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| Australia: Supporting Individuals and Households | australia | Treasury.gov.au (01.04.2020) The Australian Government is providing financial assistance to Australians to support them through the Coronavirus. This assistance includes income support payments, payments to support households and temporary early releases of superannuation. | JobKeeper payment for households: it helps businesses significantly impacted by the Coronavirus cover the costs of their employees’ wages, so more Australians can retain their jobs and continue to earn an income. Income support for individuals: over the next six months, the Government is temporarily expanding eligibility to income support payments and establishing a new, time-limited Coronavirus supplement to be paid at a rate of $550 per fortnight. Payments to support households:… | 2020-04-01 | Supporting Individuals and Households The Australian Government is providing financial assistance to Australians to support them through the Coronavirus. This assistance includes income support payments, payments to support households and temporary early releases of superannuation. JobKeeper… | Family benefits,Pensions,Employment,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/households | |
| Ireland: Updated Employer Refund Scheme | ireland | gov.ie (20.03.2020) Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty provided an update on developments regarding her department’s Employer Refund Scheme. The new scheme allows the employer to pay the worker €203 and receive a refund from the State in the circumstances where… | The new scheme allows the employer to pay the worker €203 and receive a refund from the State in the circumstances where the employer has ceased trading and as a result of financial difficulty have to temporarily lay off staff. | 2020-03-20 | March 20 Update to the new Employer Refund Scheme Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty provided an update on developments regarding her department’s Employer Refund Scheme. The new scheme allows the employer to pay the worker €203 and receive a refund from the… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/66d22e-covid-19-deasp-information-for-employe… | |
| Canada: Enhancing the Reaching Home initiative | canada | canada.ca (23.03.2020) We continue to support people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak by providing $157.5 million to the Reaching Home initiative. The funding could be used for a range of needs such as purchasing beds and physical barriers for social distancing and securing… | To support people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak by providing $157.5 million to the Reaching Home initiative. The funding could be used for a range of needs such as purchasing beds and physical barriers for social distancing and securing accommodation to reduce overcrowding in shelters. | 2020-03-23 | Enhancing the Reaching Home initiative We continue to support people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 outbreak by providing $157.5 million to the Reaching Home initiative. The funding could be used for a range of needs such as purchasing beds and physical barriers for social… | Health,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-indi… | |
| Norway: Government's immediate measures to curb the economic effects of the coronavirus: Measures in the health care system to deal with the emergency situation | norway | regjeringen.no (13.03.2020) The government is now presenting the first and necessary immediate measures to secure jobs and help businesses in a demanding situation. The comprehensive measures taken in recent days both here at home and in many countries are necessary to limit infection. They have… | The government proposed various measures to safeguard access to medical resources as well as employment levels. On the social protection front, these measures include in particular: - More generous conditions and reduced waiting times for partial unemployment benefits; - Increased funding for internal training allowances; - Changes in the pension system to allow retired health personnel to work without risking a reduction of their pension. | 2020-03-13 | The government's immediate measures to curb the economic impact of the coronavirus Press Release | Date: 13.03.2020 | No: 45/20 The government is now presenting the first and necessary immediate measures to secure jobs and help businesses in a demanding situation. The… | Health,Medical care,Pensions | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/regjeringens-strakstiltak-for-a-dempe-de-… | |
| Norway: Parents exempted to pay for kindergarten and after school child care | norway | regjeringen.no (17.03.2020) Kindergarten and school are now closed shallow corona eruptions. This has financial consequences for both parents and kindergartens. Now the government has decided that parents should not have to pay, and that kindergartens should cover the loss of parental payment. In… | Parents exempted from paying for kindergartens and after school child care during lock-down. The institutions will be compensated by the state to avoid lay-offs in the sector. | 2020-03-17 | Parents did not have to pay for daycare and SFO Press Release | Date: 17.03.2020 | No. 50-20 Parents did not have to pay for daycare and SFO as long as the offer is closed due to the corona outbreak. The kindergarten is fully compensated for this loss by the state. This… | Family benefits,Children,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/foreldre-slepp-a-betale-for-barnehage-og-… | |
| Germany: wage compensation because of school closure and emergency child supplement | germany | bmfsfj.de (31.03.2020) Familien mit kleinen Einkommen können einen monatlichen Kinderzuschlag (KiZ) von bis zu 185 Euro erhalten. Ob und in welcher Höhe der KiZ gezahlt wird, hängt von mehreren Faktoren ab - vor allem vom eigenen Einkommen, den Wohnkosten, der Größe der Familie und dem Alter der… | Parents who have to look after their children under 12 because of school closure and are therefore not able to work can receive a compensation of 67% of their monthly net income (maximum 2,016 euros) for up to six weeks. The payment is made by the employer, who can submit a reimbursement request to the responsible state authority. Low income families can receive an emergency family supplement of up to € 185 per month. The amount depends on the income, rent, size of… | 2020-03-31 | Notfall-KiZ Familien mit kleinen Einkommen können einen monatlichen Kinderzuschlag (KiZ) von bis zu 185 Euro erhalten. Ob und in welcher Höhe der KiZ gezahlt wird, hängt von mehreren Faktoren ab - vor allem vom eigenen Einkommen, den Wohnkosten, der Größe der Familie und dem Alter der Kinder. So… | Family benefits,Children | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/corona-pandemie/finanzielle-unterstuetzung | |
