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Human Rights ministry announces Eid packages for transgenders affected by COVID-19 pakistan The Ministry of Human Rights has launched Eid relief packages for coronavirus affected transgenders with the support of the United Nations Development Program( UNDP) and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). According to the Human Rights Ministry,the beneficiaries were identified through a preliminary socio-economic rapid need assessment for coronavirus to address and cater to the most vulnerable transgender persons,led and driven by the transgender community. A total of 120 ration bags will… 2020-07-23 Food and nutrition Published Measures summary covid19, gender_and_inequality socpro https://www.geo.tv/latest/299397-human-rrghts-ministry-announces-eid-packages-f…
Aged care workers across Australia will be given paid pandemic leave australia Unions have seized on a decision by the national industrial tribunal to give paid pandemic leave to aged care staff,arguing some casual employees will go to work sick because they do not work the regular hours needed to qualify for the payment. Aged care workers across Australia will be given the paid pandemic leave to encourage them to stay home if they have symptoms of the coronavirus after Victoria recorded its highest daily case numbers during the pandemic on Monday. Residents and workers… 2020-07-27 Cash sickness benefits,Employment Published Measures summary covid19, OSH socpro https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/aged-care-workers-across-australia-will…
COVID-19: Australia to introduce pandemic leave payment,says Australian PM australia Australia will introduce a pandemic leave payment for workers who have run out of sick leave but need to be quarantined because they have been directed to stay at home due to the novel coronavirus,Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday (Aug 3). The announcement comes as the country deals with a second wave of infections. The payment will be a A$1,500 (US$1,067) for a two-week pandemic leave period. The payment will be available to workers in Victoria who need to self-isolate for 14 days but… 2020-08-03 Cash sickness benefits,Employment Published Measures summary covid19, OSH socpro https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/covid-19-australia-pandemic-leave-pa…
Nigeria Strengthened Surveillance To Curb COVID-19 Spread ― WHO nigeria Lagos state authorities say they are determined to safeguard the lives of health care workers who risk getting infected in the line of duty. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that a COVID-19 allowance would be made available to emergency healthcare workers in the state. The governor also said health and life insurances have been procured for health workers. By 21 July 2020,a total of 720 health workers were infected in the state. 2020-08-08 Health,Cash transfers,Prevention of occupational risks Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, OSH socpro https://www.afro.who.int/photo-story/bolstering-covid-19-surveillance-lagos
Korea: Text alerting on COVID-19 outbreak areas/zones korea, Republic of sciencedirect.com (05.05.2020) One of the most effective ways that the Korean government rapidly dispersed these daily updates is emergency SMS messages. All citizens receive daily alert messages through their mobile phones from their local authorities. The alert message arrives with a 40–60 db… One of the most effective ways that the Korean government rapidly dispersed these daily updates is emergency SMS messages. The government provided free smartphone apps and flagged infection areas with text alerts for testing and local cases. Other free mobile applications have been used for contact tracing. 2020-03-03 ICT has played a vital role in fighting against COVID-19 in Korea. Mobile devices were used to support early testing and contact tracing. Advanced ICT was particularly useful in disseminating key emergency information on virus and helping to maintain extensive ‘social distancing’. The test results… Health promotion,Health insurance,E-services,Communication Published Measures summary communication, covid19 mmarquez https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590198220300221
