ante el avance del nuevo coronavirus, el Gobierno nacional anunció la creación de un fondo especial de 1.700 millones de pesos destinados a la adquisición de equipamiento de laboratorio y de hospitales, con el… | Creation of a special fund of $1700 million argentinian pesos for the financing of the necessary hospital and laboratory equipment. | 2020-03-10 | En el marco del fortalecimiento de la respuesta del país ante el avance del nuevo coronavirus, el Gobierno nacional anunció la creación de un fondo especial de 1.700 millones de pesos destinados a la adquisición de equipamiento de laboratorio y de hospitales, con el objetivo de reforzar los… | Health,Financing | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/gobierno-nacional-creo-fondo-especial-de-… | |
| Argentina: Congelamiento temporal de alquileres y suspensión de desalojos | argentina | argentina.gob.ar (29.03.2020) El Gobierno Nacional resuelve suspender en todo el territorio nacional, hasta el día 30 de septiembre, el desalojo de inmuebles por falta de pago. Del mismo modo establece prorrogar, hasta la misma fecha, la vigencia de los contratos de locación cuyo vencimiento… | Suspension, until September 30, of the eviction of buildings for lack of payment, and extension, until the same date, of the validity of the lease contracts whose expiration has operated since last March 20. In turn, the freezing of the price of rental contracts is provided, and the amount corresponding to the month of March of the current year must be paid until September 30. | 2020-03-29 | Emergencia Sanitaria COVID-19 - Alquileres Suspensión de desalojos y congelamiento de precios hasta el 30 de septiembre del 2020. Decreto 320/2020 En esta página Términos Suspensión de desalojos Prórroga de contratos Congelamiento de precios Excepción al congelamiento de precios… | Housing | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/justicia/derechofacil/leysimple/emergencia-sanitar… | |
| Argentina: El gobierno prohibió los despidos y las suspensiones por 60 días | argentina | infobae.com (01.04.2020) Ell Poder Ejecutivo decretó este miércoles que se prohíben “los despidos sin justa causa y por las causales de falta o disminución de trabajo y fuerza mayor por el plazo de 60 días". La misma medida rige en el caso de suspensiones “por las causales de fuerza mayor o falta o… | The government prohibited dismissals and suspensions "without fair cause" or due to "force majeure". | 2020-03-31 | El Gobierno prohibió despidos y suspensiones. La decisión fue oficializada por decreto luego de que en las últimas jornadas Alberto Fernández haya cuestionado públicamente a los empresarios que decidieron echar a trabajadores en medio de la pandemia de coronavirus y el parate económico… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.infobae.com/politica/2020/04/01/el-gobierno-prohibio-los-despidos-y… | |
| Argentina: Creación del programa de apoyo al sistema productivo en el área de insumos, equipamiento y tecnología sanitaria | argentina | boletinoficial.gob.ar (31.03.2020) Con el objeto de asistir al sector de la salud pública y a las empresas, emprendedores e instituciones públicas dentro del marco de la emergencia sanitaria, el Ministerio de Desarrollo Productivo crea un programa de apoyo que pone a disposición los instrumentos de… | The Ministry of Productive Development will provide financial assistance and support to companies, entrepreneurs and public institutions that develop productive and technological solutions in the Argentine territory, mainly in the medical-sanitary sector, whose purpose is to contribute to the approach, containment, treatment and mitigation of the Coronavirus COVID-19. | 2020-03-31 | MINISTERIO DE DESARROLLO PRODUCTIVO Resolución 132/2020 RESOL-2020-132-APN-MDP Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 31/03/2020 VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-19029478-APN-DGD#MPYT, la Ley de Ministerios N° 22.520 (texto ordenado por Decreto Nº 438/92) y sus modificaciones, la Ley… | Health,Financing | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227340/20200401 | |
| Argentina: El COVID-19 se considera como enfermedad profesional | argentina | boletinoficial.gob.ar (14.04.2020) A través del decreto 367/2020, el Gobierno Nacional dispone que la COVID-19 producida por el coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, será considerada una enfermedad presuntivamente de carácter profesional. De este modo las Aseguradoras de Riesgos del Trabajo (ARTs) deberán… | The COVID-19 will be considered a presumptively professional disease. In this way, the Occupational Risk Insurers (ARTs) must adapt their coverage so that the affected workers receive, immediately, the corresponding benefits. | 2020-04-14 | Decreto 367/2020 DECNU-2020-367-APN-PTE - Enfermedad de carácter profesional no listada. Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 13/04/2020 VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-25188323- -APN-DGDMT#MPYT, las Leyes Nº 19.587, N° 24.241, N° 24.557, Nº 26.122, N° 26.773, N°… | Occupational accidents and diseases | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227750/20200414 | |
