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| Liechtenstein: Short-time work allowance (Kurzarbeitergeld) | liechtenstein | regierung.li (17.03.2020) Im Sinne einer ersten Sofortmassnahme hat die Regierung bereits am 17. März 2020 eine Verordnung über die Ausrichtung von Kurzarbeitsentschädigung zum Ausgleich der wirtschaftlichen Folgen des Coronavirus erlassen und damit die Anspruchsberechtigung auf von… | The government of Liechtenstein approved 50 Million Swiss francs for the support of Short-time work allowances of 60% of monthly earnings. Further, a deferral of the payments of contributions shall be made possible. | 2020-03-17 | Contribution collection and compliance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | rmensing | https://www.regierung.li/coronavirus/2020-3 | ||
| Coronavirus Ireland: Babies born in Ireland can now be registered online | ireland | Dublin Live (18.04.2020) This is the first time newborns can have their births recorded online. The move was brought in due to the difficulties parents would face going to their nearest registration offices during the coronavirus crisis. It will come as a relief to families who were worried… | This is the first time newborns can have their births recorded online. The move was brought in due to the difficulties parents would face going to their nearest registration offices during the coronavirus crisis. It will come as a relief to families who were worried their newborns would not be properly recognised by the State during the Covid-19 emergency. | 2020-04-18 | Family benefits | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.dublinlive.ie/news/dublin-news/coronavirus-ireland-babies-born-irel… | ||
| Ghana: On Updates To Ghana’s Enhanced Response To The Coronavirus Pandemic | ghana | presidency.gov.gh (05.04.2020) The Ghana Water Company Ltd and the Electricity Company of Ghana have been directed to ensure the stable supply of water and electricity. Government will absorb the water bills for all Ghanaians for the next three months, i.e. April, May and June. All water tankers,… | Government will absorb the water bills for all Ghanaians for the next three months, i.e. April, May and June 2020. | 2020-04-05 | Address To The Nation By President Of The Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, On Updates To Ghana’s Enhanced Response To The Coronavirus Pandemic, On Sunday, 5th April, 2020. Fellow Ghanaians, Good evening. Nine (9) days ago, I came to your homes and requested you to make great… | Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1555-address-to-the-n… | |
| Turkey: Coronavirus: Government makes treatment and medicine totally free of charge | turkey | middleeasteye.net (14.04.2020) Coronavirus treatment and medicine for patients in public hospitals in Turkey has been made free of charge following a presidential decree on Tuesday. The decree says that all patients, even if they failed to pay state insurance, will be granted protective gear and… | Coronavirus treatment and medicine for patients in public hospitals in Turkey has been made free of charge following a presidential decree on Tuesday. The decree says that all patients, even if they failed to pay state insurance, will be granted protective gear and testing, as well as free medicine in state hospitals and medical centres. The Social Security Directorate (SGK) earlier announced free coverage for treatment of the disease for citizens with social security. | 2020-04-14 | Medical care,Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/coronavirus-turkey-free-hospital-treatment-m… | ||
| Japan: Abe adopts universal $930 handout as walls close in | japan | Nikkei Asian Review (16.04.2020) Japan plans to send a cash handout of 100,000 yen ($930) to every resident, regardless of income, to lessen the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic after an earlier income support scheme met with resistance. | Japan plans to send a cash handout of 100,000 yen ($930) to every resident, regardless of income, to lessen the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic after an earlier income support scheme met with resistance. | 2020-04-16 | Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Coronavirus/Abe-adopts-universal-930-handout-… | ||
| Malaysia: Introduction of i-Lestari Withdrawal | malaysia | kwsp.gov.my (23.03.2020) Employees Provident Fund (EPF) says that EPF members may apply for the i-Lestari Account 2 Withdrawal Scheme beginning 1 April 2020. They can expect their savings to be deposited into their bank accounts from 1 May 2020. | Effective from 1 April 2020, EPF members age 55 years and below are entitled to withdraw once a month from EPF Account 2 with a minimum of RM50 (USD 11), up to a maximum of RM500 (USD 115) per month from their Account 2, subject to a total capping of RM6,000 (USD 1,380). This withdrawal is effective for one (1) year from April 2020 to March 2021 and will be recurring on a monthly basis. This measure aims to assist and alleviate challenges faced by EPF members in meeting their monthly… | 2020-04-01 | Old-age pensions,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.kwsp.gov.my/-/epf-to-allow-account-2-withdrawals-under-i-lestari | ||
| Colombia: Canasta de servicios médicos para infectados con Covid-19 | colombia | regiones.gov.co (12.04.2020) El Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social definirá una canasta de atenciones para los pacientes con Coronavirus COVID-19, cuyo reconocimiento se efectuará por parte de la Administradora de los Recursos del Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud -ADRES-. | The Administrator of the Resources of the General System of Health Social Security (ADRES in Spanish) will cover the costs of a basic basket of services for workers with the Covid-19. This will cover all procedures, drugs, and care services necessary for the treatment of these patients. The resources for the financing of the baskets of services will be from the Emergency Mitigation Fund (FOME). | 2020-04-12 | Artículo 20. Canasta de Servicios y Tecnologías en Salud destinados a la atención del Coronavirus COVID-19. El Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social definirá una canasta de atenciones para los pacientes con Coronavirus COVID-19, cuyo reconocimiento se efectuará por parte de la Administradora de… | Health | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.regiones.gov.co/Inicio/COVID-19.html#features11-3k | |