Korea: Subsidy to individuals who need to be isolated or hospitalized korea, Republic of oecd.org (16.04.2020) Provision of a subsidy to individuals who need to be isolated (both self-isolation and hospitalisation) to support their living costs and penalises those who are suspected to be infected if they refuse to receive diagnostic test or subsequent treatment or go through self-… Provision of a subsidy to individuals who need to be isolated (both self-isolation and hospitalisation) to support their living costs and penalises those who are suspected to be infected if they refuse to receive diagnostic test or subsequent treatment or go through self-isolation. 2020-04-16 Korea provides tests and subsequent treatment free of charge to patients and the cost is covered by central and local governments and the health insurance public corporation. South Korea also provides a subsidy to individuals who need to be isolated (both self-isolation and hospitalisation) to… Health,Health insurance,Financing Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy-responses/beyond-containment-health-sys…
Korea: Zero out-of-pocket payment when suspected of infection with coronavirus korea, Republic of oecd.org and mhis.or.kr (02.02.2020) Korea provides tests and subsequent treatment free of charge to patients and the cost is covered by central and local governments and the health insurance public corporation (the National Health Insurance covers 80% and the central government the remaining 20%). Korea provides tests and subsequent treatment free of charge to patients and the cost is covered by central and local governments and the health insurance public corporation (the National Health Insurance covers 80% and the central government the remaining 20%). 2020-02-03 “Zero” Out-of-Pocket Payment 01 > A verage cost of COVID-19 treatment is approximately 8,000 USD in Korea. But the cost is “0” for patients. When a suspicious case or a case recommended for medical examination is found in Korea, National Health Insurance covers 80% and the Government covers 20… Health insurance,Financing Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.oecd.org/coronavirus/policy-responses/beyond-containment-health-sys…
Saudi Arabia: Training programs for employees saudi arabia pension.gov.sa (03.09.2020) The Public Pension Agency has implemented training programs for its employees during remote working so as to better cater their customers during the confinement period. The Public Pension Agency has implemented training programs for its employees during remote working so as to better cater their customers during the confinement period. 2020-04-06 See pdf sent by the PPA from Saudi Arabia (also added as a complete pdf). Service quality Published Measures summary covid19, customer_services mmarquez https://www.pension.gov.sa/MediaCenter/AgencyNews/NewsDetails/4/468
Saudi Arabia: Extension of entitlement period of 3 months saudi arabia pension.gov.sa (03.09.2020) Entension of entitlements period of 3 months for beneficiaries who were to suspend their entitlements. Entension of entitlements period of 3 months for beneficiaries who were to suspend their entitlements. 2020-04-13 Old-age pensions Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.pension.gov.sa/MediaCenter/AgencyNews/NewsDetails/4/468
Saudi Arabia: Increase in customer attention hours at the Public Pension Agency saudi arabia Public Pension Agency (28.04.2020) The call center is fully prepared and staffed (remotely) throughout the month of Ramadan to receive all incoming calls, and to deal with them as determined by the nature of the required service throughout the week from Sunday to Thursday from ten in the morning… The call center is fully prepared and staffed (remotely) throughout the month of Ramadan to receive all incoming calls, and to deal with them as determined by the nature of the required service throughout the week from Sunday to Thursday from ten in the morning until four in the evening, and from nine in the evening until one in the morning, and on Friday from one in the evening until five in the evening and from nine in the evening until one in the morning. They also implemented providing… 2020-04-28 E-services,Client,Service quality,Service delivery Published Measures summary communication, covid19, service delivery mmarquez https://www.pension.gov.sa/MediaCenter/AgencyNews/NewsDetails/3/491
Chile: Early withdrawal of up to 10% of mandatory individual accounts chile Luego que esta tarde la Cámara de Diputadas y Diputados aprobara el proyecto de reforma constitucional que permite retirar el 10% de los fondos de pensiones de las cuentas de capitalización individual obligatoria, la Superintendencia de Pensiones (SP) emitió dos oficios con instrucciones con el… To help provide financial relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, Chile's president approved a law on July 24 that allows participants of the country's mandatory individual account pension program to withdraw up to 10 percent of their account balances; for most participants, the minimum withdrawal amount is 35 Unidad de Fomentos (UFs) and the maximum is 150 UFs. (The minimum is lower for those with account balances under 350 UFs. The UF is an index that… 2020-07-24 Old-age pensions,COVID-19 Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://diariolaquinta.cl/2020/07/23/superintendencia-de-pensiones-instruye-a-l…
