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Pandemic highlights disparities across states, injuries vs. illnesses | National Academy of Social Insurance United States Published: May 2020 By: Jay Patel, Research Assistant for Income Security Policy The U.S. workers’ compensation system in its current form is complex, opaque and fragmented. Unlike other social insurance programs, it is wholly administered at the state level, and there is neither federal… 2020-05-29 Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention covid19, prevention btreichel https://www.nasi.org/research/2020/pandemic-highlights-disparities-across-state…
Kosovo: Fiscal Measures and Fiscal Emergency Package for Business Organizations kosovo ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package. Payment of monthly assistance in the amount of one hundred and thirty (€130) Euros to citizens who lose their jobs due… Payment of monthly assistance in the amount of one hundred and thirty (€130) Euros to citizens who lose their jobs due to the public health emergency situation, for April, May and June, amounting up to four million (€4,000,000.00) Euros; 2020-05-05 Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public health… Unemployment,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 siha https://iclg.com/briefing/11943-kosovo-fiscal-measures-and-fiscal-emergency-pac…
Kosovo: Fiscal Measures and Fiscal Emergency Package for Business Organizations kosovo ICLG.com Briefing(05.05.2020) Decision No.. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package. Provision of a salary top-up in the amount of three hundred (€300) Euros for field workers and those exposed directly… Salary top-up in the amount of three hundred (€300) Euros for field workers and those exposed directly to the risk of infection in their work for April and May, amounting up to fifteen million (€15,000,000.00) Euros; Additional payment in the amount of one hundred (€100) Euros to employees of grocery stores, bakeries and pharmacies for April and May, amounting up to three million (€3,000,000.00) Euros; 2020-05-05 Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public health… Employment,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 siha https://iclg.com/briefing/11943-kosovo-fiscal-measures-and-fiscal-emergency-pac…
Kosovo: Fiscal Measures and Fiscal Emergency Package for Business Organizations kosovo  ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package. Financial support for business organisation under financial distress due to the downfall of their business… Covering of the value of pension contributions with regard to the measures foreseen under this Decision for April and May, amounting to eight million (€8,000,000.00) Euros. 2020-05-05 Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public health… Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 siha https://iclg.com/briefing/11943-kosovo-fiscal-measures-and-fiscal-emergency-pac…
Kosovo: Fiscal Measures and Fiscal Emergency Package for Business Organizations kosovo ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package. Financial support for business organisation under financial distress due to the downfall of their business activity… Covering of expenditures for the monthly salaries in the amount of one hundred seventy (€170) Euros for April and May, a measure amounting to forty-one million (€41,000,000.00) Euros; 2020-05-05 Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public health… Employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 siha https://iclg.com/briefing/11943-kosovo-fiscal-measures-and-fiscal-emergency-pac…
Kosovo: Fiscal Measures and Fiscal Emergency Package for Business Organizations kosovo  ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package. Payment of an additional sum of thirty (€30) Euros per month to all beneficiaries of social assistance and… Payment of an additional sum of thirty (€30) Euros per month to all beneficiaries of social assistance and pension schemes who receive a monthly payment lower than one-hundred (€100) Euros, for April, May and June, provided that they are beneficiaries of only one scheme. 2020-05-05 Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package, with purpose of financial support for the business organizations, employees and individuals that are facing financial difficulties due to the public health… Social assistance,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 siha https://iclg.com/briefing/11943-kosovo-fiscal-measures-and-fiscal-emergency-pac…
Kosovo: Fiscal Measures and Fiscal Emergency Package for Business Organizations kosovo ICLG.com Briefing (05.05.2020) Decision No. 01/19, dated 30/03/2020 (“Decision”), approved by the Government of Republic of Kosovo, has enacted the Emergency Fiscal Package. Double payment of the social assistance scheme to all beneficiaries of social assistance schemes for April and May, a… Double payment of the social assistance scheme to all beneficiaries of social assistance schemes for April and May, a measure amounting to seven million six hundred fifty thousand (€7,650,000.00) Euros, including payments executed for March. 2020-05-05 Social assistance,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 siha https://iclg.com/briefing/11943-kosovo-fiscal-measures-and-fiscal-emergency-pac…