| Uzbekistan: Additional Measures to Support the Population | Uzbekistan | The Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan: - jointly with the Ministry of Health, introduce a daily supplement of 6 percent of the monthly official salary to medical, sanitary-epidemiological and other employees for the period of… | The Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan: - jointly with the Ministry of Health, introduce a daily supplement of 6 percent of the monthly official salary to medical, sanitary-epidemiological and other employees for the period of their involvement in measures to counter the spread of coronavirus infection; - to ensure timely payment of wages to employees of preschool, general secondary, specialized secondary and higher… | 2020-03-20 | Employment,Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, labour markets | cambrosio | https://mfa.uz/ru/press/library/2020/03/23848/ | ||
| Uzbekistan: Paid sick leave for quarantined workers | Uzbekistan | mfa.uz (20.03.2020) Parents (persons replacing them, guardians, trustees) quarantined due to infection with a coronavirus infection or suspected infection, as well as persons caring for their child under the age of 14, are paid sick leave in the amount of 100 percent of the salary. One working… | Parents (persons replacing them, guardians, trustees) quarantined due to infection with a coronavirus infection or suspected infection, as well as persons caring for their child under the age of 14, are paid sick leave in the amount of 100 percent of the salary. One working parent for household is given a paid leave for the duration of schools and kindergartens shutdown without affecting the regular annual paid leave schedule. | 2020-03-20 | Health | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://mfa.uz/ru/press/library/2020/03/23848/ | ||
| Uzbekistan: Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Measures against the spread of Coronavirus | Uzbekistan | mfa.uz (20.03.2020) Creation of an Anti-Crisis Fund under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the amount of 10 trillion soums. It will mainly used to: finance measures to combat the spread of coronavirus infection , including: providing medical… | Creation of an Anti-Crisis Fund under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the amount of 10 trillion soums. It will mainly used to: finance measures to combat the spread of coronavirus infection , including: providing medical and other institutions with medicines and medical devices, protective drugs and test systems necessary to combat the spread of coronavirus infection; covering the costs of quarantining persons at risk or in contact with… | 2020-03-20 | Family benefits,Employment,Safety and health at work,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://mfa.uz/ru/press/library/2020/03/23848/ | ||
| Colombia: Se reconoce el Covid-19 como enfermedad laboral para trabajadores en el sector salud | colombia | regiones.gov.co (12.04.2020) Decreto 538. Artículo 13. Requisitos para inclusión del Coronavirus COVID-19 como enfermedad laboral directa. Elimfnense los requisitos de que trata el parágrafo 2 del artículo 4 de la Ley 1562 de 2012 para incluir dentro de la tabla de enfermedades laborales, el… | The coronavirus-19 is considered as an occupational disease for workers in the health sector and are, therefore, eligible to all the existing sick leave benefits. In addition to the normal sickness benefits, workers diagnosed with Covid-19 will also have access to the temporary invalidity subsidy, a cash benefit and to a funerary benefit. | 2020-04-12 | Cash sickness benefits,Health promotion | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.regiones.gov.co/Inicio/COVID-19.html#features11-3k | ||
| Mitigating mass layoffs in the COVID-19 crisis: The Austrian short-time model | austria | voxeu.org (07.04.2020) Due to the global spread of COVID-19, Austria, like many other countries, is facing a massive increase in unemployment. To mitigate the skyrocketing number of unemployed persons, social partners have developed a new model of subsidised short-time work that could become an… | Due to the global spread of COVID-19, Austria, like many other countries, is facing a massive increase in unemployment. To mitigate the skyrocketing number of unemployed persons, social partners have developed a new model of subsidised short-time work that could become an international role model. The Austrian model allows a temporary reduction in working hours up to 90% while maintaining the employment relationship and granting almost full public wage compensation. This measure can help to… | 2020-03-16 | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://voxeu.org/article/mitigating-mass-layoffs-covid-19-crisis-austrian-shor… | ||
| Malaysia: Contributions to the Employees Provident Fund will be reduced | malaysia | treasury.gov.my (27.02.2020) The effects of COVID-19 reverberate beyond the tourism industry. Malaysian businesses, especially exporters are affected by supply chain disruptions involving factories and ports in China. Therefore, the Government will carry out immediate measures to boost local… | Effective from 1 April 2020, the statutory contribution rate for the EPF employee contributions will decrease from 11% to 7% for members younger than age 60 (temporary measures). Members will still have the option to maintain the EPF employee contribution rate at 11%. | 2020-04-01 | Thursday, Feb 27 2020 SPEECH BY YAB TUN DR MAHATHIR BIN MOHAMAD PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA 2020 ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE “BOLSTERING CONFIDENCE, STIMULATING GROWTH & PROTECTING JOBS” DATE | TIME | VENUE 27 FEBRUARY 2020 (THURSDAY), 4.00 PM DEWAN… | Pensions,Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.kwsp.gov.my/-/reduction-of-statutory-contribution-rate-for-employees | |
| Malaysia: Additional PRIHATIN SME Economic Stimulus Package | malaysia | pmo.gov.my (06.04.2020) The additional measures are: First, the wage subsidy programme announced on 27 March will be expanded from RM5.9 billion to RM13.8 billion, an increase of RM7.9 billion. Under this additional initiative, all companies with local employees earning a monthly salary each of RM4… | The wage subsidy programme announced on 27 March will be expanded from RM5.9 billion to RM13.8 billion, an increase of RM7.9 billion. Under this additional initiative, all companies with local employees earning a monthly salary each of RM4,000 and below will receive wage subsidies as follows: For companies with a workforce of more than 200 people, we will provide a wage subsidy of RM600 per month for every retained worker. However, the maximum number of workers that a company is eligible to… | 2020-02-06 | Additional PRIHATIN SME Economic Stimulus Package (PRIHATIN SME+) April 6, 2020Speeches SPEECH TEXT YAB TAN SRI DATO’ HAJI MUHYIDDIN BIN HAJI MOHD YASSIN PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA ADDITIONAL PRIHATIN SME ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE (PRIHATIN) Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.pmo.gov.my/2020/04/langkah-tambahan-bagi-pakej-rangsangan-ekonomi-p… | |