EU: Telecommuting because of the corona virus - which country’s social security applies? european union, finland Finnish Centre for Pensions (02.04.2020) The European Commission has published instructions regarding the mobility of workers in EU during the exceptional circumstances caused by the corona epidemic. The Commission states that the regulations on the coordination of social security systems continue… The European Commission has published instructions regarding the mobility of workers in EU during the exceptional circumstances caused by the corona epidemic. The Commission states that the regulations on the coordination of social security systems continue to be valid. The temporary exceptional circumstances do not change the social security status of mobile workers. The instructions by the Commission are indicative and they do not, in individual cases, bind the authorities in the Member… 2020-09-02 Due to the corona virus, many who work abroad now telecommute from their home country. The telecommuting may affect which country’s social security is applied to the worker. Because of the exceptional circumstances caused by the corona epidemic, work abroad has changed in unforeseen ways. If you… Extension of coverage,COVID-19 Published_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, extending coverage, international_agreement siha https://www.etk.fi/en/topical-issues/telecommuting-because-of-the-corona-virus-…
Switzerland: Simplified regulations for ALV are being extended switzerland Federal Department of Economics, Education and Research (26.08.2020) Bern, - Additional hours that are built up outside of short-time working phases should not have to be temporarily deducted from lost work. This was decided by the Federal Council on August 26, 2020. In addition, income from… Two provisions of the AVIV Unemployment Insurance Ordinance remain valid: The extra hours that have accumulated outside the short-time work phase still do not have to be deducted. The income from interim employment is still not counted towards the short-time work allowance. This amendment to the Unemployment Insurance Ordinance comes into force on September 1, 2020 and is valid until December 31, 2020. 2020-08-26 Bern, 08/26/2020 - Additional hours that are built up outside of short-time working phases should not have to be temporarily deducted from lost work. This was decided by the Federal Council on August 26, 2020. In addition, income from interim employment is still not counted towards short-… Unemployment,Extension of coverage,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, extending coverage, youth employment siha https://www.wbf.admin.ch/wbf/de/home/dokumentation/nsb-news_list.msg-id-80183.h…
US: The IRS Extends Deadline to Ensure People with Children Receive $500 Economic Impact Payments United States Social Security Administration (18.08.2020) The IRS has extended its deadline to September 30, 2020, for people to provide information to the IRS using its Non-Filer Tool at www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here. People should do this if they: receive Social Security retirement… The IRS has extended its deadline to September 30, 2020, for people to provide information to the IRS using its Non-Filer Tool at www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here. 2020-08-18 Extension of coverage,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage siha https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2020/#8-2020-2
Japan: Mental health care counselling service "Kokoronomimi" japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (21.08.2020) "Kokoronomimi" is a portal site which provides comprehensive information and support for worker's mental health. It provides mental health care counselling services via chat and SNS to people who are anxious or stressed by Covid-19 . "Kokoronomimi" is a portal site which provides comprehensive information and support for worker's mental health. It provides mental health care counselling services via chat and SNS to people who are anxious or stressed by Covid-19 . 2020-08-21 Health,Information and communication technology,Service quality,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, customer_services, digital platforms siha https://kokoro.mhlw.go.jp/etc/coronavirus_info/