| Deutschland: Einsatz und Absicherung sozialer Dienstleister | germany | bmas.de (30.03.2020) Das Sozialdienstleister-Einsatzgesetz (SodEG) regelt: Den Einsatz sozialer Dienstleister zur Krisenbewältigung und einen Sicherstellungsauftrag der Leistungsträger für soziale Dienstleister. Die sozialen Dienstleister sollen bei der Krisenbewältigung mit den ihnen zur… | Das Sozialdienstleister-Einsatzgesetz (SodEG) regelt: Den Einsatz sozialer Dienstleister zur Krisenbewältigung und einen Sicherstellungsauftrag der Leistungsträger für soziale Dienstleister: Der Sicherstellungsauftrag soll durch monatliche Zuschüsse der Leistungsträger an die sozialen Einrichtungen und Dienste erfolgen. Dabei wird ein Betrag zugrunde gelegt, der grundsätzlich monatlich höchstens 75 Prozent des Durchschnittsbetrages der letzten 12 Monate entspricht. Bei kürzeren… | 2020-03-30 | Problemlage Viele soziale Dienstleister und Einrichtungen können ihre wichtige Arbeit derzeit nicht dort leisten, wo sie es sonst tun. Betroffen ist das gesamte Spektrum sozialer Arbeit: z. B. Werkstätten für Menschen mit Behinderungen, deren Betrieb eingeschränkt wurden, Versorgungs-… | Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.bmas.de/DE/Presse/Meldungen/2020/einsatz-und-absicherung-sozialer-d… | |
| Italy: Council of Ministers' measures to support workers and companies | italy | governo.it (16.03.2020) Measures to strengthen the economic support for families, workers and businesses related to the epidemiological emergency from COVID-19 (decree-law). Specific support for workers and companies, with the aim that no one should lose their job because of the emergency. | - The redundancy fund is extended to the entire national territory, to all employees, of all production sectors. - A Fund of last resort is set up with a budget of 300 million euros as a residual fund to cover all those excluded from the compensation of 600 euros, including registered professionals. - Equalization to sickness is envisaged for the period spent in quarantine or in fiduciary domicile with active surveillance for Covid-19, for the private sector (for… | 2020-03-16 | Support for workers and companies, with the aim that no one should lose their job because of the emergency the redundancy fund is extended to the entire national territory, to all employees, of all production sectors. Employers, including companies with fewer than 5 employees, who… | Employment,Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | http://www.governo.it/it/articolo/comunicato-stampa-del-consiglio-dei-ministri-… | |
| Germany: Increased additional income opportunities for pensioners and short-time workers, including seasonal workers | germany | bundesregierung.de (26.03.2020) Um für ausreichend Arbeitskräfte zu sorgen und Lohnlücken abzufedern, wurden darüber hinaus für Bezieher von Kurzarbeitergeld Anreize geschaffen, in ihrer arbeitsfreien Zeit freiwillig zu helfen. Mit dem Sozialschutz-Paket wurden die Zuverdienst-Möglichkeiten für… | In order to ensure sufficient active workforce, for example in health or for the agriculture, various incentives were implemented: - a raise in the income limit for pensioners from 6,300 euros to 44,590 euros. - increased opportunities for short-time workers to earn additional income. In addition, the time limit for the short-term employment of seasonal workers without social security contributions has been extended to five months. Um für ausreichend Arbeitskräfte zu sorgen und… | 2020-03-26 | Durch die Corona-Krise besteht ein besonders hoher Bedarf an medizinischem Personal. Aber auch in anderen systemrelevanten Bereichen kann es zu Personalengpässen aufgrund von Erkrankungen oder Quarantäneanordnungen kommen. Deshalb erleichtert das Gesetz Rentnerinnen und Rentnern die… | Employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, rural world | mmarquez | https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/info-beschaeftigte-17… | |
| Italy: Tax measures, in order to avoid that obligations and fulfilments aggravate liquidity problems | italy | governo.it (16.03.2020) The Council of Ministers, on the proposal of President Giuseppe Conte and the Minister of Economy and Finance, Roberto Gualtieri, approved a decree-law introducing measures to strengthen the national health service and economic support for families, workers and related… | Withholding tax payments, social security and welfare contributions and compulsory insurance premiums in order to prevent obligations from aggravating liquidity problems, together with VAT payment: tourism-hotel, spa, passenger transport, catering and bars, culture (cinemas, theaters), sports, education, amusement parks, events (fairs / conferences), game rooms and betting centers. | 2020-03-16 | Contribution collection and compliance,Financing | Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | cambrosio | http://www.governo.it/it/articolo/comunicato-stampa-del-consiglio-dei-ministri-… | ||
| Coronavirus: the situation in Switzerland - SWI swissinfo.ch | switzerland | Switzerland is one of the countries most affected by the coronavirus, with over 16,000 positive tests and almost 400 deaths. Here’s the latest: As of March 31, 16,250 people have tested positive and 395 people have died, according to an aggregate of cantonal statistics.… | By March 30, some CHF6.6 billion in emergency loans (out of an available fund of CHF20 billion) had been agreed with around 32,000 companies. Nearly 16% of the workforce is on shortened hours. | 2020-04-01 | Employment | Published Measures summary | covid19 | rruggia | https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/covid-19_coronavirus--the-situation-in-switzerland… | ||
| Deutschland: Förderung von Rentnern zur Wiederaufnahme der Arbeit | germany | bundesregierung.de (31.03.2020) Durch die Corona-Krise besteht ein besonders hoher Bedarf an medizinischem Personal. Aber auch in anderen systemrelevanten Bereichen kann es zu Personalengpässen aufgrund von Erkrankungen oder Quarantäneanordnungen kommen. Deshalb erleichtert das Gesetz Rentnerinnen… | - Regulations have been relaxed so that pensioners can go back to work- especially in the medical sector and in other relevant professions. - The limit of earnings has been increased. | 2020-03-26 | Durch die Corona-Krise besteht ein besonders hoher Bedarf an medizinischem Personal. Aber auch in anderen systemrelevanten Bereichen kann es zu Personalengpässen aufgrund von Erkrankungen oder Quarantäneanordnungen kommen. Deshalb erleichtert das Gesetz Rentnerinnen und Rentnern die… | Pensions,Employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/info-beschaeftigte-17… | |