| United States: Impact payments to social security beneficiaries who are not required to file tax returns | United States | ssa.gov (03.04.2020) The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced on April 1 that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an economic impact payment. The IRS will use the information on the… | Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an economic impact payment. The IRS will use the information on the Form SSA-1099 to generate $1,200 economic impact payments to Social Security beneficiaries who did not file tax returns in 2018 or 2019. | 2020-04-03 | Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries Print Version “I want to provide an update to people who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced on April 1 that… | Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2020/#4-2020-1 | |
| UE: Commission proposes SURE (Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency) | european union | ec.europa.eu (02.04.2020) The new instrument for temporary Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE) is designed to help protect jobs and workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It will provide financial assistance, in the form of loans granted on favourable terms from the… | The new instrument for temporary Support to mitigate Unemployment Risks in an Emergency (SURE) is designed to help protect jobs and workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic. It will provide financial assistance, in the form of loans granted on favourable terms from the EU to Member States, of up to €100 billion in total. These loans will assist Member States to address sudden increases in public expenditure to preserve employment. Specifically, these loans will help Member States to cover… | 2020-04-02 | Employment,Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | pmassetti | https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/QANDA_20_572 | ||
| Canada: Federal emergency benefit to be extended to part-time and seasonal workers | canada | theglobeandmail.com (15.04.2020) The federal government expanding the Canada Emergency Response Benefit to include people making up to $1,000 a month, seasonal workers and people whose EI [employment insurance] has run out. | The federal government expanding the Canada Emergency Response Benefit to include people making up to $1,000 a month, seasonal workers and people whose EI [employment insurance] has run out. | 2020-04-15 | Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-federal-emergency-benefit-to-b… | ||
| Malaysia: Wage Subsidy Programme to assist employers in retaining their workers | malaysia | pmo.gov.my (27.03.2020) The Government will introduce the Wage Subsidy Programme to assist employers in retaining their workers. Through this programme, the Government will provide salary of RM600 per month to every employee for 3 months. This programme is dedicated to workers earning less… | The Government will introduce the Wage Subsidy Programme to assist employers in retaining their workers. Through this programme, the Government will provide salary of RM600 per month to every employee for 3 months. This programme is dedicated to workers earning less than RM4,000 and employers experiencing more than 50% decrease in their income since 1 January 2020. This measure is estimated to benefit 3.3 million workers with an allocation of RM5.9 billion. | 2020-03-26 | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.pmo.gov.my/2020/03/speech-text-prihatin-esp/ | ||
| United States: COVID-19 Information - Update of unemployment benefits based on Federal Stimulus Bill | United States | dol.georgia.gov (13.04.2020) United States: The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is updating its current systems to distribute federal unemployment funds as part of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) bringing economic relief to many Georgians. It includes: - The… | - The Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program, or FPUC, provides an additional $600 weekly payment to any individual eligible for any of the Unemployment Compensation programs - State and Federal. - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance or PUA, is the program that will provide unemployment benefits to those not ordinarily eligible for them. This includes individuals who are self-employed, gig workers, 1099 independent contractors, employees of churches, employees of non-profits… | 2020-04-13 | April 13, 2020 Update on Federal Stimulus Bill The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is updating its current systems to distribute federal unemployment funds as part of the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) bringing economic relief to many Georgians. The Federal… | Unemployment,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://dol.georgia.gov/gdol-covid-19-information | |
| Belize: Update on COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Program | belize | pressoffice.gov.bz (03.04.2020) On Friday, April 3, 2020, the Government of Belize launched the COVID-19 e-Services Portal through which persons may apply to receive benefits from the COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Program. This Program will provide $150.00 every two weeks for three months… | Goverment launched e-Services Portal through which persons may apply to receive benefits. Unemployment Relief Program will provide $150.00 every two weeks for three months to persons (employed and self-employed) who have been laid off as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. This program will also provide $100.00 every two weeks for three months to persons who were unemployed prior to the onset of the COVID-19. | 2020-04-03 | On Friday, April 3, 2020, the Government of Belize launched the COVID-19 e-Services Portal through which persons may apply to receive benefits from the COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Program. As of this morning, April 6, more than 44,000 applications have been received via the portal, and… | Unemployment,E-services,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed, service delivery | cambrosio | https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/update-on-covid-19-unemployment-relief-program/ | |
