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| Germany: emergency child allowance | germany | 185 EUR conditional child allowance for parents who see their income reduced due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Conditions are simplified and application process is facilitated through online tools. | 185 EUR conditional child allowance for parents who see their income reduced due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Conditions are simplified and application process is facilitated through online tools. | 2020-03-30 | Family benefits | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pgirard | https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/familie/unterstuetzung-fuer-familien--die-s… | ||
| Italy: emergency parental leave | italy | In order to support families during the closure of schools, Italy implemented an extraordinary parental leave of 15 days, which is being extended of an additional 12 days. | Extraordinary paid parental leave increases by 12 days for each month in March and April 2020. | 2020-03-30 | Family benefits,Parental leave | Published Measures summary | covid19, family | pgirard | https://www.inps.it/bussola/VisualizzaDoc.aspx?sVirtualURL=/Circolari/Circolare… | ||
| Australia unveils 'job keeper' payments to keep economy running | australia | Reuters (30.03.2020) Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday committed a A$130 billion ($79.86 billion) package to help save jobs as shockwaves from the coronavirus pandemic rip through the economy. The package includes a A$1,500 ($923.10) “job keeper” payment to be paid to… | A$130 billion ($79.86 billion) package to help save jobs as shockwaves from the coronavirus pandemic rip through the economy. The package includes a A$1,500 ($923.10) “job keeper” payment to be paid to employers every two weeks, for each worker under the scheme. | 2020-03-30 | Reuters (30.03.2020) Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday committed a A$130 billion ($79.86 billion) package to help save jobs as shockwaves from the coronavirus pandemic rip through the economy. The package includes a A$1,500 ($923.10) “job keeper” payment to be paid to… | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-australia-payments/austra… | |
| Japan: Employment Adjustment Subsidy: Qualifications relaxed to support business impacted from the novel Coronavirus infection | japan | en.an-japan.com (27.02.2020) Now in late February 2020, the novel coronavirus is spreading around the globe and impacting people and business. Japan is also hit severely by the virus that stops influx of Chinese tourists and has many events and gatherings cancelled or postponed. Some businesses… | - Subsidy to companies that allow partial paid leave instead of recurring to dismissal of workers | 2020-02-27 | Now in late February 2020, the novel coronavirus is spreading around the globe and impacting people and business. Japan is also hit severely by the virus that stops influx of Chinese tourists and has many events and gatherings cancelled or postponed. Some businesses have to consider down-sizing… | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://en.an-japan.com/2020/02/27/emp-subsidy/ | |
| Indonesia: Support for low-cost housing | indonesia | aseanbriefing.com (27.03.2020) The government has injected 1.5 trillion rupiah (US$104 million) into its subsidized housing program which is expected to cover financing for a further 175,000 new homes. 800 billion rupiah (US$55 million) will be used to cover interest payments with the rest… | 30% increase in subsidies for basic needs for 15.2 million poor households- budgetary increase for the subsidized house program to cover 175,000 new homes; part of this increase will be used to cover interest payments. | 2020-03-10 | On February 25, 2020, the Indonesian government unveiled a US$725 million stimulus package to support the tourism, airline, and the property industries in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. There is also waiver on taxes for hotels and restaurants in selected regions of the country. In… | Housing | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.aseanbriefing.com/news/indonesia-unveils-stimulus-package-to-combat… | |
| Iceland: Ensuring wages to employees and the self-employed + Child supplements | iceland | government.is (21.03.2020) The authorities, in cooperation with the Icelandic Federation of Labour and the Confederation of Icelandic Employers, have ensured that quarantined individuals will receive pay while they are in quarantine; however, during that time, other rights, such as sick days… | - Wage subsidy to self-employed of up to 80% of their average monthly income in 2019. Payable from February 1 to April 30 2020. - Allowing access to third-pillar pension savings (private pension savings) -Special supplemental child benefits will be paid out on 1 June 2020, in the amount of ISK 40,000 per child under age 18 (ISK 20,000 if the income is higher than ISK 11.1 m) | 2020-03-21 | The Government is introducing a number of measures for individuals, so as to help them weather this temporary storm, in addition to the measures aimed directly at protecting jobs: Wages during quarantine Partial unemployment benefits Special child benefits Access to third-pillar pension… | Family benefits,Children,Pensions,Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://www.government.is/default.aspx?pageid=5781e635-46bb-4c79-8218-03d440730… | |
| Iceland: Unemployment benefits increased and extra support to avoid dismissals | iceland | government.is (21.03.2020) In order to protect jobs and employment relationships between Icelandic workers and their employers during these extraordinary times, the Government of Iceland has committed to allowing part-time workers to claim up to 75 per cent of unemployment benefits, to avoid job… | - allowing part-time workers to claim up to 75 per cent of unemployment benefits, to avoid job losses. - additional support benefit for those moviing to part time hours | 2020-03-21 | From the Government press conference in Harpa Facebook Link Twitter Link Icelandic Government will take on up to 75 percent of salaries State-backed bridging loans for companies Deferral of tax payments Financial support for tourism sector One-off child benefit payment Access to third-… | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.government.is/news/article/?newsid=afa0d410-6b79-11ea-9462-005056bc… | |