| United States: Additional funding for Child Care Development Block Grants | United States | natlawreview.com (27.03.2020) Measures benefiting children or families with children $3.5 billion in additional funding for Child Care Development Block Grants to provide childcare assistance to healthcare sector employees, emergency responders, sanitation workers, and other essential workers. $… | - $3.5 billion in additional funding for Child Care Development Block Grants to provide childcare assistance to healthcare sector employees, emergency responders, sanitation workers, and other essential workers (not more details). - $25 billion for food assistance, including nearly $16 billion for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and nearly $9 billion for child nutrition. - Setting limits for paid leave due to taking care of a child under 12 years old. | 2020-03-27 | The emergency supplemental appropriations portion of the agreement contains $330 billion in new funding to address the pandemic. This does not include the mandatory or authorizing provisions of the act (as summarized above). It includes the following: $100 billion for a new program to provide… | Family benefits,Children,Parental leave | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://www.natlawreview.com/article/president-trump-signs-law-coronavirus-aid-… | |
| United States: Delay in Employer and Self-Employed Payroll Taxes (CARES Act) | United States | home.kpmg (27.03.2020) The CARES Act allows employers and self-employed individuals to defer payment of the employer share (6.2%) of the social security tax they otherwise are responsible for paying in 2020, effective for payments due after March 27, 2020. Fifty percent of the deferred… | The CARES Act allows employers and self-employed individuals to defer payment of the employer share (6.2%) of the social security tax they otherwise are responsible for paying in 2020, effective for payments due after March 27, 2020. Fifty percent of the deferred payroll taxes are due on December 31, 2021, and the remaining amounts are due on December 31, 2022. | 2020-03-27 | Delay in Employer and Self-Employment Payroll Taxes The CARES Act allows employers and self-employed individuals to defer payment of the employer share (6.2%) of the social security tax they otherwise are responsible for paying in 2020, effective for payments due after March 27, 2020. Fifty… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/03/flash-alert-2020-127.html | |
| United States: Temporary Waiver of Early Withdrawal Penalty for Certain Withdrawals from Qualified Retirement Plans | United States | home.kpmg (27.03.2020) The CARES Act provides that the 10-percent penalty for early withdrawal from a qualified retirement plan is waived for distributions of up to $100,000 for “coronavirus-related” purposes. If a distribution to an individual is considered to be a “coronavirus-related… | The CARES Act provides that the 10-percent penalty for early withdrawal from a qualified retirement plan is waived for distributions of up to $100,000 for “coronavirus-related” purposes. | 2020-03-27 | Temporary Waiver of Early Withdrawal Penalty for Certain Withdrawals from Qualified Retirement Plans The CARES Act provides that the 10-percent penalty for early withdrawal from a qualified retirement plan is waived for distributions of up to $100,000 for “coronavirus-related” purposes. If a… | Old-age pensions,Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/03/flash-alert-2020-127.html | |
| United States: Telehealth services prior to reaching the deductible | United States | whitehouse.gov (27.03.2020) New measures allow a high-deductible health plan with a health savings account to cover telehealth services prior to a patient reaching the deductible. | - High-deductible health plans with a health savings account to cover telehealth services prior to a patient reaching the deductible. | 2020-03-27 | SUPPORTING FAMILIES: This legislative package brings security to American families by providing them with economic assistance during this time of crisis. This legislation provides tax free payments—treated as a refundable tax credit—to Americans, giving families the immediate financial support… | Health insurance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-provid… | |
| Deutschland: Hilfe für Kunstschaffende und kulturelle Einrichtungen | germany | bundesregierung.de (27.03.2020) Künstlersozialversicherung: Aufgrund der Corona-Pandemie kommt es bei Versicherten und Abgabepflichtigen in der Künstlersozialversicherung zu Einnahmeausfällen unter anderem durch abgesagte Veranstaltungen oder zurückgegebene Tickets. Bei Versicherten, deren… | Bei Versicherten, deren Einkommensprognose sich verändert hat, besteht die Möglichkeit, der Künstlersozialkasse die geänderte Einkommenserwartung zu melden. Die Beiträge werden den geänderten Verhältnissen angepasst. Bei akuten Zahlungsschwierigkeiten können zudem individuelle Zahlungserleichterungen gewährt werden. Bei abgabepflichtigen Unternehmen können die monatlichen Vorauszahlungen reduziert werden. Bestehen akute Zahlungsschwierigkeiten, können auch hier individuelle… | 2020-03-27 | Künstlersozialversicherung: Aufgrund der Corona-Pandemie kommt es bei Versicherten und Abgabepflichtigen in der Künstlersozialversicherung zu Einnahmeausfällen unter anderem durch abgesagte Veranstaltungen oder zurückgegebene Tickets. Bei Versicherten, deren Einkommensprognose sich verändert… | Employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/corona-kultur-1735378 | |
| Deutschland: Zugang zum Kinderzuschlag wird vereinfacht und Hilfe für Familien mit Schulkinder | germany | bmfsfj.de (31.03.2020) Hilfen für Eltern und Familien: Wer wegen Schul- oder Kitaschließung seine Kinder betreuen muss und nicht zur Arbeit kann, soll gegen übermäßige Einkommenseinbußen abgesichert werden. Wenn erwerbstätige Eltern Kinder unter zwölf Jahren zu betreuen haben, weil eine Betreuung… | - Parents with children up to 12 years of age will continue receiving payments from their employees. The benefit will be 67% of gross income, and it will be reimbursed to the employers by the government. - Conditions to access the child supplement (Kinderzuschlag) have been relaxed: only the last income will be checked (instead of the previous 6 ones). Self-employed parents should also benefit from this measures. | 2020-03-31 | Hilfen für Eltern und Familien: Wer wegen Schul- oder Kitaschließung seine Kinder betreuen muss und nicht zur Arbeit kann, soll gegen übermäßige Einkommenseinbußen abgesichert werden. Wenn erwerbstätige Eltern Kinder unter zwölf Jahren zu betreuen haben, weil eine Betreuung anderweitig nicht… | Family benefits,Children | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/corona-pandemie/finanzielle-unterstuetzung | |