| Cyprus: Payment of a Special Unemployment Benefit | cyprus | pio.gov.cy (16.03.2020) Payment of a Special Unemployment Benefit: For employees who qualify for unemployment benefit under the Social Insurance Law, at 60% of the value of the insurance units, in accordance with the above legislation. For employees who are not eligible under the Social… | For employees who qualify for unemployment benefit under the Social Insurance Law, at 60% of the value of the insurance units, in accordance with the above legislation. For employees who are not eligible under the Social Insurance Law and are insured with the Social Security Fund in January 2020 will be paid a Conditional Benefit, the amount of which will be determined by a subsequent decision. The maximum amount that may be paid as a Special Unemployment Benefit for a period of one month… | 2020-03-16 | Unemployment,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=12971#flat | ||
| Cyprus: Granting of “sickness benefit” | cyprus | pio.gov.cy (15.03.2020) The “Support Programme” includes the following measure on sickness cash benefits: Granting of “sickness benefit” of an average of €800 per month to workers who are dealing special health issues, cases of compulsory absence from work, persons over 63 years of age up… | Granting of “sickness benefit” of an average of €800 per month to workers who are dealing special health issues, cases of compulsory absence from work, persons over 63 years of age up to 65 years of age, who do not receive statutory pension and continue to work. For the purpose of supporting self-employed workers, the sickness benefit will be granted the same way it does for employees, from the fourth day. | 2020-03-15 | Granting of “sickness benefit” of an average of €800 per month to: i. Workers who are dealing special health issues and fall within the Catalogue that has been prepared by the Ministry of Health, and who must be absent from their work in order to protect their health and not worsen it. The… | Cash sickness benefits | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | cambrosio | https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=12671#flat | |
| Cyprus: Suspended Operations Plan | cyprus | pio.gov.cy (15.03.2020) To all businesses that have decided to suspend their operations and to all businesses that will continue their operations and will suffer losses beyond 25% of their turnover, a Suspended Operations Plan of the businesses is applied. The affected workers will receive… | To all businesses that have decided to suspend their operations and to all businesses that will continue their operations and will suffer losses beyond 25% of their turnover, a Suspended Operations Plan of the businesses is applied. The affected workers will receive unemployment allowance for as long as the business will be under suspended operations. A Support Plan for Small Businesses, amounting to €10mn, for businesses employing up to 5 people, under the condition that they keep… | 2020-04-15 | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=12671#flat | ||
| Cyprus: Granting of a “Special Leave” allowance | cyprus | pio.gov.cy (15.03.2020) Granting of a “Special Leave” allowance to parents who are employed in the private sector for the care of children up to 15 years old (including the third grade of gymnasium) due to the suspension of classes in schools, both public and private, in nurseries and… | Granting of a “Special Leave” allowance to parents who are employed in the private sector for the care of children up to 15 years old (including the third grade of gymnasium) due to the suspension of classes in schools, both public and private, in nurseries and kindergartens. The “special leave”may last up to 4 weeks. (budget of €20mn, potential beneficiaries 50.000 persons). | 2020-03-15 | Granting of a “Special Leave” to parents who are employed in the private sector for the care of children up to 15 years old (including the third grade of gymnasium) due to the suspension of classes in schools, both public and private, in nurseries and kindergartens. • For the “special leave”, which… | Children,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=12671#flat | |
| Establishment of Employer Advisory Service (EAS) to assist and manage employers in a time of crisis | malaysia | The EPF is introducing its Employer Advisory Services (EAS) to provide customised advisory for employers, specifically with regards to EPF contributions during the current economic downturn. Through this, the EPF will assess the specific conditions of affected companies and offer customised plans on their EPF contributions schedule. This measure aims to assist employers to remain solvent in riding the volatile business cycle amidst the Covid-19 pandemic whilst allowing employers to continue… | 2020-04-15 | Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.kwsp.gov.my/-/epf-provides-employer-contributions-advisory-services… | |||
| Azerbaijan: Minister: $126m allocated to preserve salaries of hired workers in Azerbaijan amid COVID-19 | azerbaijan | azernews.az (08.04.2020) A program of compensating for the damage caused to the entrepreneurs and their employees as a result of coronavirus has been launched in Azerbaijan. The program will cover 300,000 employees, 42,000 employers, and about 300,000 private or micro-entrepreneurs. The… | The program will cover 300,000 employees, 42,000 employers, and about 300,000 private or micro-entrepreneurs. The Azerbaijani government allocated 215 million manat ($126 million) to preserve the salaries of the hired workers and financial support in the amount of 80 million manat ($47 million) to 300,000 individual entrepreneurs involved in the spheres affected as a result of the pandemic. | 2020-04-08 | A program of compensating for the damage caused to the entrepreneurs and their employees as a result of coronavirus has been launched in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov said, Trend reports referring to the ministry. “The program has been launched on April 8… | Employment,Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.azernews.az/business/163884.html | |