| Hong-Kong: Additional $2.5 billion to the Employees Retraining Board | Hong Kong, China | info.gov.hk (26.02.2020) The budget also allocates about $2.5 billion of additional expenditure to the Employees Retraining Board to increase the maximum amount of monthly allowance for trainees. "I am well aware that financial resources alone are not enough to tackle… | The budget also allocates about $2.5 billion of additional expenditure to the Employees Retraining Board to increase the maximum amount of monthly allowance for trainees. | 2020-02-26 | FS unveils $120 billion spending plan to support enterprises, safeguard jobs, stimulate the economy and relieve people's burden *********************************************************************************** The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, in his 2020-21 Budget… | Employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/26/P2020022600420.htm | |
| Hong-Kong: Goverment pays one month's rent for lower income tenants | Hong Kong, China | info.gov.hk (26.02.2020) The Goverment will pay one month's rent for lower income tenants living in public rental units of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and the Hong Kong Housing Society, involving an expenditure of about $1.829 billion. | The Goverment will pay one month's rent for lower income tenants living in public rental units of the Hong Kong Housing Authority and the Hong Kong Housing Society, involving an expenditure of about $1.829 billion. | 2020-02-26 | FS unveils $120 billion spending plan to support enterprises, safeguard jobs, stimulate the economy and relieve people's burden *********************************************************************************** The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, in his 2020-21 Budget… | Housing,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/26/P2020022600420.htm | |
| Hong-Kong, China: Extra allowance for social security recipients | Hong Kong, China | info.gov.hk (26.02.2020) Providing an extra allowance to eligible social security recipients, equal to one month's standard rate payment of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance, Old Age Allowance, Old Age Living Allowance or Disability Allowance. Similar arrangements will apply to recipients of… | Providing an extra allowance to eligible social security recipients, equal to one month's standard rate payment of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance, Old Age Allowance, Old Age Living Allowance or Disability Allowance. Similar arrangements will apply to recipients of the Work Incentive Transport Subsidy. This will involve an expenditure of about $4.225 billion. | 2020-02-26 | FS unveils $120 billion spending plan to support enterprises, safeguard jobs, stimulate the economy and relieve people's burden *********************************************************************************** The Financial Secretary, Mr Paul Chan, in his 2020-21 Budget… | Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202002/26/P2020022600420.htm | |
| France: Soutien des crèches | france | monenfant.fr (20.03.2020) L’Etat ayant décidé de la fermeture de la plupart des crèches accueillant des enfants de moins de 3 ans, la Caisse nationale des allocations familiales va verser des aides exceptionnelles aux crèches fermées. Des crèches accueillent, gratuitement, les enfants des… | L’Etat ayant décidé de la fermeture de la plupart des crèches accueillant des enfants de moins de 3 ans, la Caisse nationale des allocations familiales va verser des aides exceptionnelles aux crèches fermées. Des crèches accueillent, gratuitement, les enfants des familles prioritaires (professionnels de santé, policiers, pompiers, etc.). Afin d’aider les Préfets à mettre en place ce service d’accueil d’urgence, le site internet des Caisses d’allocations (www.monenfant.fr ) a mis en place un… | 2020-03-20 | Suite à l’annonce du Président de la République sur la fermeture des crèches, les caisses d’Allocations familiales appportent leur appui aux Préfets de département et aux collectivités territoriales, pour la mise en place d’un service de garde destiné aux jeunes enfants des personnels «… | Family benefits | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://www.monenfant.fr/web/guest/recensement-covid-19 | |
| Canada: Reduced minimum withdrawals for Registered Retirement Income Funds | canada | canada.ca (25.03.2020) Ottawa’s measures will reduce the amount Canadians will be mandated to withdraw by 25 per cent this year amid concerns seniors will be forced to sell assets into a heavily discounted market, thus reducing the potential long-term value of their retirement portfolios in… | Reduced minimum withdrawals for Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs) by 25% for 2020. | 2020-03-25 | The federal government is easing withdrawal requirements for registered retirement income funds (RRIFs) as part of a slate of measures aimed at easing the economic hit Canadian households face in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Ottawa’s measures will reduce the amount Canadians will be mandated… | Family benefits,Old-age pensions | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/feds-lower-rrif-withdrawal-requirement-as-part-of-h… | |
| Canada: Indigenous Community Support Fund | canada | canada.ca (23.03.2020) A new Indigenous Community Support Fund In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 18, 2020, the Government of Canada announced the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan. This plan includes $305 million for a new, distinctions-based Indigenous Community Support Fund to… | As part of the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, $305 million are dedicated to a new Indigenous Community Support Fund. These funds could be used for measures including, but not limited to: support for Elders and vulnerable community members measures to address food insecurity educational and other support for children mental health assistance and emergency response services preparedness measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 | 2020-03-23 | About the fund The health, safety and well-being of all people in Canada, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, is and will remain a top priority for all. Canada recognizes that First Nation, Inuit and Métis are among the most vulnerable, and that during this crisis, in particular, those in… | Difficult-to-cover groups,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-indi… | |