| Deutschland: Kurzarbeitsgeld für Kunstschaffende und kulturelle Einrichtungen | germany | bundesregierung.de (27.03.2020) Kurzarbeitergeld: Das Kurzarbeitergeld wird flexibler und kann rückwirkend zum 1. März 2020 ausgezahlt werden. Unternehmen können es zudem künftig unter erleichterten Voraussetzungen erhalten. Eine Beantragung ist zum Beispiel bereits dann möglich, wenn zehn Prozent… | Kurzarbeitergeld: Das Kurzarbeitergeld wird flexibler und kann rückwirkend zum 1. März 2020 ausgezahlt werden. Unternehmen können es zudem künftig unter erleichterten Voraussetzungen erhalten. Eine Beantragung ist zum Beispiel bereits dann möglich, wenn zehn Prozent der Beschäftigten vom Ausfall betroffen sind. Sozialversicherungsbeiträge werden bei Kurzarbeit von der Agentur für Arbeit vollständig erstattet. | 2020-03-27 | Kurzarbeitergeld: Das Kurzarbeitergeld wird flexibler und kann rückwirkend zum 1. März 2020 ausgezahlt werden. Unternehmen können es zudem künftig unter erleichterten Voraussetzungen erhalten. Eine Beantragung ist zum Beispiel bereits dann möglich, wenn zehn Prozent der Beschäftigten vom… | Employment,Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus/corona-kultur-1735378 | |
| Australia: The Government is supporting small business to retain their apprentices and trainees | australia | The Government is supporting small business to retain their apprentices and trainees. This measure will support up to 70,000 small businesses, employing around 117,000 apprentices. | The Government is supporting small business to retain their apprentices and trainees. This measure will support up to 70,000 small businesses, employing around 117,000 apprentices. | 2020-03-31 | Employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.business.gov.au/Risk-management/Emergency-management/Coronavirus-in… | ||
| One-off payment of $750 to social security, veteran and other income support recipient | australia | One-off payment of $750 to social security, veteran and other income support recipients and eligible concession card holders to support confidence and domestic demand in the economy. | One-off payment of $750 to social security, veteran and other income support recipients and eligible concession card holders to support confidence and domestic demand in the economy. | 2020-03-30 | Pensions,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2020-03/Overview-Economic_Response_… | ||
| Deutschland: Steuerliche Hilfsmaßnahmen für alle von der Corona-Pandemie betroffenen Unternehmen | germany | bundesfinanzministerium.de (19.03.2020) Um Unternehmen in der Corona-Pandemie dabei zu unterstützen, ihre Ausstattung mit Liquidität zu verbessern, erhalten sie steuerliche Hilfen. Das Bundesfinanzministerium hat mit den obersten Landesfinanzbehörden ein BMF-Schreiben abgestimmt, mit dem… | - Stundung von Steuerzahlungen: Zahlungen auf Antrag sind befristet und sollten grundsätzlich zinsfrei gestundet werden. Den Antrag können Unternehmen bis zum 31. Dezember 2020 bei ihrem Finanzamt stellen. - Anpassung von Vorauszahlungen: Unternehmen, Selbstständige und Freiberufler können außerdem die Höhe ihrer Vorauszahlungen auf die Einkommen- und Körperschaftsteuer anpassen lassen. - Vollstreckungsmaßnahmen aussetzen: Auf die Vollstreckung von überfälligen… | 2020-03-19 | Stundung von Steuerzahlungen: Wenn Unternehmen aufgrund der wirtschaftlichen Folgen der Corona-Pandemie in diesem Jahr fällige Steuerzahlungen nicht leisten können, sollen diese Zahlungen auf Antrag befristet und grundsätzlich zinsfrei gestundet werden. Den Antrag können Unternehmen bis zum 31… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://www.bundesfinanzministerium.de/Content/DE/Standardartikel/Themen/Schlag… | |
| España: Barcelona dispondrá de 200 apartamentos turísticos para alojar a familias vulnerables | spain | elpais.com (20.03.2020) El Ayuntamiento de Barcelona ha anunciado este viernes que reforzará sus dispositivos para atender necesidades sociales, a personas sin techo o emergencias en el marco del estado de alarma decretado para frenar el coronavirus. Las medidas que ha explicado la alcaldesa Ada… | - Barcelona will make use of 200 vacation houses for vulnerable families that do not have proper homes for self-isolation during the Covid-19 crisis. - Setting up a shelter to provide for 150 homeless persons. - Better equip already existing shelters to comply with the necessary measures for the isolation. | 2020-03-31 | El Ayuntamiento de Barcelona ha anunciado este viernes que reforzará sus dispositivos para atender necesidades sociales, a personas sin techo o emergencias en el marco del estado de alarma decretado para frenar el coronavirus. Las medidas que ha explicado la alcaldesa Ada Colau son… | Housing,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://elpais.com/espana/catalunya/2020-03-20/barcelona-dispondra-de-200-apart… | |
| Spain: Government steps up care for homeless in coronavirus crisis | spain | lamoncloa.gob.es (16.03.2020) The government will implement a social services action plan to help the homeless given the health and social emergency caused by COVID-19, which the armed forces will assist in. The social services will make up units that are delivered daily comprising a hygiene… | - Mobile units to provide social assistance benefits to the homeless comprising a hygiene kit, and food and drink. They will also explain the measures to prevent catching coronavirus, will take their temperature and advise them as necessary. - Provision of areas to accommodate, feed and guarantee the hygiene and care for the homeless with social and healthcaser professionals, with isolation zones to minimize the risk of contagion. | 2020-03-13 | The social services will make up units that are delivered daily comprising a hygiene kit, and food and drink to the homeless. They will also explain the measures to prevent catching coronavirus, will take their temperature and advise them as necessary. Social canteens will be set up to hand out… | Health,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/gobierno/news/Paginas/2020/20200316care-fo… | |