Fiji: Contribution reduction fiji National Provident Fund (01.04.2020) To support all employers in Fiji, the statutory FNPF employer contribution is halved from 10 percent to 5 percent effective from 1 April 2020 to 31 December 2020. This expected to provide a $130 million relief to employers for the next 9 months. The employee… FNPF employer contribution is halved from 10 percent to 5 percent effective from 1 April 2020 to 31 December 2020. The employee Contribution is reduced from 8 percent to 5 percent effective from 1 April 2020 to 31 December 2020. 2020-04-01 Contribution collection and compliance,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 siha https://myfnpf.com.fj/index.php/covid-19-updates/fnpf-relief-assistance
Fiji: Pensioners Assistance fiji National Provident Fund (30.03.2020) The Fund has decided to waive renewal certificate submissions for all Pensioners whose certificates were due in March, April, May or June and pay based on the presumption of life. This decision was implemented in light of preventative measures against COVID-19… The National Provident Fund has decided to waive renewal certificate submissions for all Pensioners whose certificates were due in March, April, May or June and pay based on the presumption of life. This decision was implemented in light of preventative measures against COVID-19 to discourage our senior members from visiting public open or crowded places. 2020-03-30 Old-age pensions,Service delivery,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, service delivery siha https://myfnpf.com.fj/index.php/covid-19-updates/fnpf-relief-assistance
Fiji: COVID-19 Withdrawal Scheme - Phase 3 fiji National Provident Fund (10.08.2020) FNPF members who are on reduced hours and reduced wage rate can apply for Phase 3 commencing 10 August 2020. Government top is applicable in Phase 3 for members who have insufficient General Account balance. The amount per member is from $220 to $880 for members… FNPF members who are on reduced hours and reduced wage rate can apply for Phase 3 commencing 10 August 2020. The amount per member is from $220 to $880 for members who are on reduced working hours/day per week depending on reduced days. The amount is $550 for members whose wage/salary rates per hour is reduced up to 50%, and $1.110 for members whose wage/salary rates per hour is reduced by more than 50%. 2020-08-10 COVID-19 Withdrawal Scheme - Phase 3 FNPF members who are on reduced hours and reduced wage rate can apply for Phase 3 commencing 10 August 2020. Government top is applicable in Phase 3 for members who have insufficient General Account balance.    Phase 3 will provide two… Unemployment,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants siha https://myfnpf.com.fj/index.php/covid-19-updates/phase-3-requirements-forms
Fiji: COVID-19 Withdrawal Scheme - Phase 2 fiji National Provident Fund (09.06.2020) FNPF members who have been Unemployed from 1 October 2019 or have just become Unemployed or are on Leave Without Pay can apply for Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Withdrawal Scheme commencing 9 June 2020. The amount is $1,100 (Government top up applicable) or $880 for… FNPF members who have been Unemployed from 1 October 2019 or have just become Unemployed or are on Leave Without Pay can apply for Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Withdrawal Scheme commencing 9 June 2020. The amount is $1,100 (Government top up applicable) or $880 for members who received $220 on 5 June (Fully funded by Government). 2020-06-09 FNPF members who have been Unemployed from 1 October 2019 or have just become Unemployed or are on Leave Without Pay can apply for Phase 2 of the COVID-19 Withdrawal Scheme commencing 9 June 2020. Submission modes There are only two accepted methods of submissions: 1. myFNPF app Download… Unemployment,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants siha https://myfnpf.com.fj/index.php/covid-19-updates/phase-2-requirements-forms
Fiji: FNPF Pensioners to receive COVID-19 relief fiji National Provident Fund (26.05.2020) More than 7,000 Fiji National Provident Fund pensioners will receive a COVID-19 relief payment today,Tuesday 26 May 2020. The payment, which ranges from $300 to $900, will be disbursed directly to the Fund’s active pensioners. Chief Executive Officer Jaoji Koroi… More than 7,000 Fiji National Provident Fund pensioners will receive a COVID-19 relief payment today,Tuesday 26 May 2020. The one-off payment, which ranges from $300 to $900, will be disbursed directly to the Fund’s active pensioners. 2020-05-26 Old-age pensions,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants siha https://myfnpf.com.fj/index.php/covid-19-updates/media-release