| Canada: Increasing the Canada Child Benefit | canada | canada.ca (25.03.2020) Support for individuals and families: Increasing the Canada Child Benefit. We are providing an extra $300 per child through the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for 2019-20. This will mean approximately $550 more for the average family. This benefit will be delivered as part… | Support for individuals and families: Increasing the Canada Child Benefit. We are providing an extra $300 per child through the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for 2019-20. This will mean approximately $550 more for the average family. This benefit will be delivered as part of the scheduled CCB payment in May. | 2020-03-25 | Family benefits | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/economic-response-plan/covid19-indi… | ||
| El Salvador: Se suspende el pago de electricidad, agua, teléfono, cable e internet por 3 meses | el Salvador | bbc.com (25.03.2020) Según el Plan de Respuesta y Alivio Económico ante la Emergencia Nacional contra el covid-19, el gobierno suspenderá el pago de los recibos de electricidad, agua, teléfono, cable e internet por los próximos tres meses. También se aplazará por el mismo períodoel pago de… | - Exoneration of payments for electricity, water, landlaine, tv cable and internet for the next 3 months. - Deferral of payment of rent of housing and mortgages, and of credit cards. | 2020-03-25 | En medio de la pandemia global del coronavirus, una de las estrategias propuestas por un país tan pequeño como El Salvador consiguió llamar la atención de ciudadanos de medio mundo. El país centroamericano, que estuvo entre los últimos en reportar la presencia del covid-19 en América Latina, dio a… | Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-52013943 | |
| Denmark: Danish corona-hit firms get state aid to pay 75% of salaries | denmark | euractiv.com (15.03.2020) Denmark’s government told private companies struggling with drastic measures to curb the spread of coronavirus that it would cover 75% of employees’ salaries, if they promised not to cut staff. Under the three-month aid period that will last until June 9, the state offers… | The Danish government will cover 75% of employees’ salaries for private companies struggling with drastic measures to curb the spread of coronavirus, if they promised not to cut staff. Under the three-month aid period that will last until June 9, the state offers to pay 75% of employees’ salaries at a maximum of 23,000 Danish crowns ($3,418) per month, while the companies pay the remaining 25%. | 2020-03-15 | Denmark’s government told private companies struggling with drastic measures to curb the spread of coronavirus that it would cover 75% of employees’ salaries, if they promised not to cut staff. Under the three-month aid period that will last until June 9, the state offers to pay 75% of employees’… | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/danish-corona-hit-firms-get-s… | |
| Colombia: Reconexión de agua a población vulnerable y giro adicional a Familias en Acción | colombia | colombia.com (18.03.2020) Iván Duque señaló que se implementarán medidas para la población más vulnerable, por lo que se les realizarán giros adicionales a todos los beneficiaron de los programas Familias en Acción, Jóvenes en Acción, y Adulto Mayor. Por otro lado, y no menos importante,… | Additional payments will be made to all the beneficiaries of the Families in Action (Familias en Acción), Youth in Action (Jóvenes en Acción), and Elderly (Adulto Mayor) programs. | 2020-03-18 | Old-age pensions,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://www.colombia.com/actualidad/nacionales/ivan-duque-anuncia-medidas-econo… | ||
| Luxemburg: Measures at the level of social security contributions | luxembourg | gouvernement.lu (19.03.2020) Faced with the impact of COVID-19 on companies and the self-employed in Luxembourg, the Joint Social Security Centre (CCSS) and the Minister for Social Security, Romain Schneider, have taken a series of measures to support companies and the self-employed by offering… | - Suspension of the calculation of default interest for late payments; - Suspension of the initiation of proceedings for the forced collection of contributions; - Suspension of the enforcement of constraints by bailiff; - Suspension of fines to be pronounced against employers who are late in making declarations to the CCSS; - The CCSS will pay an advance on the financial compensation for extraordinary leave for family reasons… | 2020-03-19 | Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | pgirard | https://mss.gouvernement.lu/en/actualites.gouvernement%2Ben%2Bactualites%2Btout… | ||
| Canada: Waiting Period for EI sickness benefits is waived | canada | canada.ca (23.03.2020) Service Canada is ready to support Canadians affected by COVID-19 and placed in quarantine, with the following support actions: The one-week waiting period for EI sickness benefits will be waived for new claimants who are quarantined so they can be paid for the first week… | The one-week waiting period for EI sickness benefits will be waived for new claimants who are quarantined so they can be paid for the first week of their claim Establishing a new dedicated toll-free phone number to support enquiries related to waiving the EI sickness benefits waiting period People claiming EI sickness benefits due to quarantine will not have to provide a medical certificate People who cannot complete their claim for EI sickness benefits due to quarantine may apply later… | 2020-03-23 | Cash sickness benefits | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/corporate/notices/corona… | ||
| Brazil: Extension of over 1 million beneficiaries to Bolsa Família | brazil | g1.globo.com (16.03.2020) Announcement of the measures, which foresee an injection of R $ 147.3 billion in the economy, was made on Monday by Minister Paulo Guedes. Package expands credit to retirees and small businesses. For the poorest population, the government informed… | An injection of $3 billion Reales for the Bolsa Família program. The amount corresponds to the inclusion of over 1 million families among the beneficiaries - the government did not detail whether there will be a change in the income criteria for this membership. | 2020-03-16 | The Ministry of Economy announced on Monday (15) new measures to reduce the economic effects of the pandemic of the new coronavirus . According to the government, R $ 147.3 billion will be used in emergency measures to help the most vulnerable sectors of the economy… | Family benefits,Social assistance,Conditional cash transfers | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://g1.globo.com/economia/noticia/2020/03/16/ministerio-da-economia-anuncia… | |