| San Marino: ISS - Istituto per la Sicurezza Sociale di San Marino: Dematerialized the prescription of medicines: from today the telematic service to request the prescription via WEB is active | San Marino | iss.sm (06.04.2020) From Monday, April 6, the online service allowing patients to request services from the computer, tablet or smartphone is active, without having to go to the Health Center, thus avoiding travel, lines or waiting on the phone. In addition to the "repetitive… | From Monday, April 6, the online service allowing patients to request services from the computer, tablet or smartphone is active, without having to go to the Health Center, thus avoiding travel, lines or waiting on the phone. | 2020-04-06 | Dematerializzata la ricetta di farmaci: attivo da oggi il servizio telematico per richiedere la ricetta via WEB Dematerializzata la ricetta di farmaci: attivo da oggi il servizio telematico per richiedere la ricetta via WEB Da oggi, lunedì 6 aprile, è attivo il servizio on-line che permette… | E-services,Service delivery | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, customer_services | cambrosio | http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/articolo49014230.html | |
| St. Kitts and Nevis: Government injects $12 million into the Severance Payment Fund as part of its COVID-19 response | saint kitts and nevis | sknvibes.com (24.03.2020) As part of its comprehensive stimulus package announced to soften the significant health, fiscal and economic impact the COVID-19 disease (novel coronavirus) would have on the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Team Unity Government has committed to the provision of… | Injection of EC$12 million into the Severance Payments Fund. | 2020-03-24 | BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 24, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – As part of its comprehensive stimulus package announced to soften the significant health, fiscal and economic impact the COVID-19 disease (novel coronavirus) would have on the Federation of St. Kitts and… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/112069 | |
| Slovenia: ANTICORONA PACKAGE – current measures to assist employers (update) | slovenia | jadek-pensa.si (10.08.2020) The main measures are, under certain conditions: A full compensation reimbursement of employees’ salaries who have been temporarily laid-off due to the employer’s inability to provide work due to the consequences of the new coronavirus epidemic in the amount of 80%… | The main measures are, under certain conditions: A full compensation reimbursement of employees’ salaries who have been temporarily laid-off due to the employer’s inability to provide work due to the consequences of the new coronavirus epidemic in the amount of 80% of the basic salary, and the exemption of payment of contributions tied to salary compensations, both to the maximum mentioned amount; A full compensation reimbursement for employees’ salaries for their absence due to force… | 2020-04-10 | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | cambrosio | https://www.jadek-pensa.si/en/anticorona-package-current-measures-to-assist-emp… | ||
| Slovenia: Prime Minister Janez Janša together with ministers presents a package of anti-corona measures to help the population and the economy | slovenia | gov.si (24.03.2020) A set of measures to preserve jobs will be implemented: a new regime of co-financing wages for temporarily laid-off workers will be established. All contributions for temporarily laid-off employees in the following two months – from entry into force to 31 May 2020 with… | A set of measures to preserve jobs will be implemented: a new regime of co-financing wages for temporarily laid-off workers will be established. All contributions for temporarily laid-off employees in the following two months – from entry into force to 31 May 2020 with the possibility of an extension if the situation continues – that must be paid into both the healthcare and pension insurance schemes will be covered by the state, and the insured persons' rights will be preserved.… | 2020-03-24 | Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.gov.si/en/news/2020-03-24-prime-minister-janez-jansa-together-with-… | ||
| Serbia: State sets aside €5.1b to mitigate coronavirus economic blow | serbia | srbija.gov.rs (31.03.2020) The set of economic measures includes a total of nine measures, with an estimated effect of RSD 608.3 billion. Of these nine measures, three are fiscal policy measures, two are direct assistance to the private sector and measures to preserve the liquidity of the economy,… | The set of economic measures includes a total of nine measures, with an estimated effect of RSD 608.3 billion. Of these nine measures, three are fiscal policy measures, two are direct assistance to the private sector and measures to preserve the liquidity of the economy, and other measures include a dividend moratorium by the end of the year and fiscal stimulus - that is, a direct assistance to all citizens of legal age. All Serbian citizens of legal age (18+ years of age) will receive… | 2020-03-31 | State sets aside €5.1b to mitigate coronavirus economic blow Belgrade, 31 March 2020 Minister of Finance Sinisa Mali and President of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce Marko Cadez presented today a package of economic measures to mitigate effects of the coronavirus epidemic on the economy, worth €5… | Contribution collection and compliance,Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.srbija.gov.rs/vest/en/152964/state-sets-aside-51b-to-mitigate-coron… | |
| Sénégal: Paiement des factures d'électricité : La mesure est à "effet immédiat" | senegal | aps.sn (06.04.2020) L’Etat a décidé de prendre en charge les dépenses pour une valeur de 15, 5 milliards de francs Cfa pour le paiement des factures d’électricité des ménages abonnés à la tranche sociale pour un bimestre, soit environ 975 522 ménages. Un montant de 3 milliards est également… | Providing utility subsidy to vulnerable groups to pay for electricity and water bills for two months starting in May 2020. | 2020-04-06 | Dakar, 6 avr (APS) - La décision des autorités sénégalaises consistant à prendre en charge le paiement des factures d’électricité des ménages abonnés à la tranche sociale, pour un bimestre, est à "effet immédiat", a annoncé lundi, le ministre du Pétrole et des Energies, Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé… | Family benefits,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | http://aps.sn/actualites/economie/energie/article/paiement-des-factures-d-elect… | |