Kosovo: Early payment of pension and social schemes in time if crisis kosovo  Ministry of Finance and Transfers (21.05.2020)  The Kosovo Treasury has executed the payment of all pension and social schemes for over 310 thousand beneficiaries, a few days before the regular time, due to the pandemic situation and in respect of the official holiday of the Great… The Kosovo Treasury has executed the payment of all pension and social schemes for over 310 thousand beneficiaries, a few days before the regular time, due to the pandemic situation and in respect of the official holiday of the Great Eid. 2020-05-21 The Ministry of Finance and Transfers announces that today, the Kosovo Treasury has executed the payment of all pension and social schemes for over 310 thousand beneficiaries, a few days before the regular time, due to the pandemic situation and in respect of the official holiday of the Great Eid… Old-age pensions,Financial crisis Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 siha https://mf.rks-gov.net/page.aspx?id=2%2C2%2C888
Gambia: Gambia announces Covid-19 response food package gambia Apanews.net (25.04.2020) The Gambia government has shipped in a large consignment of rice and sugar to ease the livelihood challenges of the citizenry amid Covid-19 lock down. The over 300,000 bags of  rice and sugar have been off loaded and packed at the Mcmarthy Square in  … The Gambia government has shipped in a large consignment of rice and sugar to ease the livelihood challenges of the citizenry amid Covid-19 lock down. 2020-04-25 Social assistance,Food and nutrition Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 siha http://apanews.net/en/news/gambia-announces-covid-19-response-food-package
Afghanistan: Afghanistan distributes free bread as prices soar amid coronavirus Afghanistan Reuters (05.05.2020) Afghanistan’s government began distributing free bread to hundreds of thousands of people across the country this week as supplies have been disrupted during the coronavirus shutdown and prices have soared, officials and experts said.Afghanistan distributes free bread as… Afghanistan’s government began distributing free bread to hundreds of thousands of people across the country this week as supplies have been disrupted during the coronavirus shutdown and prices have soared, officials and experts said.Afghanistan distributes free bread as prices soar amid coronavirus. 2020-05-05 More than 250,000 families in the capital Kabul started receiving ten flat ‘Naan’ breads per day in the first phase of the project. President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has said the bread distribution programme was also taking place in other cities as rising prices were hitting what is already one of… Social assistance,Food and nutrition Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 siha https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-afghanistan-food/afghanis…
Vanuatu: VT4 billion stimulus package Vanuatu dailypost.vu (01.04.2020) The government of Vanuatu aims to support jobs through the Employment Stabilization Payment Program, which will reimburse employers up to VT 30,000 per employee on their payroll each month for a period of four months. Employers will also receive a payment of 15% of… The government of Vanuatu aims to support jobs through the Employment Stabilization Payment Program, which will reimburse employers up to VT 30,000 per employee on their payroll each month for a period of four months. Employers will also receive a payment of 15% of the amount they are reimbursed for wages under this payment as an added incentive to keep their staff employed. 2020-04-01 The Vanuatu Government has committed itself to supporting the country’s economy during the COVID-19 crisis, with an objective to keep people safe, employed and keep businesses open. Caretaker Prime Minister Charlot Salwai officially announced a major economic stimulus package yesterday to… Employment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, labour markets cambrosio https://dailypost.vu/news/vt4-billion-stimulus-package/article_91c9d47c-7399-11…
Uganda: Gov't starts COVID-19 food distribution uganda observer.ug (04.04.2020) Government started the distribution of food packs to 1.5 million vulnerable people in Kampala and Wakiso districts on Saturday, April 4, 2020. The food items distributed are: six kilograms of maize flour and three kilograms of beans and salt per head.… Government started the distribution of food packs to 1.5 million vulnerable people in Kampala and Wakiso districts on Saturday, April 4, 2020. 2020-05-26 Government has announced that it will start the distribution of food packs to 1.5 million vulnerable people in Kampala and Wakiso districts this Saturday, April 4, 2020. Government imposed a 14-day lockdown starting April 1 where all non-essential workers were ordered to stay home in a bid to… Social assistance,Food and nutrition Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, poverty cambrosio https://observer.ug/news/headlines/64116-gov-t-starts-covid-19-food-distributio…