| Bolivia: Gobierno crea el Bono Familia, flexibiliza pago de adeudos y prohíbe corte de servicios básicos | bolivia | noticiasfides.com (18.03.2020) La presidenta Jeanine Añez anunció este miércoles cuatro medidas económicas para ayudar a sectores de la población considerados más afectados por las consecuencias de la pandemia del coronavirus. Una de las medidas es la creación del Bono Familia, que busca… | Introduction of a new family benefit, "Bono Familia", targeted to the most vulnerable families will provided $500 bolivianos for each child. The benefit is intended to support children stay in primary school. | 2020-03-18 | La Paz, 18 de marzo (ANF).- La presidenta Jeanine Añez anunció este miércoles cuatro medidas económicas para ayudar a sectores de la población considerados más afectados por las consecuencias de la pandemia del coronavirus. Una de las medidas es la creación del Bono Familia, que busca… | Family benefits,Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://www.noticiasfides.com/nacional/politica/gobierno-crea-el-bono-familia-f… | |
| Belgique: Dix mesures pour soutenir les entreprises et les indépendants dans le cadre du COVID-19 | belgium | belgium.be (06.03.2020) Ces mesures visent en substance, d’une part, à permettre aux entreprises impactées de mettre leurs salariés en chômage temporaire afin de préserver l’emploi et, d’autre part, à prévoir des modalités d’étalement, de report, de dispense de paiement de cotisations sociales,… | - Temporary unemployment due to force majeure will be extended by three months, until 30 June 2020; - Temporary unemployment benefits - for both economic reasons and force majeure - will be increased from 65% to 70% for a period of three months in order to limit the loss of income suffered by affected workers; - The Covid-19 issue will be accepted as an element allowing recourse to amicable payment delays; - Possibility of apportioning VAT payments and of benefiting from an exemption from… | 2020-03-06 | Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, labour markets, self-employed | pmassetti | https://www.belgium.be/fr/actualites/2020/dix_mesures_pour_soutenir_les_entrepr… | ||
| Australia: Deferral of payroll tax for business in certain sectors | australia | premier.tas.gov.au (17.03.2020) Ministerial Statement COVID-19 Response Measures (...) "Whilst ensuring that Tasmanian’s health wellbeing and safety is our most important aim we must also ensure that we support Tasmanian jobs and those businesses most affected by the economic impacts we are… | Ministerial Statement COVID-19 Response Measures (...) "Whilst ensuring that Tasmanian’s health wellbeing and safety is our most important aim we must also ensure that we support Tasmanian jobs and those businesses most affected by the economic impacts we are facing. The Government will take strong action and in the first stage of our economic stimulus plan I can announce there will be: $20 million for the provision of interest free loans to businesses in the hospitality, tourism, seafood… | 2020-03-17 | Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.premier.tas.gov.au/releases/ministerial_statement_covid-19_response_… | ||
| Australia: One-off emergency relief payments in Tasmania | australia | premier.tas.gov.au (17.03.2020) Ministerial Statement COVID-19 Response Measures (...) "Today, I am announcing as an initial response to this pandemic, that the Government will provide further support and economic stimulus to help businesses and Tasmanian’s affected by the virus. The package will… | One-off emergency relief payments of $250 for individuals and up to $1000 for families who are required to self-isolate by public health as a result of coronavirus. This will be available to casual workers and those on low incomes. Funding for this measure will be uncapped. | 2020-03-17 | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.premier.tas.gov.au/releases/ministerial_statement_covid-19_response_… | ||
| Armenia: Armenian PM Unveils Economic Aid Package Amid Coronavirus Outbreak | armenia | azatutyun.am (18.03.2020) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian has promised that his government will provide at least 150 billion drams (over $300 million) in assistance to the economy, which is likely to be affected by the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. (...) “We have prepared a… | The government has prepared a package of 30 billion drams (over $60 million) for urgent social assistance to exclude the impoverishment of people. Details to be determined. | 2020-03-18 | Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian has promised that his government will provide at least 150 billion drams (over $300 million) in assistance to the economy, which is likely to be affected by the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. In an interview with Shant TV on Wednesday Pashinian said… | Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.azatutyun.am/a/30495643.html | |
| Sweden: Partial unemployment - Sick pay - Deferral of contributions | sweden | government.se (16.03.2020) Liquidity reinforcement via tax accounts Under this proposal, companies can defer payment of employers’ social security contributions, preliminary tax on salaries and value added tax that are reported monthly or quarterly. Company payment respite covers tax payments for… | - Increased subsidies for partial unemployment/short-time work : The employees will receives more than 90 per cent of their wage. - The central government will assume the entire cost of all sick pay during April and May. Self-employed persons will also be compensated in that they can receive standardised sick pay for days 1–14. - Companies can defer payment of employers’ social security contributions, preliminary tax on salaries and value added tax that are reported… | 2020-03-16 | Health insurance,Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/03/crisis-package-for-swedish-bus… | ||