| Togo: Le Togo lance "Novissi", un programme de soutien aux populations vulnérables | togo | novissi.gouv.tg (08.04.2020) Le gouvernement togolais a annoncé ce jour, le lancement d’un programme destiné à aider les populations les plus vulnérables à faire face aux difficultés liées à la pandémie mondiale du Coronavirus. L’initiative dénommée « Novissi » (entraide en éwé), vise à… | Introduction of new cash transfer program "Novissi" (mutual aid in ewe) to support workers in the informal sector. Eligible are Togolese nationals residing in Togo above 18 years old who have a voter card and have lost the daily income because of the response measures against the Covid-19. Women will receive CFA $12, 250 per month and men will receive CFA $10,500. Payments of half of the amounts will be made every two weeks for the duration of the state of emergency. | 2020-04-08 | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.alwihdainfo.com/Covid-19-Le-Togo-lance-Novissi--un-programme-de-sou… | ||
| Indonesia: Govt introduces new social benefits as 2.8 million lose jobs | indonesia | The Jakarta Post (13.04.2020) Indonesia’s preemployment card program, a social safety net offering aid similar to unemployment benefits, saw an immediate spike in interest within a few days of its launch, as 2.8 million people have lost their jobs nationwide as a result of businesses temporarily… | Indonesia’s preemployment card program, a social safety net offering aid similar to unemployment benefits, saw an immediate spike in interest within a few days of its launch, as 2.8 million people have lost their jobs nationwide as a result of businesses temporarily halting operations. Just a day after the program was launched on Saturday, 1.4 million people applied for benefits worth a total of Rp 3.5 million (US$223) — to be given for four months — in the first registration phase,… | 2020-04-12 | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/04/13/govt-introduces-new-social-benef… | ||
| Niger: Baisse de la croissance, deux décès et premiers cas hors Niamey | niger | voaafrique.com (01.4.2020) Pour lutter contre l'épidémie de coronavirus, le président du Niger Mahamadou Issoufou avait déjà annoncé la semaine dernière des distributions gratuites et des ventes à prix réduits de vivres pour soutenir les personnes vulnérables, et la prise en charge par l'Etat des… | To tackle the coronavirus epidemic, Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou had already announced last week free distributions and sales of food at reduced prices to support vulnerable people, and the assumption by the State of payment of electricity and water bills for the social sectors for the months of April and May. | 2020-04-01 | La croissance économique du Niger devrait baisser fortement en 2020 à cause de l'épidémie de coronavirus, a annoncé mardi soir le ministre des Finances Mamadou Diop à la télévision publique, annonçant d'importantes mesures de soutien dans ce pays parmi les plus pauvres du monde. "En raison de… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.voaafrique.com/a/coronavirus-au-niger-baisse-de-la-croissance-deux-… | |
| Kazakhstan: Provision of employment and social benefits to the population: what measures the state takes during the state of emergency | kazakhstan | primeminister.kz (07.04.2020) For the period of the state of emergency, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, K. Tokaev, instructed to start making monthly payments to persons who lost income due to the state of emergency, in the amount of 1 wage (42,500 tenge). In total, at least 1.5… | For the period of the state of emergency, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, K. Tokaev, instructed to start making monthly payments to persons who lost income due to the state of emergency, in the amount of 1 wage (42,500 tenge). In total, at least 1.5 million of citizens can count on this assistance. The State Commission has expanded the circle of recipients of social benefits, including self-employed, who have lost their jobs, as well as some groups of socially vulnerable… | 2020-04-07 | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | cambrosio | https://primeminister.kz/ru/news/reviews/obespechenie-zanyatostyu-i-socvyplaty-… | ||
| Guinée : le PM Kassory décline un Plan de riposte économique de plus de trois mille milliards GNF au Covid-19 | guinea | guineenews.org (06.04.2020) L'Agence Nationale d'Inclusion Economique et Sociale (ANIES) a mis en place un ensemble de mesures pour faire face à l'urgence COVID : - un nouveau programme de transferts d'argent de 250.000 francs guinéens par mois pour 240.000 ménages (1,6 millions de… | The Social Protection agency, the Agence Nationale d’Inclusion Economique et Sociale (ANIES) has introduced a set of measures to face the COVID emergency: - new cash transfers program of 250.000GNF per month for 240,000 households (1.6 million people) in various parts of Guinea including Conakry; - the State will pay the bills of subscribers to the social tariff for electricity and water for three months from April onwards; - the payment deadlines for all other non-commercial… | 2020-04-06 | Family benefits,Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://www.guineenews.org/guinee-le-pm-kassory-decline-un-plan-de-riposte-econ… | ||
| Canada: All emergency benefit applicants will receive payments | canada | thestar.com (09.04.2020) Since the Canada Emergency Response Benefit application process went live last Monday, many have remarked how easy it is to get approved. Every person who applies for the CERB will be automatically approved, whether they qualify or not. The application takes minutes and… | Every person who applies for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit will be automatically approved, whether they qualify or not. The application takes minutes and those who set up direct deposit will receive funds within a few days. The catch is that if it is later determined the applicant was not eligible, they will have to repay the funds when taxes for 2020 are due next spring. | 2020-04-14 | Business process,Service quality,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/04/09/all-emergency-benefit-applicants-wi… | ||