Bhutan: Druk Gyalpo's Relief Kidu extended for three months bhutan Druk Gyalpo's Relief Kidu (20.07.2020) The Relief Kidu has been extended for three months, from July to September 2020. Bhutanese who have been displaced by the coronavirus pandemic and are currently residing in Bhutan are eligible for the Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu. The displaced group… The Relief Kidu has been extended for three months, from July to September 2020. Bhutanese who have been displaced by the coronavirus pandemic and are currently residing in Bhutan are eligible for the Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu. The displaced group includes those who have been laid off, placed on unpaid leave or on reduced pay from businesses as well as self-employed individuals who have lost their earnings either partially or completely. The Kidu amount has been revised to Nu. 10,000… 2020-07-20 Unemployment,Extension of coverage,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, extending coverage, self-employed, youth employment siha https://www.royalkidu.bt/
New program helps apprentices get the tools they need to get back to work canada Recognizing that the skilled trades has been one of the hardest hit sectors during the pandemic, the Ontario government is providing grants for apprentices to purchase tools, protective equipment and clothing for their trade. The Ontario Tools Grant Program will help up to 11,600 apprentices. New eligible apprentices will also get help purchasing the equipment they need to start their careers. $2.5 million will be allocated for 2020-21 and $7.5 million for 2021-22.The funding amounts will be… 2020-05-22 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/government/2020/05/new-program-hel…
Government unveils $390m subsidy for employers training apprentices new zealand A new government subsidy will pay employers up to $16,000 for each new apprentice they train from August. The $390 million Apprenticeship Boost would pay businesses $1000-a-month for each apprentice in their first year of training, and $500-a-month for apprentices in their second year. The scheme would run for 20 months from August this year until April 2020, and about 18,000 employers would be eligible to apply. 2020-06-02 Unemployment,Cash transfers,Employment of young workers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/industries/300036397/government-unveils-390m-s…
COVID-19: Egypt extends electricity subsidies until 2025 egypt The Egyptian Cabinet approved to keep the subsidy on home electricity bills until fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025 due to the economic fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak. The electricity subsidies were planned to be fully lifted by the end of FY 2021/2022 after the Egyptian pound was floated in 2016. The additional three-year subsidy will cost the state a total of EGP 26.7 billion. 2020-06-09 Housing,Financing Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.zawya.com/mena/en/business/story/COVID19_Egypt_extends_electricity_…
Bolsonaro sanctions the Aldir Blanc Law, which will give R$ 3 billion in emergency aid for culture brazil The law Aldir Blanc, sanctioned by the president in late June, establishes an emergency allowance of R$ 600 for art and culture workers. It will be paid in three installments. Professionals who have been working in the sector in the last two years, with earnings of up to R$ 28,500 in 2018 can apply for this benefit. 2020-06-29 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://oglobo.globo.com/cultura/bolsonaro-sanciona-lei-aldir-blanc-que-dara-3-…
Government to set aside R$160 million to help asylums fight Covid-19 brazil Federal Government will allocate R$ 160 million to Long Term Care Institutions for the Elderly (ILPIs), also known as nursing homes or nursing homes. The aid is intended to assist locals in combating the Covid-19 pandemic. The Law 14,018 was sanctioned by the President, Jair Bolsonaro and published on Tuesday (30) in the Official Gazette. 2020-06-30 Financing,Long-term care Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.gov.br/pt-br/noticias/assistencia-social/2020/06/governo-destinara-…
Dar una mano Ecuador ecuador "Dar una mano Ecuador" is an initiative to deliver food kits to vulnerable families in Ecuador during the health emergency (partnership between the private sector and the national government). 2020-03-21 Food and nutrition,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.primicias.ec/noticias/sociedad/gobierno-ciudadania-lanzan-campana-d…
Gov. Lee announces $81 Million in COVID-19 relief grants for education United States (Tennessee) Governor Bill Lee announced $81 million dollars in COVID-19 aid, relief and economic security funding is available for K-12 schools and higher education institutions to help with plans for a safe reopening. The first round of wave grant funding would include $11 million dollars for grants to local education agencies to support their efforts to reopen safely. In addition, $50 million dollars will be available to support any technology grants that would help schools get devices that… 2020-07-08 Children,Financing Published Measures summary covid19, poverty, family socpro https://wreg.com/news/gov-lee-announces-81-million-in-covid-19-relief-grants-fo…