| Sweden: Central government to assume sick pay for two months | sweden | government.se (16.03.2020) Central government to assume sick pay responsibility for two months It is proposed that central government assume the entire cost of all sick pay during April and May. Self-employed persons will also be compensated in that they can receive standardised sick pay for days… | THeentral government will assume the entire cost of all sick pay during April and May. Self-employed persons will also be compensated in that they can receive standardised sick pay for days 1–14. | 2020-03-16 | Central government to assume sick pay responsibility for two months It is proposed that central government assume the entire cost of all sick pay during April and May. Self-employed persons will also be compensated in that they can receive standardised sick pay for days 1–14. | Cash sickness benefits | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://www.government.se/press-releases/2020/03/crisis-package-for-swedish-bus… | |
| Sweden: Changes in sick pay rules to help fight coronavirus | sweden | thelocal.se (11.03.2020) Sweden is temporarily scrapping the 'karensdag' – the first unpaid day of your sick leave – in response to the coronavirus, the government announced as it outlined measures to handle the crisis. The decision means that workers will get sickness benefits from the moment they… | Sweden is temporarily scrapping the 'karensdag' – the first unpaid day of your sick leave – in response to the coronavirus, the government announced as it outlined measures to handle the crisis. The decision means that workers will get sickness benefits from the moment they have to be absent from work due to illness, and the state rather than employers will foot the bill for the cost of the first day. It comes into effect today, and will apply for one and a half month for now. Swedish law… | 2020-03-13 | Cash sickness benefits | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.thelocal.se/20200311/sweden-changes-sick-pay-rules-to-help-fight-co… | ||
| Argentina: Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia | argentina | boletinoficial.gob.ar (24.03.2020) Prestación monetaria no contributiva única de carácter excepcional destinada a compensar la pérdida o grave disminución de ingresos de personas afectadas por la situación de emergencia sanitaria. El monto de la prestación es de $10.000, se pagará por… | Prestación monetaria no contributiva única de carácter excepcional destinada a compensar la pérdida o grave disminución de ingresos de personas afectadas por la situación de emergencia sanitaria. El monto de la prestación es de $10.000, se pagará por única vez en el mes de abril. Lo cobrará solo un integrante del grupo familiar. El Ingreso Familiar de Emergencia será otorgado a las personas que se encuentren desocupadas; se desempeñen en la economía informal; sean monotributistas… | 2020-03-24 | boletinoficial.gob.ar (24.03.2020) Decreto 310/2020 EL PRESIDENTE DE LA NACIÓN ARGENTINA DECRETA: ARTÍCULO 1°.- Institúyese con alcance nacional el “INGRESO FAMILIAR DE EMERGENCIA” como una prestación monetaria no contributiva de carácter excepcional destinada a compensar… | Family benefits,Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family, self-employed | mmarquez | https://www.boletinoficial.gob.ar/detalleAviso/primera/227113/20200324 | |
| El Salvador: Subvención de $300 ofrecida por el Gobierno durante la cuarentena | el Salvador | elsalvador.com (24.03.2020) Como parte de un nuevo paquete de medidas para contener la propagación del coronavirus, el presidente Nayib Bukele anunció 30 días de cuarentena total domiciliar, así como una transferencia de $300 para 1.5 millones de hogares que dejarán de percibir ingresos mientras… | - 30 days of total household quarantine - A one-off, $300 transfer for 1.5 million households that will stop receiving income for the duration of the mandatory quarantine month. The families for which the $ 300 subsidy will be allocated will be those whose electricity consumption is less than 250 kilowatt hours per month. | 2020-03-24 | Como parte de un nuevo paquete de medidas para contener la propagación del coronavirus, el presidente Nayib Bukele anunció 30 días de cuarentena total domiciliar, así como una transferencia de $300 para 1.5 millones de hogares que dejarán de percibir ingresos mientras dure el… | Family benefits,Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | mmarquez | https://www.elsalvador.com/noticias/negocios/covid-19-cuarentena-domiciliar-buk… | |
| Austria: Short-time work facilitation | austria | sn.at (16.03.2020) Weil die aktuelle Krise die Unternehmen vor akute Liquiditätsprobleme stellt, gibt es wesentliche Änderungen gegenüber dem bisherigen Kurzarbeitsmodell. So konnte es bisher bis zu sechs Wochen dauern, bis Kurzarbeit beantragt werden konnte, diese Zeit wird nun auf 48 Stunden… | - Waiting period is reduced to 48 hours - Working time can be reduced temporarily to 0% - The net replacement rate amounts between 80% to 90% of the previous salary. - Kurzarbeit beantragen: Dauer von bis zu 6 Wochen auf 48 Stunden verkürzt. - Die Arbeitszeit kann vorübergehend auch auf null reduziert werden. Die Nettoersatzrate beim neuen Kurzarbeitsmodell beträgt zwischen 80 und 90 Prozent, wobei Geringverdiener die höchste Nettoersatzrate haben. | 2020-03-27 | So schnell geht's, auch wenn man es sich anders gewünscht hätte. Aus 20 Mill. Euro, die heuer im AMS-Budget für Kurzarbeit vorgesehen waren, sind im Zuge der Coronaviruskrise nun 400 Mill. Euro geworden. Dazu wurde ein neues Kurzarbeitsmodell präsentiert, für das betroffene Unternehmen schon ab… | Unemployment | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.sn.at/wirtschaft/oesterreich/kurzarbeit-ist-jetzt-fuer-alle-moeglic… | |
| Netherlands: Deferral in payment of payroll taxes | netherlands | meijburg.com (18.03.2020) As previously announced, the Dutch tax authorities will, upon request, grant a business that has been or will be confronted with liquidity problems as a result of the corona crisis, deferral of payment for any VAT, personal income tax, payroll and corporate income tax… | Deferral of payment for any VAT, personal income tax, payroll and corporate income tax payable. Employers participating in various occupational pension programs may defer their contributions; those in the travel sector and hospitality industry may defer contributions by 1 month, while those in the building, metal, and cleaning sectors, and hairdressers may defer them by up to 2 months. | 2020-03-18 | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://meijburg.com/news/additional-corona-crisis-measures-government-emergenc… | ||