| Uganda: NSSF Extends Amnesty to Businesses Facing Economic Distress | uganda | nssfug.org (31.03.2020) The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Uganda will allow Ugandian businesses/employers facing economic distress due to COVID-19 to reschedule NSSF contributions for the next 3 months without accumulating a penalty with effect from the 31st of March. However… | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Uganda will allow Ugandian businesses/employers facing economic distress due to COVID-19 to reschedule NSSF contributions for the next 3 months without accumulating a penalty with effect from the 31st of March. | 2020-03-31 | Kampala: March 31, 2020: - The National Social Security Fund has today 31st March 2020, announced measures to allow businesses/employers facing economic distress to reschedule their NSSF contributions for the next three months without accumulating a penalty. This is in support of the… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Employers-ask-government-to--suspend-NS… | |
| Djibouti: Ministry of Social Affairs Continues to Provide Food Vouchers to the Needy (COVID-19) | djibouti | alqarn.dj (02.04.2020) As part of the humanitarian and social response to preventive measures against the outbreak of the Corona epidemic and its efforts to reduce the social and economic impact of this epidemic on citizens, the Ministry of Social Affairs implemented a program to distribute… | As part of the humanitarian and social response to preventive measures against the outbreak of the Corona epidemic and its efforts to reduce the social and economic impact of this epidemic on citizens, the Ministry of Social Affairs implemented a program to distribute food coupons. Thousands of food coupons have so far benefited thousands of needy families in various neighborhoods of the capital. | 2020-04-02 | As part of the humanitarian and social response to preventive measures against the outbreak of the Corona epidemic and its efforts to reduce the social and economic impact of this epidemic on citizens, the Ministry of Social Affairs is continuing its program to distribute food coupons, which… | Family benefits,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family, poverty | cambrosio | http://www.alqarn.dj/site/more/10090 | |
| Qatar to pay workers in quarantine full salaries | qatar | aljazeera.com (01.04.2020) All workers who are isolated or quarantined who are receiving treatment shall receive their basic salary and allowances regardless of whether they are entitled to sick leave or not. Three billion riyals ($824m) were set aside to support companies in paying their… | All workers who are isolated or quarantined who are receiving treatment shall receive their basic salary and allowances regardless of whether they are entitled to sick leave or not. Three billion riyals ($824m) were set aside to support companies in paying their employees. | 2020-04-01 | Migrant workers in Qatar who are in quarantine or undergoing treatment will receive full salaries, the government has announced. Qatar has announced 781 confirmed coronavirus cases - the highest in the Arab Gulf region - and two deaths. In a news conference on Tuesday, the… | Employment,Migration | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, migration | cambrosio | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/qatar-pay-workers-quarantine-full-salari… | |
| Rwanda to deliver free food to 20 000 households during coronavirus lockdown | rwanda | iol.co.za (30.03.2020) Rwanda has formulated a social protective plan for the delivery of free food to at least 20 000 households in the capital Kigali. The door-to-door delivery is meant to mitigate the impact of a lockdown implemented on March 21 by the government, aimed at limiting the spread… | Delivery of free food to at least 20 000 households in the capital Kigali. | 2020-03-30 | Cape Town - Rwanda has formulated a social protective plan for the delivery of free food to at least 20 000 households in the capital Kigali. The door-to-door delivery is meant to mitigate the impact of a lockdown implemented on March 21 by the government, aimed at limiting the spread of the… | Family benefits | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/rwanda-to-deliver-free-food-to-20-000-househo… | |
| POLAND: exemption of contributions for self-employed workers and small businesses, and other relief measures | poland | Anti-crisis shield - support from ZUS April 1 , 2020 Employment protection and reduction of burdens and maintaining financial liquidity in companies are the main goals of the regulatory package that make up the Anti-Crisis Shield. These regulations enter into force on April 1 this year. Among the… | - Exemption of payment of social contributions for self-employed workers and small businesses employing up to 9 people for March, April and May 2020 - Self-employed workers seeing a reduction of at least 15% of their turnover can receive a specific benefit of 80% of the minimum wage - Waiving of interest fees in case of deferral of contributions payments or payments in instalments. | 2020-04-09 | Anti-crisis shield - support from ZUS April1,2020 Employment protection and reduction of burdens and maintaining financial liquidity in companies are the main goals of the regulatory package that make up the Anti-Crisis Shield. These regulations enter into force on April 1 this year.… | Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | pgirard | https://www.zus.pl/o-zus/aktualnosci/-/publisher/aktualnosc/1/tarcza-antykryzys… | |
| South Africa: new “National Disaster Benefit”. | south africa | labourwise.co.za (09.04.2020) The Unemployment Insurance Fund said on Wednesday that the allocated National Disaster Benefit Fund would only pay workers whose salaries had been docked until the end of the lockdown. | The employer may decide, as a direct result from the current Corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic to close their business for a period and send employees home. This constitutes a temporary lay-off. If the employer cannot pay his employees for this period, the employer can apply for the “National Disaster Benefit” from the UIF. This benefit will be de-linked from the UIF’s normal benefit structure and therefore the normal rule that for every 4 days worked the employee accumulated 1 credit day and… | 2020-03-26 | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.labourwise.co.za/labour-news-teazer/uif-new-national-disaster-benef… | ||