Sweden: Expanded opportunities for temporary parental benefit sweden Government Offices of Sweden (11.05.2020) Parents who have to stay home from work to care for children, whose schools are closed to limit the spread of the virus, will be eligible for temporary parental benefit. In such situations, parents will receive approximately 90 per cent of the daily… Parents who have to stay home to care for children will be eligible for temporary parental benefit which amounts  approximately 90 per cent of the daily allowance they would normally receive. The new ordinance also contains an exemption from the requirement of a medical opinion to verify the special need. It can be done by some other means than a medical opinion. 2020-05-11 Expanded opportunities for temporary parental benefit The opportunities to receive temporary parental benefit have been expanded in a new ordinance. If it should be necessary to close e.g. preschools and schools to limit the spread of the virus, parents who have to stay home from work to care for… Children,Parental leave Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, family siha https://www.government.se/articles/2020/05/about-covid-19--for-older-people-peo…
Belgium: Temporary crisis measures for the self-employed: Sickness benefit belgium Federal Public Service - Social Security (05.05.2020) Self-employed workers who fall ill during the coronavirus crisis can receive sickness benefits from the first day they actually fell ill; the date mentioned on the sickness certificate is no longer taken into account. Due to the… Self-employed workers who fall ill during the coronavirus crisis can receive sickness benefits from the first day they actually fell ill. This specific crisis measure applies from the period from March 1 to the end of September 2020. 2020-05-05 Incapacity for work paid from the first day of illness Self-employed workers who fall ill during the coronavirus crisis can receive sickness benefits from the first day they actually fell ill; the date mentioned on the sickness certificate is no longer taken into account. Due to the… Cash sickness benefits Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed siha https://socialsecurity.belgium.be/fr/news/mesures-temporaires-de-crise-pour-ind…
Aruba: Reduction in working hours aruba gobierno.aw (23.04.2020) During these difficult times, the Government allows businesses to reduce working hours to 0 or pay employees for the hours worked. This means that even if an employee has not been laid off, the employee can see a decline in income or lose income. The Government allows businesses to reduce working hours to 0 or pay employees for the hours worked. This means that even if an employee has not been laid off, the employee can see a decline in income or lose income. 2020-04-23 Procedure for the Emergency Funds for Social Assistance (FASE) ORANJESTAD - The Government of Aruba has introduced FASE to avoid mass employment termination due to the Coronavirus. FASE is financial aid for those affected during this crisis. The Aruba community as a whole (businesses and workers… Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez http://www.gobierno.aw/news/news_47033/item/procedure-for-the-emergency-funds-f…
España: "Chatbot" para consultas inmediatas sobre los trámites de la seguridad social spain seg-social.es (20.03.2020) La Seguridad Social ha puesto a disposición de ciudadanos y trabajadores su propio asistente virtual para proporcionar información útil y orientar a los  ciudadanos sobre los servicios más demandados de la Seguridad Social. Este servicio “chatbot” está accesible… Chatboot service on the Social Security's website in order to better guide users through the various services offered. 2020-03-20 E-services Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez http://www.seg-social.es/wps/portal/wss/internet/Inicio
UN leads call to protect most vulnerable from mental health crisis during and after COVID-19 | | UN News Africa, Asia, australia, Americas, Europe UN Secretary-General Policy Brief: COVID-19 and the need for action on mental health Key messages: The problem: COVID-19 has the seeds of a major mental health crisis. The mental health and wellbeing of whole societies have been severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are a priority to… 2020-05-19 Health promotion,Workplace health promotion,Prevention of occupational risks Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention covid19, prevention btreichel https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/05/1063882