| Norway: Measures to avoid unnecessary layoffs | norway | regjeringen.no ( 13.03.2020) the government has prioritized immediate measures to avoid unnecessary layoffs and bankruptcies in viable companies that face an abrupt fall in income. To that end, the government has today announced the following measures: Reduce the number of days that… | the government has prioritized immediate measures to avoid unnecessary layoffs and bankruptcies in viable companies that face an abrupt fall in income. To that end, the government has today announced the following measures: Reduce the number of days that employers are obliged to pay salary to workers at temporary lay-offs, from 15 to 2 days. This will be a temporary measure to improve companies’ liquidity and help avoid massive lay-offs. Remove the three waiting days between the… | 2020-03-13 | Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/the-government-acts-to-mitigate-effects-o… | ||
| Finland: Sickness allowance on account of an infectious disease provides loss-of-income compensation for persons placed in quarantine | finland | kela.fi (02.03.2020) Kela can pay a sickness allowance on account of an infectious diseases to employees who have been ordered to stay away from work in order to prevent the spread of a communicable disease such as the novel coronavirus. The sickness allowance is also available to the provider of a… | Payment of sickness allowance on account of infectious diseases for workers ordered to quarantine has been issued. The sickness allowance is also available to the provider of a child under the age of 16 who is placed in quarantine, making it impossible for the provider to continue working while the quarantine is in effect. There is no waiting period to qualify for the sickness allowance on account of an infectious disease, and the allowance provides full compensation for the loss of income… | 2020-03-02 | Kela can pay a sickness allowance on account of an infectious diseases to employees who have been ordered to stay away from work in order to prevent the spread of a communicable disease such as the novel coronavirus. The sickness allowance is also available to the provider of a child under the age… | Cash sickness benefits | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | rruggia | https://www.kela.fi/web/en/news-archive/-/asset_publisher/lN08GY2nIrZo/content/… | |
| Algérie: l'Algérie reporte ses échéances fiscales, sans pénalités | algeria | medias24.com (17.03.2020) Selon un communiqué de la DGI Algérie, voici les mesures prises pour les contribuables relevant du régime du réel: - Report de souscription de la déclaration mensuelle du mois de février et de paiement des droits et taxes y afférents jusqu’au 20 avril 2020; -… | Selon un communiqué de la DGI Algérie, voici les mesures prises pour les contribuables relevant du régime du réel: - Report de souscription de la déclaration mensuelle du mois de février et de paiement des droits et taxes y afférents jusqu’au 20 avril 2020; - Report de paiement des acomptes provisionnels IRG/IBS (Impôt sur le revenu global/ Impôt sur les bénéfices des sociétés) jusqu’au 20 avril 2020. Pour les contribuables exerçant des professions libérales: - Report de… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.medias24.com/coronavirus-l-algerie-reporte-ses-echeances-fiscales-s… | |||
| Suisse: Coronavirus : Un train de mesures pour atténuer les conséquences économiques | switzerland | admin.ch (20.03.2020) L’objectif de ces mesures, qui s’adressent à différents groupes cibles, est de sauvegarder les emplois, de garantir les salaires et de soutenir les indépendants. Report du versement des contributions aux assurances sociales, extension du chômage partiel et simplification… | - Deferral of payment of social insurance contributions; - Extension of partial unemployment and simplification of procedures; - Compensation for loss of earnings for the self-employed; - Compensation for loss of earnings for employees and self-employed workers in case of quarantine or for childcare. | 2020-03-20 | 00 | Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | pmassetti | https://www.admin.ch/gov/fr/accueil/documentation/communiques.msg-id-78515.html | |
| Belgique: Ducarme prend une circulaire pour accorder des facilités aux indépendants | belgium | levif.be (05.03.2020) Le ministre des Indépendants et des PME, Denis Ducarme, a pris une circulaire destinée aux caisses d'assurances sociales et qui vise à simplifier les mécanismes de demande de facilités de paiement pour les cotisations sociales, a-t-il annoncé dans un communiqué. | Self-employed persons may, under certain conditions, request a 1-year deferment, an exemption (for contributions due in the first 2 quarters of 2020), or a reduction (for the rest of 2020) in contributions. | Trois mesures sont plus particulièrement concernées, à commencer par la réduction des cotisations sociales provisoires pour l'année 2020. L'indépendant sera, sur la base des effets de l'épidémie sur son activité, automatiquement autorisé à réduire ses cotisations sociales provisoires. Le niveau de… | Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | https://www.levif.be/actualite/belgique/coronavirus-ducarme-prend-une-circulair… | ||
| France: Un report du paiement des cotisations sociales | france | business.lesechos.fr (19.03.2020) Selon les informations communiquées sur le site de l’Urssaf, la prochaine échéance mensuelle de paiement des cotisations sociales personnelles (le 20 mars) des artisans, commerçants et professionnels libéraux ne sera pas prélevée. Le montant des cotisations… | Employers may defer the payment of all or part of their (and their employees') social security (URSSAF) contributions by up to 3 months with no penalty. The deferment initially applied to contributions due on March 15, but was extended to cover those due on April 5 and April 15. Selon les informations communiquées sur le site de l’Urssaf, la prochaine échéance mensuelle de paiement des cotisations sociales personnelles (le 20 mars) des artisans, commerçants et professionnels libéraux ne… | 2020-03-20 | Contribution collection and compliance | Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://business.lesechos.fr/entrepreneurs/ressources-humaines/dossiers/1514628… | ||