| Costa Rica: Cash transfers will continue and food program in schools will be distributed | costa rica | presidencia.go.cr (16.03.2020) Se mantienen las transferencias monetarias de Avancemos y Crecemos, ayudas económicas del INA, así como los servicios de alimentación para los estudiantes. | Cash transfers from Avancemos y Crecemos, financial aid from the INA, as well as food services for students are maintained. | 2020-03-16 | Comunicados Medidas de aislamiento obligatorio a quienes ingresan al país serán aplicadas por orden sanitaria, estas serán implementadas desde hoy. Suspensión de centros educativos en todo el país no afectará los servicios de alimentación para proteger a población más… | Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.presidencia.go.cr/comunicados/2020/03/gobierno-declara-estado-de-em… | |
| Ecuador: Gobierno anuncia bono de contingencia de $60 a trabajadores que viven del día a día | ecuador | eluniverso.com (21.03.2020) El Gobierno dará un bono de contingencia de 60 dólares a quienes viven del día a día y por la emergencia sanitaria de coronavirus no pueden salir a trabajar. El presidente Lenín Moreno, en cadena emitida la noche del viernes, detalló quiénes lo recibirán: quienes se… | Temporary cash transfer (April and May) of $60 dollars to informal workers and workers in the to those who dedicate themselves to hairdressing, sewing, bakery, small farmers, domestic workers, mechanics, masons, and carpenters. The aid will be for those who do not exceed an income of $400 per month and the Ministry of Social Economic Inclusion (MIES) will be the institution that contacts the beneficiaries through a call, message or visit. | 2020-03-21 | El Gobierno dará un bono de contingencia de 60 dólares a quienes viven del día a día y por la emergencia sanitaria de coronavirus no pueden salir a trabajar. El presidente Lenín Moreno, en cadena emitida la noche del viernes, detalló quiénes lo recibirán: quienes se dedican al comercio… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/2020/03/21/nota/7790391/coronavirus-bono-co… | |
| China: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security Announces Online Application Platform for Unemployment Insurance | china | mohrss.gov.cn (12.02.2020) The provinces and autonomous regions will announce the online handling platforms within their jurisdictions that have achieved stable job returns to online claiming cities (states and alliances), and will take the initiative through SMS push, website link, handling… | In order to avoid physical contact, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security encourage the use of the online application platform to claim the Unemployment Insurance. | 2020-02-12 | Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security Announces Online Application Platform for Unemployment Insurance Steady Return Release Date: 2020-02-12 Source: Department of Unemployment Insurance… | Unemployment,E-services,Service quality | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.mohrss.gov.cn/SYrlzyhshbzb/shehuibaozhang/gzdt/202002/t20200212_3596… | |
| China: Short-time work encouraged to avoid dismissals | china | mohrss.gov.cn (24.01.2020) If the enterprise is affected by the epidemic, which leads to difficulties in production and operation, it may stabilize the work position through consultation with employees, such as adjusting salary, rotating rotation, shortening working hours, etc., and try not to… | Employers may reduce wages and working hours as well as adjust work positions and leave policies. They may also apply for governmental subsidies under certain conditions. If operations are suspended during a payment cycle because of reasons external to the employee’s responsibility (e.g. by the governmental measures against the coronavirus infections), the employer has to pay regular wages according to the employment contract. Should the work stoppage last longer than one payment cycle… | 2020-01-24 | Browsing times: 134616 Notice of the General Office of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on the proper handling of labor relations during the prevention and control of pneumonia outbreaks of new coronavirus infections Mingshe [2020] No. 5 Human Resources and Social… | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.mohrss.gov.cn/SYrlzyhshbzb/dongtaixinwen/buneiyaowen/202001/t2020012… | |
| S. Korea to dole out relief cash fund based on health insurance | korea, Republic of | koreaherald.com (03.04.2020) The government decided Friday to make emergency cash payments to households in the bottom 70 percent income bracket, financially hit by the novel coronavirus, by using March health insurance premiums as key standard. The temporary, yet controversial scheme will provide… | The government decided to make emergency cash payments to households in the bottom 70 percent income bracket, financially hit by the novel coronavirus, by using March health insurance premiums as key standard. The temporary, yet controversial scheme will provide 1 million won ($814) each to four-person households with salaried workers that paid March premiums below 237,000 won, according to the government. | 2020-04-03 | Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200403000603 | ||
| China: Workers should continue to receive remuneration during treatment and quarantine periods | china | mohrss.gov.cn (24.01.2020) For employees of pneumonia, suspected patients, and close contacts of new coronavirus infection who are unable to provide normal labor during their isolation treatment or medical observation, and because the government implements isolation measures or other emergency… | If an employee is a patient infected by the new coronavirus, or if it is suspected that he/she has become infected, or if he/she has come into close contact with such patient(s) or suspected patient(s), or if he/she is unable to work due to the relevant governmental measures, the employer must pay the employee his/her regular remuneration during the isolation treatment period, medical observation period or the period of no work caused by the governmental measures. Subject to exemptions,… | 2020-01-24 | Notice of the General Office of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security on the proper handling of labor relations during the prevention and control of pneumonia outbreaks of new coronavirus infections Mingshe [2020] No. 5 Human Resources and Social Security Departments (Bureaus) of… | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.mohrss.gov.cn/SYrlzyhshbzb/dongtaixinwen/buneiyaowen/202001/t2020012… |