| Argentina: Postergación o reducción de hasta el 95% de contribuciones patronales al SIPA | argentina | boletinoficial.gob.ar (20.04.2020) El Decreto 376/2020 sobre el Programa de Asistencia de Emergencia al Trabajo y la Producción establece la postergación o reducción de hasta el NOVENTA Y CINCO POR CIENTO (95%) del pago de las contribuciones patronales al Sistema Integrado Previsional Argentino. | Postponement or reduction of up to NINETY FIVE PERCENT (95%) of the payment of employer contributions to the Argentine Integrated Social Security System (SIPA). | 2020-04-20 | PROGRAMA DE ASISTENCIA DE EMERGENCIA AL TRABAJO Y LA PRODUCCIÓN Decreto 376/2020 DECNU-2020-376-APN-PTE - Ampliación Decreto N° 332/2020. Ciudad de Buenos Aires, 19/04/2020 VISTO el Expediente N° EX-2020-26600102-APN-DGD#MPYT, la Ley Nº 27.541, los… | Old-age pensions,Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227988/20200420 | |
| Argentina: Créditos para el pago de sueldos | argentina | argentina.gob.ar (19.04.2020) Los bancos que sean agentes de pagos de salarios deberán ofrecer préstamos a PyMEs para el pago de sueldos de marzo a una tasa fija del 24% por un año, con un periodo de gracia de tres meses. Además, se destinaron 30 mil millones de pesos al Fondo de Garantías… | Banks that process employees' payments have to offer SMEs loans for the payment of employees' salaries. The loands are provided at a 24% fixed annual rate, with a grace period of three months. | 2020-04-19 | Créditos para el pago de sueldos a tasa fija del 24% Los bancos que sean agentes de pagos de salarios deberán ofrecer préstamos a PyMEs para el pago de sueldos de marzo a una tasa fija del 24% por un año, con un periodo de gracia de tres meses. Además, se destinaron 30 mil millones de pesos al… | Employment,Financing | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/produccion/medidas-pymes-covid#2 | |
| Guidelines on the COVID-19 Community Isolation Benefit Package (CCIBP) | philippines, the | Provided by accredited Community Isolation Units certified by the DOH to benefit all Filipinos who who are suspect, probable and confirmed COVID-19 positive (cannot self-isolate). The case rate is Ph 22,449 or about US$440.18 for those who were able to complete 14 day quarantine. | 2020-04-14 | Cash sickness benefits | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/circulars/2020/circ2020-0012.pdf | |||
| PhilHealth guarantees continuing coverage for Covid-19 patients | philippines, the | The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation assured the public it is committed to pay benefits due all Covid-19 patients regardless of their admission date, upholding its earlier announcement that it pays at cost until April 14, and through its new case rate packages starting April 15 onwards. | The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation assured the public it is committed to pay benefits due all Covid-19 patients regardless of their admission date, upholding its earlier announcement that it pays at cost until April 14, and through its new case rate packages starting April 15 onwards. | 2020-04-16 | Cash sickness benefits | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.philhealth.gov.ph/news/2020/cont_coverage.php | ||
| Brazil: Distribution of 323 thousand food baskets for vulnerable populations | brazil | folha.uol.com.br (21.04.2020) The federal government will distribute 323,400 baskets to serve vulnerable populations - Indigenous peoples, quilombolas and settlers - during the new coronavirus pandemic. | The federal government will distribute 323,400 food baskets ("cestas básicas") to serve vulnerable populations - Indigenous peoples, quilombolas and settlers - during the new coronavirus pandemic. The measure will be implemented by the Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights, and it will have a cost of about R$90 per food basket, with an estimated total cost of R$40 million (USD$8 million). | 2020-04-21 | Difficult-to-cover groups,Food and nutrition | Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/cotidiano/2020/04/governo-ira-distribuir-323-mil-… |