Guatemala: Habilitan sitio web de inscripción para obtener ayuda por coronavirus – Prensa Libre guatemala prensalibre.com (18.05.2020) Bono Familia: Habilitan sitio web de inscripción para obtener ayuda por coronavirus. Los datos que se piden es el número de DPI del solicitante, un número de celular, el número de correlativo (se encuentra en la factura de energía) y el código del Bono… Family Bonus: Enable registration website to get help for coronavirus. The information requested is the applicant's DPI number, a cell phone number, the correlative number (found on the energy bill) and the Family Bonus code, which is also printed on the consumer bill. 2020-05-18   The government has published a website for families to register for the family cash transfer Bono Familia. The information requested is the applicant's unique identification number (DPI), a cell phone number, the correlative number (found on the energy bill) and the Bono Familia… E-services,Social assistance,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, family mmarquez https://www.prensalibre.com/guatemala/comunitario/bono-familia-habilitan-sitio-…
Samoa: Special payment to pensioners under the Senior Citizens Benefit Fund Samoa samoagovt.ws (07.04.2020) A special payment of $300 tala per person for all pensioners under the Senior Citizens Benefit Fund on top of the normal pension. A date for this special pay-out will be announced in due course. Introduciton of a payment of $300 tala per person for all pensioners under the Senior Citizens Benefit Fund on top of the normal pension. (Implementation date tbc). 2020-04-07 07th April 2020; As was announced in Parliament this morning 7th April 2020 during the Second Supplementary Budget 2019/2020 address by the Minister of Finance Honourable Sili Epa Tuioti, the wide-ranging stimulus package includes the SNPF component as follows: 1. One-month refund on member-loans… Old-age pensions,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.samoagovt.ws/2020/04/press-release-snpf-concessionary-assistance-co…
Samoa: 20% early withdrawal for members in the hospitality sector Samoa samoagovt.ws (07.04.2020) 20% early withdrawal for members in the Hospitality sector who have lost employment due to COVID-19. Subject to certain conditions, members in the affected sector to be allowed: a) member loans offset from contributions b) Early withdrawal of either: 20% of net… 20% early withdrawal, or of $4,000 tala, whichever is lower, for members in the hospitality sector who have lost employment due to COVID-19. 2020-04-07 07th April 2020; As was announced in Parliament this morning 7th April 2020 during the Second Supplementary Budget 2019/2020 address by the Minister of Finance Honourable Sili Epa Tuioti, the wide-ranging stimulus package includes the SNPF component as follows: 1. One-month refund on member-loans… Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.samoagovt.ws/2020/04/press-release-snpf-concessionary-assistance-co…
Samoa: Deferral of employers' contributions to the national provident fund in the hospitaliy sector Samoa samoagovt.ws (07.04.2020) Six-month moratorium on contribution payments for Hospitality Sector Employers in the hospitality sector will be permitted to postpone their contributions payments for the six-month period January to June 2020 to be payable only in July 2020. The total value of this… Deferral of 6 months for employers' contributions to the national provident fund in the hospitaliy sector. 2020-04-07 07th April 2020; As was announced in Parliament this morning 7th April 2020 during the Second Supplementary Budget 2019/2020 address by the Minister of Finance Honourable Sili Epa Tuioti, the wide-ranging stimulus package includes the SNPF component as follows: 1. One-month refund on member-loans… Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 mmarquez https://www.samoagovt.ws/2020/04/press-release-snpf-concessionary-assistance-co…
Russia: Permanent reduction of employers contributions for SMEs Russian Federation news.bloombergtax.com (05.05.2020) The Russian Federal Tax Service April 20 announced reduced insurance contribution rates for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), effective April 1. The announcement includes information on: 1) a reduction in the social insurance rate to 15 percent for… Permanent reduction of employers' social security contributions for SMEs from 30 to 15 percent for salaries exceeding the current monthly minimum wage of 12,130 rubles (US$160). 2020-05-05 Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 mmarquez https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report-international/russia-tax-agency-…
Ukraine: Compensations of up to 18 dollars to pensioners aged 80 or older ukraine 112.international (08.04.2020) In Ukraine, pensioners who have reached 80 years of age will be paid compensation for pensions in April. This was reported by the press service of Ukraine’s Pension Fund. Payment in the amount of up to 18 dollars commenced on April 7. "From April 1, 2020, pensioners… As of April 7, pensioners aged 80 or older will be paid a compensation for pensions in April in the amount of up to $500 hryvnias ($18 dollars). 2020-04-01 In Ukraine, pensioners who have reached 80 years of age will be paid compensation for pensions in April. This was reported by the press service of Ukraine’s Pension Fund. Payment in the amount of up to 18 dollars commenced on April 7. "From April 1, 2020, pensioners who are 80… Pensions,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://112.international/society/ukraine-starts-paying-its-pensioners-compensa…