| Russia: Decree approving the Interim Rules for processing sick leave certificates, the appointment and payment of temporary disability benefits in case of quarantine | Russian Federation | garant.ru (19.03.2020) Citizens who are quarantined after a trip abroad can apply for an electronic sick leave through the Unified Portal of Public Services. The government approved temporary rules for processing sick leave certificates, appointments and sick leave payments during the… | Citizens who are quarantined after a trip abroad can apply for an electronic sick leave through the Unified Portal of Public Services.Each region should appoint no more than 3 medical organizations that will provide remote issuance and registration of electronic disability certificates. An application for extradition of sick leave is submitted through the Unified portal of public services. If a citizen does not have access to this resource, another person with a personal account on the portal… | 2020-03-19 | Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of March 18, 2020 N 294 "On the approval of the Interim Rules for processing sick leave certificates, the appointment and payment of temporary disability benefits in case of quarantine" On adopted acts on preventive measures and measures to… | Cash sickness benefits | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, service delivery | mmarquez | http://www.garant.ru/hotlaw/federal/1332594/ | |
| Russia: The government introduces deferral in insurance premiums for small businesses | Russian Federation | rg.ru (19.03.2020) A moratorium is being introduced in Russia on inspections of enterprises from the register of small and medium-sized businesses, including tax and customs. This was stated by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at a government meeting. Mishustin on coronavirus: We will cope with… | - 3 months' deferral for the payment of insurance premiums - temporary delay for the payment of rent for state and municipal property | 2020-03-20 | A moratorium is being introduced in Russia on inspections of enterprises from the register of small and medium-sized businesses, including tax and customs. This was stated by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin at a government meeting. According to the head of the Cabinet, millions of people are… | Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://rg.ru/2020/03/19/pravitelstvo-vvelo-otsrochku-po-strahovym-vznosam-dlia… | |
| Russia: Kazan city will deliver shopping of the elderly home | Russian Federation | rg.ru (20.03.2020) A hotline has been opened in Kazan for single elderly citizens in connection with the threat of the spread of coronavirus. Pensioners will be able to order food and medicine delivery by phone to their homes so that they do not go out into public places once again. According… | Pensioners will be able to order food and medicine delivery by phone to their homes so that they do not go out into public places once again. | 2020-03-20 | A hotline has been opened in Kazan for single elderly citizens in connection with the threat of the spread of coronavirus. Pensioners will be able to order food and medicine delivery by phone to their homes so that they do not go out into public places once again.… | Service delivery,Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://rg.ru/2020/03/20/reg-pfo/v-kazani-poiavilas-sluzhba-dostavki-produktov-… | |
| Australian workers who lose jobs because of COVID-19 will be handed increased Centrelink payments | australia | Daily Mail Online (18.03.2020) Australian workers who lose their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic will reportedly receive welfare benefits which pay more than the dole. The enhanced Centrelink payments will reportedly be a part of a second government package to keep the economy alive… | Australian workers who lose their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic will reportedly receive welfare benefits which pay more than the dole. The enhanced Centrelink payments will reportedly be a part of a second government package to keep the economy alive following last week's $17.6billion stimulus - which promised a cheque of $750 for six million Australians. Small and medium businesses given tax breaks and subsidies under the original plan are also expected to be given a boost in the… | 2020-03-18 | Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8127989/Australian-workers-lose-jobs-C… | ||
| New Zealand launches massive spending package to combat Covid-19 | new zealand | The Guardian (17.03.2020) New Zealand’s government has announced a spending package equivalent to 4% of GDP in an attempt to fight the effects of Covid-19 on the economy, in what ministers called the most significant peace-time economic plan in the country’s modern history. It includes… | Businesses hard-hit by the virus – experiencing more than a 30% decline in revenue compared to last year – will be eligible to receive wage subsidies to keep paying staff. Full-time workers will receive $585 per week under the scheme – currently set to end on 30 June – with $350 paid to part-time workers. Those required to self-isolate or care for someone who is sick will receive the same amount. The wage subsidies will apply to all employers in New Zealand – including self-employed people –… | 2020-03-17 | New Zealand’s government has announced a spending package equivalent to 4% of GDP in an attempt to fight the effects of Covid-19 on the economy, in what ministers called the most significant peace-time economic plan in the country’s modern history. It includes covering wages for people who are… | Unemployment,Social assistance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/17/new-zealand-launches-massive-spen… | |
| Thailand: Social security levy cut to ease virus jolt | thailand | bangkokpost.com (11.03.2020) To cushion the economic impact of Covid-19, the Social Security Office on Tuesday agreed to reduce financial contributions by both employees and employers into the Social Security Fund from 5% to 4% for six months. | To cushion the economic impact of Covid-19, the Social Security Office on Tuesday agreed to reduce financial contributions by both employees and employers into the Social Security Fund from 5% to 4% for six months. | 2020-03-11 | To cushion the economic impact of Covid-19, the Social Security Office on Tuesday agreed to reduce financial contributions by both employees and employers into the Social Security Fund from 5% to 4% for six months. Chak Phanchuphet, an adviser to the Labour Minister, said the measure will run from… | Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pmassetti | https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1875944/social-security-levy-cut-t… | |