| España: Prestación extraordinaria para los padres que tengan que cuidar a sus hijos | spain | elpais.com (11.03.2020) El Gobierno aprobará hoy varias medidas del plan de choque para amortiguar el impacto económico de la crisis provocada por la pandemia. La más clara será la creación de una prestación que pagará la Seguridad Social para los padres que tengan que cuidar a sus hijos durante… | Extraordinary benefit for parents who have to take care of their children and whose employers cannot offer teleworking. The measure has not yet been approved. | 2020-03-13 | El Gobierno aprobará hoy varias medidas del plan de choque para amortiguar el impacto económico de la crisis provocada por la pandemia. La más clara será la creación de una prestación que pagará la Seguridad Social para los padres que tengan que cuidar a sus hijos durante el cierre de las… | Children,Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://elpais.com/economia/2020-03-11/escriva-anuncia-una-prestacion-extraordi… | |
| España: Becas-comedor para niñas y niños afectados por el cierre de escuelas | spain | mscbs.gob.es (13.03.2020) El Gobierno dota 25 millones de euros de recursos específicos a las Comunidades Autónomas para, mediante becas-comedor, garantizar el derecho básico de alimentación de niños y niñas en situación de vulnerabilidad afectados por el cierre de centros escolares, de… | - El Gobierno dota 25 millones de euros de recursos específicos a las Comunidades Autónomas para, mediante becas-comedor, garantizar el derecho básico de alimentación de niños y niñas en situación de vulnerabilidad afectados por el cierre de centros escolares. - Flexibilización del desarrollo de curso para adaptarse a las interrupciones actuales | 2020-03-13 | 12 de marzo de 2020.- El plan ha sido acordado a propuesta de la vicepresidenta tercera del Gobierno y ministra de Asuntos Económicos y Transformación Digital, y de los ministerios de Hacienda, Transportes, Movilidad y Agenda Urbana, Trabajo y Economía Social, Industria, Comercio y Turismo, Sanidad… | Children,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/gabinete/notasPrensa.do?id=4809 | |
| España: Incapacidad temporal asimilada por Accidentes de Trabajo para el sector público | spain | mscbs.gob.es (13.03.2020) Se ha decidido también que el personal al servicio de la Administración Pública encuadrado en el régimen especial de mutualismo administrativo que se encuentre en situación de aislamiento preventivo, así como quienes se han contagiado del virus, se considerarán en… | Se ha decidido también que el personal al servicio de la Administración Pública encuadrado en el régimen especial de mutualismo administrativo que se encuentre en situación de aislamiento preventivo, así como quienes se han contagiado del virus, se considerarán en Incapacidad Temporal asimilada a la baja laboral por Accidente deTrabajo. Se extiende de esta forma a los empleados públicos la medida adoptada el pasado martes para el Régimen General de la Seguridad Social. | 2020-03-13 | 12 de marzo de 2020.- El plan ha sido acordado a propuesta de la vicepresidenta tercera del Gobierno y ministra de Asuntos Económicos y Transformación Digital, y de los ministerios de Hacienda, Transportes, Movilidad y Agenda Urbana, Trabajo y Economía Social, Industria, Comercio y Turismo, Sanidad… | Cash sickness benefits,Occupational accidents and diseases | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary | covid19, prevention | mmarquez | https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/gabinete/notasPrensa.do?id=4809 | |
| Italy: Decreto Cura Italia | italy | salute.gov.it (18.03.2020) Extraordinary measures in the Cura Italia decree, came into force on 17 March 2020. The decree provides for the recruitment of Army doctors (for one year) and doctors and nurses by INAIL (for no more than 6 months, extendable as the emergency continues… | The expected expenditure for the recruitment of doctors and nurses is budgeted with 15,000,000 EUR for 2020. The decree foresees the following measures: the recruitment of doctors and nurses who have completed their specialization abroad and are regulated by EU directives; the recruitment of previously retired doctors and nurses; measures to increase purchases and production of medical materials; the National Emergency Fund is increased by a total of 1.65 billion EUR;… | 2020-03-18 | The Council of Ministers, on a proposal from President Giuseppe Conte, the Minister of Economy and Finance, Roberto Gualtieri, the Minister of Economic Development, Stefano Patuanelli, the Minister of Labor and Social Policies, Nunzia Catalfo and the Minister of Health, Roberto Speranza has… | Health,Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary | covid19, prevention | btreichel | http://www.salute.gov.it/portale/nuovocoronavirus/dettaglioNotizieNuovoCoronavi… | |
| España: Aplazamiento de cotizaciones de la seguridad social para ciertos sectores económicos | spain | mscbs.gob.es (13.03.2020) El Gobierno, para evitar posibles tensiones de tesorería de autónomos y pequeñas y medianas empresas, flexibiliza los aplazamientos del pago de impuestos durante un periodo de seis meses, previa solicitud, con bonificación en los tipos de interés. Esto… | In order to avoid possible cash-flow problems for the self-employed and small and medium-sized enterprises, the government is making tax deferrals for a period of six months more flexible, upon request, with interest rate subsidies. This will allow up to 14 billion euros of liquidity to be injected. | 2020-03-13 | 12 de marzo de 2020.- El plan ha sido acordado a propuesta de la vicepresidenta tercera del Gobierno y ministra de Asuntos Económicos y Transformación Digital, y de los ministerios de Hacienda, Transportes, Movilidad y Agenda Urbana, Trabajo y Economía Social, Industria, Comercio y Turismo, Sanidad… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/gabinete/notasPrensa.do?id=4809 | |