Arranca Peru peru "Arranca Peru" is a plan to generate over a million jobs in the country. The government would finance jobs in the following sectors: -Transport, S/4 billion, to generate over half a million jobs -Agriculture, S/373 million to make canals and maintain drains, which aims to generate 76,555 jobs -Housing, S/535 million, to build 20 thousand additional houses generating 80 thousand jobs - "Trabaja Perú", investing an additional S/700 million to generate 226,000 jobs. 2020-06-15 Unemployment,Employment,Employment policies Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://rpp.pe/economia/economia/en-que-consiste-arranca-peru-el-programa-que-g…
COVID-19 insight from Syria, June 2020 syria Authorities announced monthly food distributions for low-income families throughout the lockdown period. 2020-06-26 Food and nutrition Published Measures summary covid19, family, poverty socpro https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/covid-19-insight-syria-june-2…
Gobierno dio detalles sobre la entrega de 2,5 millones de canastas de alimentos chile The President of Chile just announced a second delivery of “Alimentos Para Chile”, a program that will deliver food baskets to vulnerable families. The program started in late May (announced on May 18th). Approximately 3 million baskets of nonperishable food and hygiene products will be delivered directly to the homes of the beneficiaries. According to the president, 70 % of the most vulnerable will benefit from this program. The deliveries will start no later than May 25 and will be carried… 2020-05-22 Food and nutrition,Food and nutrition,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro http://www.desarrollosocialyfamilia.gob.cl/noticias/gobierno-anuncia-nueva-entr…
COVID-19 insight from Syria, June 2020 syria People in the NES region were exempt from paying water and electricity fees for two months. In NWS, similar measures were introduced, including significant scale up of health services and the provision of personal protective equipment. 2020-06-26 Housing Published Measures summary covid19, family, poverty socpro https://reliefweb.int/report/syrian-arab-republic/covid-19-insight-syria-june-2…
Bono 380 peru Bono 380 ("Yo me quedo en casa") aims to reach 3.5 million households in conditions of poverty or extreme poverty with payments of 380 soles. This is a second delivery and it will be implemented in the coming months. 2020-06-03 Cash transfers,Cash transfers,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://elcomercio.pe/respuestas/segundo-bono-de-380-soles-ver-link-aqui-cuales…
Proteção de trabalhadores independentes e informais portugal Extraordinary measure to support self-employed and informal workers in a situation of social vulnerability, which foresees the support of 1 IAS (EUR 438.81), between July and December 2020, and its integration into the social security system, with a 36-month link to the public social protection regime. Requirements: Binding to the social protection system for 30 months, after the deadline for granting the support (December 2020). After the support is granted, the corresponding contribution… 2020-06-15 Unemployment,Difficult-to-cover groups Published Measures summary self-employed, covid19 socpro https://pees.gov.pt/emprego/
Bono Perú Unido peru Bono Peru Unido, solidarity allowance of 380 soles for self-employed workers economically affected by COVID-19. 2020-06-20 Cash transfers,Cash transfers,Social assistance Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed socpro https://peru.as.com/peru/2020/06/20/actualidad/1592664725_662182.html
ATIVAR.PT Formação Profissional portugal Ensure that the rise in unemployment is adequately and rapidly addressed by public broadband policy, notably on the basis of training and retraining programmes, in conjunction with sector-specific and public programmes. Review and strengthen the responses of training and retraining programmes for the unemployed. Specific training programmes for emerging areas - digital economy; energy and climate change; social sector. Digital Guarantee: to ensure that by 2023 all unemployed people have a… 2020-06-15 Unemployment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://pees.gov.pt/emprego/
Bono Normalidad Relativa venezuela Bono Normalidad Relativa, 600.000Bs (2.94 USD) economic aid for the most disadvantaged populations due to the economic crisis. 2020-06-12 Social assistance,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://elpitazo.net/economia/bono-normalidad-relativa-sera-entregado-desde-est…