| Argentina: Se exime el pago de contribuciones patronales para ciertos sectores | argentina | argentina.gob.ar (17.03.2020) 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… | Las medidas anunciadas: 1) Medidas para cuidar el trabajo y asegurar el ingreso de las familias: Se eximirá el pago de contribuciones patronales a los sectores afectados de forma crítica por la pandemia del coronavirus. Esto abarca por ejemplo a empresas que se dedican a actividades de esparcimiento (cines, teatros, restaurantes, etc.), turismo, transporte de pasajeros y hoteles. Pero también podrá alcanzar a empresas que afronten dificultades logísticas o de provisión de insumos que afecten… | 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… | Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.argentina.gob.ar/noticias/los-ministros-de-economia-y-de-desarrollo… | |
| Japan: Temporary exemptions for contributions to the National Pension Insurance | japan | nenkin.go.jp (12.03.2020) Due to the effects of the new coronavirus infectious diseases, it is difficult to temporarily pay National Pension Insurance premiums, such as those who have reported unemployment, abolition of business (closed business) or suspension. Those who meet the requirements of… | Due to the effects of the new coronavirus infectious diseases, it is difficult to temporarily pay National Pension Insurance premiums, such as those who have reported unemployment, abolition of business (closed business) or suspension. Those who meet the requirements of the above may be exempt from the National Pension Insurance premium based on the application from the person in question. | 2020-03-12 | Due to the effects of the new coronavirus infectious diseases, it is difficult to temporarily pay National Pension Insurance premiums, such as those who have reported unemployment, abolition of business (closed business) or suspension. If you meet the requirements of the above , exemption from… | Old-age pensions,Contribution collection and compliance | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.nenkin.go.jp/oshirase/taisetu/2020/202003/20200312.html | |
| España: El Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones aprueba medidas excepcionales por el COVID- 19 | spain | resvista.seg-social.es (17.03.2020) El Consejo de Ministros ha aprobado, a propuesta del ministro de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones, José Luis Escrivá, un Real Decreto-Ley que incluye varias medidas para aliviar la situación de las personas trabajadoras afectadas por la declaración del… | Exemption from employers' contributions to the Temporary Employment Regulation Procedure (ERTE) as a result of COVID-19 -whose requirements are made more flexible- may access an exemption from Social Security contributions, which would correspond to the workers affected by these procedures, under the terms indicated in the text of the Royal Decree. | 2020-03-17 | Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | mmarquez | https://revista.seg-social.es/2020/03/17/el-ministerio-de-inclusion-seguridad-s… | ||
| Brasil: El gobierno inyectará 26.705 millones por el coronavirus | brazil | europapress.es (17.03.2020) Se destinarán hasta 83.400 millones de reales (15.140 millones de euros) a la población más vulnerable, un total de 59.400 millones de reales (10.778 millones de euros) al mantenimiento de puestos de trabajo y al menos 4.500 millones de reales (816 millones de euros… | - Anticipation of payment of old-age pensions. - 3 months exemption of employers' payments to the Guaranteed Funds for Service Time, or "FGTS", totalling about 30.000 million reales (5.452 million euros). This money, however, needs to be refunded fo the FGTS later. | 2020-03-17 | Old-age pensions,Contribution collection and compliance,Service delivery | Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.europapress.es/economia/macroeconomia-00338/noticia-brasil-inyectar… | ||
| España: El Ministerio de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones aprueba medidas excepcionales por el COVID-19 | spain | mitramiss.gob.es (17.03.2020) El Consejo de Ministros ha aprobado, a propuesta del ministro de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones, José Luis Escrivá, un Real Decreto-Ley que incluye varias medidas para aliviar la situación de las personas trabajadoras afectadas por la declaración del estado… | - Exoneration of payment of social security contributions for employees and the self-employed. - New benefit (extraordinary benefit) for the self-employed, similar to an unemployment benefit. Payable for the self-employed with reduced income of at least 75% compared to the previous month. The amount equals 70% of the regulatory base and is paid initially for a month, or for as long as the state of emergency lasts. | 2020-03-17 | El Consejo de Ministros ha aprobado, a propuesta del ministro de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migraciones, José Luis Escrivá, un Real Decreto-Ley que incluye varias medidas para aliviar la situación de las personas trabajadoras afectadas por la declaración del estado de alarma. El… | Unemployment,Contribution collection and compliance,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | mmarquez | http://prensa.mitramiss.gob.es/WebPrensa/noticias/ministro/detalle/3747 | |
| Japan: Payment of Injury and Sickness Allowance | japan | kyoukaikenpo.or.jp (10.03.2020) If the insured leaves the company for medical treatment due to a Covid 19 infection and cannot receive compensation from the employer, the already existing sickness and sickness allowance will be paid. It will also apply to cases in which the … | If the insured leaves the company for medical treatment due to a Covid 19 infection and cannot receive compensation from the employer, the already existing sickness and sickness allowance will be paid. It will also apply to cases in which the insured is positive to Covid 19 but has no symptoms or that an insured with symptoms is doing home treatment. In the latter case, a doctor's note acquired later on or at least employer's certificate is required. | 2020-03-10 | If the insured leaves the company for recuperation due to a new coronavirus infection and is unable to receive compensation from the employer, a sickness and sickness allowance will be paid. In addition, if you have any questions about the application for the sickness and sickness allowance… | Cash sickness benefits | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.kyoukaikenpo.or.jp/g1/r2-3/2020031001/ |