| España: Refuerzo del sistema sanitario y regulación de precios de algunos productos sanitarios | spain | mscbs.gob.es (12.03.2020) El Gobierno ha tomado distintas medidas para reforzar la capacidad de respuesta del sector sanitario, tanto del Gobierno central como de las Comunidades Autónomas, ante el COVID-19, contener su transmisión y atender a las personas contagiadas. En primer lugar… | Firstly, the resources of the Ministry of Health are reinforced by 1,000 million euros through the contingency fund to cover the extraordinary expenses that are generated, so that it can adequately meet health needs. In addition, the Government has decided to advance 2.8 billion euros in payments on account to the Autonomous Communities to strengthen their availability of resources to meet immediate needs arising from this situation in their health systems. In addition, the Government is… | 2020-03-12 | El Gobierno moviliza 18.225 millones de euros en un plan de medidas económicas para mitigar el impacto del COVID-19 El Gobierno moviliza 18.225 millones de euros en un plan de medidas económicas para mitigar el impacto del COVID-19 12 de marzo de 2020.- El plan ha sido acordado a… | Health,Medical care,Financing | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/gabinete/notasPrensa.do?id=4809 | |
| Germany: Voluntary helpers in the health and welfare service are insured against occupational diseases | germany | dguv.de (31.03.2020) In order to relieve the burden on hospital and GP staff in particular in the current crisis, retired doctors, nurses and medical students are now being asked for support. Some have already signalled their willingness to do so. Against this background, professional… | - Anyone who works for a health care or welfare institution without remuneration, especially on a voluntary basis, is automatically covered by the statutory accident insurance. All employees working in these institutions are also covered by statutory accident insurance; - Retired doctors, nurses and medical students are now being asked for support | 2020-03-31 | Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary | covid19, prevention | btreichel | https://www.dguv.de/de/mediencenter/pm/pressearchiv/2020/quartal_1/details_1_38… | ||
| Uruguay: Subsidio especial por desempleo parcial para trabajadores mensuales | uruguay | bps.gub.uy (24.03.2020) Ya se encuentra en funcionamiento el régimen especial de subsidio por desempleo para trabajadores de la actividad privada afectados por la emergencia sanitaria producida por la pandemia del virus COVID-19. Este subsidio le corresponde a los trabajadores mensuales… | Subsidy for employees in the private sector whose work has been reduced at least for 6 days in a month, or who have been switched to a 50% workday. The subsidy is 25% of the monthly average wages in the last 6 months. | 2020-03-24 | Subsidio especial por desempleo parcial para trabajadores mensuales Ya se encuentra en funcionamiento el régimen especial de subsidio por desempleo para trabajadores de la actividad privada afectados por la emergencia sanitaria producida por la pandemia del virus COVID-19. Este subsidio le … | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.bps.gub.uy/16870/subsidio-especial-por-desempleo-parcial-para-traba… | |
| Argentina: Extienden el vencimiento del subsidio por desempleo hasta el 31 de mayo | argentina | clarin.com (27.03.2020) Por las dificultades para buscar y encontrar trabajo debido a las medidas de cuarentena por el coronavirus, el Ministerio de Trabajo prorrogó hasta el 31 de mayo .el pago de las prestaciones por desempleo que vencían entre el 1 de febrero y 1 de abril. El último dato… | Extension of the unemployment benefit until May 31st (which were supposed to expire on February or April 1st). | 2020-03-27 | La Resolución del Ministerio de Trabajo dice que “el monto de las cuotas de prórroga será equivalente al 70% de la prestación original”. Como este beneficio tiene, desde octubre, un tope $ 6.280,28, el 70% representan de $ 4.396,20 como suma máxima. Es que el monto de la prestación… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.clarin.com/economia/economia/coronavirus-argentina-extienden-vencim… | |
| Argentina: Fortalecen la provisión de alimentos en comedores comunitarios | argentina | argentina.gob.ar (17.03.2020) Desde el Ministerio de Desarrollo Social, se fortalecerá la provisión de alimentos en comedores comunitarios y espacios de contención de sectores vulnerables. | Se fortalecerá la provisión de alimentos en comedores comunitarios y espacios de contención de sectores vulnerables (no hay más detalles). | 2020-03-17 | Los ministros de Economía, Martín Guzmán, y de Desarrollo Productivo, Matías Kulfas, anunciaron esta tarde un paquete de medidas para proteger la producción y el empleo, garantizar el abastecimiento en sectores esenciales y controlar abusos de precios, ante el impacto económico de la pandemia del… | Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/los-ministros-de-economia-y-de-desarrollo… | |
| Coronavirus COVID-19 | Temporary Emergency Measure Bridging Employment Scheme (NOW) | netherlands | The Temporary Emergency Measure Bridging Employment (Tijdelijke Noodmaatregel Overbrugging voor Werkgelegenheid) will support employers and employees during the Corona crisis. Replacing a former short-term work scheme, the big difference is that employers can apply for a substantial contribution in advance, whilst the former scheme compensated the employer afterwards. | 2020-03-26 | Employment | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/coronavirus-covid-19/veelgestelde-vrag… | |||
| Argentina: Pago extraordinario para los más vulnerables | argentina | argentina.gob.ar (17.03.2020) Medidas para proteger a los más vulnerables Se implementará un pago extraordinario de la Asignación Universal por Hijo (AUH) y Asignación Universal por Embarazo (AUE) equivalente al monto de un beneficio mensual (3.103 pesos). Para todos aquellos que perciban AUH… | Medidas para proteger a los más vulnerables Se implementará un pago extraordinario de la Asignación Universal por Hijo (AUH) y Asignación Universal por Embarazo (AUE) equivalente al monto de un beneficio mensual (3.103 pesos). Para todos aquellos que perciban AUH y jubilados, se postergará el pago de las deudas de abril y mayo con ANSES. Las personas que perciben una única jubilación o pensión mínima (hoy de $15.892), cobrarán un adicional por única vez de $3.000. Las personas que cobran una… | 2020-03-17 | Los ministros de Economía, Martín Guzmán, y de Desarrollo Productivo, Matías Kulfas, anunciaron esta tarde un paquete de medidas para proteger la producción y el empleo, garantizar el abastecimiento en sectores esenciales y controlar abusos de precios, ante el impacto económico de la pandemia del… | Children,Old-age pensions,Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/los-ministros-de-economia-y-de-desarrollo… | |
| Government of Canada takes action on COVID-19 - Canada.ca | canada | Canada will waive the one-week waiting period for people who are in quarantine or have been directed to self-isolate and are claiming for Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits, at an estimated cost of $5 million | 2020-03-26 | Canada will waive the one-week waiting period for people who are in quarantine or have been directed to self-isolate and are claiming for Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits, at an estimated cost of $5 million | Health | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus… | ||