ATIVAR.PT – Programa Reforçado de Apoios ao Emprego e à Formação Profissional portugal Recipients: unemployed, with a special focus on new unemployed and young people. Target: cover 50,000 new unemployed and keep the coverage rate of active policy measures close to 20% between 2020 and 2021. Amount: budgetary reinforcement of 106 million euros IEFP, I. P. Financing: ESF Responsible: MTSSS The Program includes active policy programs for specific sectors and audiences: Impulse of young SMEs to promote the qualification and renewal of SME staff, particularly in strategic… 2020-06-16 Unemployment,Employment of young workers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://pees.gov.pt/emprego/
Bono Victoria de Carabobo 2020 venezuela Bono Victoria de Carabobo 2020, economic aid of 635.000Bs for the most disadvantaged populations due to the economic crisis. 2020-06-24 Social assistance,Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://blog.patria.org.ve/bono-victoria-de-carabobo-2020/
600 milhões de meticais de apoio às PME´s estão salvaguardados mozambique The 600 million meticais [around US$8. 5 million] National Institute of Social Security (INSS) credit line for small and medium enterprises affected by the Covid-19 pandemic will bear an interest rate of 4%. The fixed interest rate is 4 percent, which can varies depending on the updates to the prime rate determined by the central bank,” the INSS note reveals. Interest will be paid semi-annually or annually, depending on the contract signed, and the capital must be repaid after 36 months. The… 2020-06-18 Employment Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.inss.gov.mz/noticias/894-600-milhoes-de-meticais-de-apoio-as-pme-s-…
IMSS anuncia que incapacidad temporal y por maternidad se pueden tramitar en línea mexico The IMSS announced support measures for workers to reduce their mobility and prevent risks of contagion during the health emergency caused by Covid-19. Benefits for temporary incapacity for work (due to occupational risk, illness or maternity) can be requested online Disability is issued remotely and payment of the benefit is made by deposit to the bank account, while maternity disability applies to women who are between 34 and 40 weeks pregnant. http://www.imss.gob.mx/derechoH/pago-… 2020-06-12 Maternity,Occupational accidents and diseases,Cash sickness benefits Published Measures summary covid19, digital platforms socpro https://mvsnoticias.com/noticias/nacionales/imss-anuncia-que-incapacidad-tempor…
Communiqué de la 7ème Séance du Mardi 21/04/2020 djibouti Emergency food support program for 65,000 households. Since the start of this health crisis, around 40,000 households across the country have benefited from food distributions. 2020-04-21 Food and nutrition Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://www.presidence.dj/conseilministresuite.php?ID=7&ID2=2020-04-21
North Macedonia: Union secures Covid-19 aid package for media workers North Macedonia A special aid package to protect journalists wages and support struggling media is to be introduced in North Macedonia thanks to the efforts of the union representing the country's media workers. Applicable to June, July and August, the plan will provide subsidies to all media employers who have not illegitimately fired employees during the crisis, including those who reduced employees’ salaries - under the condition that they repay the whole salary. Media organizations, can also have… 2020-06-15 Employment Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets socpro https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-releases/article/no…
Government targets 900,000 relief payments by week end: premier Taiwan, China Relief payments will be given by the government to 710,000 low and middle-income households and underprivileged people, who will have a monthly subsidy of NT$1,500 (US$49.88) remitted directly to their accounts and have already received payments for April. 2020-04-22 Cash transfers Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202004220017
Small Businesses to benefit from COVID-19 relief grants Guyana The Government of Guyana is working to ensure that Small businesses benefit from COVID-19 relief grants through the Small Business Bureau. The grant funding is specific to businesses registered under the Small Business Bureau. The application can be completed online and is being conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to essential businesses that have been affected by COVID-19 (such as establishments involved in food production and supplying healthcare items).… 2020-05-20 Cash transfers,Employment Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets socpro https://dpi.gov.gy/small-businesses-to-benefit-from-covid-19-relief-grants/#gsc…
Umsókn um lokunarstyrk iceland Closing grant adopted in the Parliament Act no. 38/2020 on financial support for smaller operators due to the pandemic. The government will provide these individuals and legal entities engaged in business or self-employment activities with grants to make up part of the revenue decline and help them meet the fixed costs incurred in their operations. 2020-06-12 Published Measures summary self-employed, covid19 socpro https://www.rsk.is/um-rsk/frettir-og-tilkynningar/umsokn-um-lokunarstyrk
Wages for young apprentices to be funded by Tees Valley combined authority united kingdom Tees Valley: The mayor of Tees Valley has earmarked £1 million to pay the wages of more than 100 young apprentices in an effort to reverse the decline of starts as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.The money will be used to fund “100 per cent” of the apprentices’ wages in their first six months of employment, and 50 per cent for the remainder of the apprenticeship, up to a maximum of two years. The announcement said businesses who sign up to the scheme will be asked to pay the national… 2020-06-18 Employment Published Measures summary covid19, youth employment, human resources socpro https://feweek.co.uk/2020/06/18/wages-for-young-apprentices-to-be-funded-by-tee…
What Help can the Low-Income Residents Expect from the State? lithuania Child benefit is a universal benefit paid to each child. Its size in 2020 is 60 euros. An additional benefit of 40 euros may be paid for children with disabilities and children from low-income or large families. Until now, when estimating family income for higher child benefit, the amount received during the last 12 months has been taken into account. However, since the financial situation of some families deteriorated rapidly during the quarantine period, it has been decided that until the 1st… 2020-06-11 Family benefits Published Measures summary covid19 socpro https://socmin.lrv.lt/en/news/what-help-can-the-low-income-residents-expect-fro…
New Zealand: Paying clients stranded overseas new zealand Ministry of Social Development (18.08.2020) We're working hard to make sure clients who are out of the country and are unable to return because of the COVID-19 pandemic are financially supported. When you leave New Zealand temporarily some payments stop straight away, some are paid for up to… Under a COVID-19 special assistance programme, some New Zealand benefits exceptionally continue to be paid to beneficiaries stranded overseas until they can return to New Zealand. This programme is currently only available until 20 October 2020. 2020-08-18 Paying clients stranded overseas We're working hard to make sure clients who are out of the country and are unable to return because of the COVID-19 pandemic are financially supported. When you leave New Zealand temporarily some payments stop straight away, some are paid for up to 28 days, and… Old-age pensions,Unemployment,Extension of coverage,Service delivery,Migration Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, extending coverage, migration, service delivery siha https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/covid-19/stranded-overseas.html#null
New Zealand: Resurgence Wage Subsidy announcement new zealand Ministry of Social Development (17.08.2020) The Government has announced a new payment, the Resurgence Wage Subsidy. It’s a two-week payment for businesses who have had, or expect to have, a revenue drop of at least 40% because of COVID-19 for a continuous 14 day period between 12 August to 10… The Resurgence Wage Subsidy is a two-week payment for businesses who have had, or expect to have, a revenue drop of at least 40% because of COVID-19 for a continuous 14 day period between 12 August to 10 September compared to a similar period last year, and aren’t getting the Wage Subsidy, Wage Subsidy Extension or the Leave Support Scheme. It will be paid at a flat rate of: $585.80 for people working 20 hours or more per week (full-time rate) and $350.00 for people… 2020-08-17 New Resurgence Wage Subsidy - from 1pm on 21 August 2020 The Resurgence Wage Subsidy is a 2-week payment. It's available nationally for qualifying businesses who have had, or expect to have, a revenue drop of at least 40% because of COVID-19 for a continuous 14 day period between 12… Employment,Extension of coverage,Cash transfers,COVID-19 Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, extending coverage, youth employment siha https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/newsroom/2020/resurgence-wage-su…