| Government of Canada takes action on COVID-19 - Canada.ca | canada | Enhancements to the Work-Sharing Program at an estimated cost of $12 million to help employers who are experiencing a downturn in business due to COVID-19, and their workers. Flexible arrangements could be made for businesses trying to meet payment obligations to the Canada Revenue Agency. | 2020-03-26 | Employment | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus… | |||
| Economic Relief to American Workers, Families, and Businesses Impacted by the Coronavirus | The White House | United States | Suspends penalties for withdrawing up to $100,000 from retirement accounts. | 2020-03-27 | Pensions | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-provid… | |||
| Economic Relief to American Workers, Families, and Businesses Impacted by the Coronavirus | The White House | United States | The CARES Act allows States to temporarily increase unemployment benefits and receive Federal reimbursement for the additional amount. Encourages States to waive the typical one week waiting period and provides an additional 13 weeks of benefits Creates a new program to assist the self-employed and independent contractors who are unemployed due to the pandemic. | 2020-03-27 | Unemployment | Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-provid… | |||
| Economic Relief to American Workers, Families, and Businesses Impacted by the Coronavirus | The White House | United States | SECURING EMERGENCY RELIEF: President Donald J. Trump is signing bipartisan legislation to provide relief to American families and workers during the coronavirus outbreak. The President worked with Congress to secure bipartisan legislation that will provide emergency relief to families and small… | This legislation provides tax free payments—treated as a refundable tax credit—to Americans, giving families the immediate financial support they need. Couples earning up to $150,000 will receive $2,400, plus an additional $500 for each child. Individuals earning up to $75,000 will receive $1,200, plus an additional $500 for each child. These payments will phase out for those earning over $75,000, $112,500 for head of household filers, and $150,000 for married couples filing joint tax returns.… | 2020-03-31 | Health,Family benefits | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | rruggia | https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-provid… | ||
| Romania: Paid leave for parents during the period when schools and kindergartens are closed | romania | legislatiamuncii.manager.ro (14.03.2020) Law no. 19/2020 regarding granting free days to parents for the supervision of children, in the situation of temporary closure of the educational units was published in the Official Gazette and entered into force from March 17, 2020. The law was given… | Law No. 19/2020 introduces free days to employees who have children, during the period when the educational units are closed, in the context of the coronavirus pandemic and the state of emergency decreed by President Klaus Iohannis. An allowance of 75% of the salary is payable to one parent who cannot telework and who has to take care of children of up to 12 years of age. | 2020-03-14 | Law no. 19/2020 regarding granting free days to parents for the supervision of children, in the situation of temporary closure of the educational units was published in the Official Gazette and entered into force from March 17, 2020. The law was given to grant free days to employees who… | Children | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://legislatiamuncii.manager.ro/a/26294/legea-nr-19_2020-zile-libere-pentru… | |
| Portugal: Full salary payment for employees and independent workers mandated to self-isolate or who have to look after their children | portugal | portugal.gov.ot (13.03.2020) It is equated with the disease of the situation of prophylactic isolation for 14 days of employees and independent workers of the general social security regime, motivated by situations of serious risk to public health decreed by the entities that exercise the power of… | - Sick leave of 100% of the reference remuneration for employees and self-employed mandated to self-isolate for 14 days - Waiving of the waiting period for sickness benefits and for childcare benefits - Extraordinary compensation for parents having to look after their children under 12. 66% of the salary for employees (33% from Social Security, 33% from the employer), 33% for self-employed workers. - Extraordinary support for professional training (up to 50% of minimum wage +… | 2020-03-13 | The Council of Ministers approved a set of extraordinary and urgent measures to respond to the epidemiological situation of the new coronavirus / Covid-19. The measures were presented at the press conference of the Council of Ministers, and attended by the Ministers of State, Economy… | Cash sickness benefits,Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-toma-medidas-… | |
| Portugal: Extraordinary professional support training | portugal | portugal.gov.pt (13.03.2020) Extraordinary professional training support is created, in the amount of 50% of the worker's remuneration up to the limit of the National Minimum Wage, plus the cost of training, for the situations of workers not employed in productive activities for considerable… | Extraordinary professional training support is created, in the amount of 50% of the worker's remuneration up to the limit of the National Minimum Wage, plus the cost of training, for the situations of workers not employed in productive activities for considerable periods, with the guarantee being given social protection of trainees and trainers in the course of training activities, as well as beneficiaries engaged in active employment policies who are prevented from attending training actions. | 2020-03-13 | The Council of Ministers approved a set of extraordinary and urgent measures to respond to the epidemiological situation of the new coronavirus / Covid-19. The measures were presented at the press conference of the Council of Ministers, and attended by the Ministers of State, Economy… | Employment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.portugal.gov.pt/pt/gc22/comunicacao/noticia?i=governo-toma-medidas-… | |
| Poland: Additional care allowance for parents | poland | gov.pl (13.03.2020) Parents have the right to an additional 14 days of childcare allowance for child care up to the age of 8 if the nursery, children's club, kindergarten or school the child attends is closed due to the coronavirus. The amount of additional care allowance is 80 percent of… | Additional 15 days of childcare allowance at 80% of the usual remuneration covered by ZUS (and not by the Social Insurance Fund). | 2020-03-13 | Who is entitled to additional care allowance for the duration of childcare? Additional care allowance is granted to parents or legal guardians of children who are covered by sickness insurance and are looking after a child under 8 years of age. If both parents of the child work, one parent may… | Children | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.gov.pl/web/rodzina/dodatkowy-zasilek-opiekunczy---pytania-i-odpowie… | |
| Peru: Government approves economic bonus for vulnerable population | peru | andina.pe (16.03.2020) The President of the Republic Martin Vizcarra on Monday afternoon announced that the Council of Ministers approved an exceptional bonus of S/380 (about US$107) for each vulnerable family to be affected during the 15-day social isolation period recently decreed by the… | Approval of an exceptional bonus of S/380 (about US$107) for each vulnerable family to be affected during the 15-day social isolation period recently decreed by the Government to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Peru. It would also be extended to about 800 thousand families of self-employed workers (not yet implemented). | 2020-03-16 | The President of the Republic Martin Vizcarra on Monday afternoon announced that the Council of Ministers approved an exceptional bonus of S/380 (about US$107) for each vulnerable family to be affected during the 15-day social isolation period recently decreed by the Government to stop the… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://andina.pe/ingles/noticia-peru-government-approves-economic-bond-for-vul… | |
| Peru: Midis designa el adelanto de pago de los programas sociales Pensión 65 y Contigo | peru | gob.pe (14.03.2020) El Midis, mediante el Decreto Supremo N° 004-2020-MIDIS, dispuso el doble pago a las usuarias y usuarios de los programas sociales Pensión 65 y Contigo, para evitar el contagio por exposición en colas o aglomeración de personas. Así, en el próximo pago bimensual de manera… | El Midis, mediante el Decreto Supremo N° 004-2020-MIDIS, dispuso el doble pago a las usuarias y usuarios de los programas sociales Pensión 65 y Contigo, para evitar el contagio por exposición en colas o aglomeración de personas. Así, en el próximo pago bimensual de manera adelantada también recibirán el pago de los dos meses posteriores. El doble pago del apoyo económico se aplica en estos programas sociales al agrupar a poblaciones con alto riesgo ante el coronavirus, como son los adultos… | 2020-03-14 | El Ministerio de Desarrollo e Inclusión Social (Midis) viene ejecutando una estrategia preventiva dirigida a las usuarias y usuarios de los programas sociales, principalmente en las personas más vulnerables ante el coronavirus, para evitar que contraigan esta enfermedad. “En el Midis estamos… | Old-age pensions,Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.gob.pe/institucion/midis/noticias/108918-midis-ejecuta-estrategia-p… | |
| Portugal: Deferral of contributions for employers and the self-employed | portugal | covid19estamoson.gov.pt (20.03.2020) The Government approved a deferred payment scheme for social contributions due by employers and self-employed workers. | Partial deferral of social security contributions for employers and for the self-employed for up to three months (April, May and June 2020). Those who opt to do so will be required to pay one-third of the value of contributions in the month they are due, and can choose to pay the remaining two-thirds in equal installments from either July to September or from July to December. All small employers (those with fewer than 50 employees) are eligible for the deferment; those with at least 50… | 2020-03-20 | See the document Explanatory charts for companies (PDF file) What taxes and social contributions are covered? IRC obligations - Main measures: PEC postponement (to June 30) Extension of delivery of Model 22 (to July 31) Extension of the PPC and PAC (to August 31) Delivery… | Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-de-apoio-emprego-empresas/ | |
| Portugal: Extraordinary support for employers and employees | portugal | covid19estamoson.gov.pt (20.03.2020) The Extraordinary Support for maintaining employment contracts is an extraordinary financial support attributed to the company, per worker, destined exclusively to the payment of remuneration, during periods of temporary reduction of working hours or… | - Partial unemployment: in case of business closure or reduction of hours, employees are entitled to 66% of their salary, up to a lmiit of € 1,333.50, of which 70% is reimbursed to the employer by Social security. - Waiving of employer's social security contributions: During the application of the support, the employer is exempt from paying social security contributions on the part of the employer, maintaining the 11% contribution for the employee. Part-time workers are… | 2020-03-20 | Who can access this extraordinary support for maintaining employment contracts in a business crisis? Employers in situations of business crisis that have their situation regularized before the Social Security and the Tax Authority, which: Employing entities to which private law applies -… | Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://covid19estamoson.gov.pt/medidas-de-apoio-emprego-empresas/ | |
| US: Gig economy: What the new stimulus package means to freelancers | United States | usatoday.com (28.03.2020) On Friday, President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion stimulus bill to help millions of Americans stay afloat during the coronavrus pandemic, as many were laid off or are struggling financially. Under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, included in the stimulus bill,… | Under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, included in the stimulus bill, freelancers and gig workers can receive half the average unemployment benefit in their state and an extra $600 per week. The new assistance program was created to help qualify self-employed workers who couldn't file for regular unemployment insurance. | 2020-03-28 | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/2020/03/28/gig-economy-what-new-stimulus-pa… |