Perú: Suspensión de aportes de trabajadores a las AFP para el mes de abril peru gestion.pe (26.03.2020) El presidente Martín Vizcarra anunció que se suspenderá el aporte a las Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones (AFP) durante el mes de abril, ante la ampliación del estado de emergencia en el Perú para frenar los contagios de coronavirus. Employee contributions (plus administrative fees) to the mandatory individual account program (AFP in Spanish) are suspended in April. 2020-03-26 El presidente Martín Vizcarra anunció que se suspenderá el aporte a las Administradoras de Fondos de Pensiones (AFP) durante el mes de abril, ante la ampliación del estado de emergencia en el Perú para frenar los contagios de coronavirus. “Se está aprobando también a través de un Decreto de… Pensions,Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 mmarquez https://gestion.pe/economia/coronavirus-peru-ejecutivo-suspende-aportes-de-trab…
Brazil: Payment of employers' contribution are further deferred brazil ssa.gov (April 2020) The government deferred the due date for employers' social security contributions: those originally due in March are now due in July, while those due in April are now due in September. (Employers contribute 20 percent of monthly covered payroll to finance OASDI programs,… The government deferred the due date for employers' social security contributions: those originally due in March are now due in July, while those due in April are now due in September. (Employers contribute 20 percent of monthly covered payroll to finance OASDI programs, cash sickness and maternity benefits, and family allowances.) 2020-04-17 Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/
Bolivia: APS suspende el pago de aportes para la seguridad social | La Prensa bolivia laprensa.com.bo (02.04.2020) La Autoridad de Fiscalización y Control de Pensiones y Seguros (APS) instruyó la suspensión de las contribuciones para las jubilaciones, tomando en cuenta las restricciones de desplazamiento por el estado de emergencia sanitaria en el país. Effective March 31, the Pension and Insurance Auditing Authority (APS) has suspended contributions to the mandatory individual account program (SIP) due in March (for employers/employees) or April (for self-employed persons). Contributions will not be collected while the country's quarantine remains in effect. 2020-04-02 APS suspende el pago de aportes para la seguridad social Jue, 04/02/2020 - 10:47 La Autoridad de Fiscalización y Control de Pensiones y Seguros (APS) instruyó la suspensión de las contribuciones para las jubilaciones, tomando en cuenta las restricciones de desplazamiento por el estado de… Old-age pensions,Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed mmarquez http://www.laprensa.com.bo/nacional/20200402/aps-suspende-el-pago-de-aportes-pa…
Andorra: Law 5/2020, all infected insured persons have the right to receive financial benefits for temporary disability Andorra bopa.ad (18.04.2020) It is established that all insured persons who have been diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2, as well as those who have been affected by an isolation measure to prevent the spread of the virus and who are unable to work, have the right to receive financial benefits for temporary… All insured persons who have been diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2, as well as those who have been affected by an isolation measure to prevent the spread of the virus and who are unable to work, have the right to receive financial benefits for temporary disability under the conditions determined by the Social Security Act in the event of an accident at work or occupational disease. salaried people and people who carry out a self-employed activity who have maintained their activity during the period of… 2020-04-18 Disability Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, self-employed cambrosio https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032057/Pagines/CGL20200429_11_50_35.aspx
Andorra: Law 5/2020, on paid leave in case of absence to take care of dependent children Andorra bopa.ad (18.04.2020) The paid leave in case of absence to take care of dependent children while the educational and extracurricular leisure centers are compulsorily closed is also regulated, with the same requirements as provided for in Law 3/2020. However, given that from the entry into force of… Paid leave in case of absence to take care of dependent children (the compensation paid by the Government may not exceed the minimum interprofessional wage.) 2020-04-18 Children Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 cambrosio https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032057/Pagines/CGL20200429_11_50_35.aspx
Andorra: Law 5/2020 on continuity of employment contracts despite suspension of companies' activity Andorra bopa.ad (18.04.2020) The first chapter affects the measures in labor matters and includes in the first place almost all the provisions introduced in this area by Law 3/2020. Thus, the principle of continuity of employment contracts is maintained despite the suspension of the activity of companies… The continuity of employment contracts is maintained despite the suspension of the activity of companies due to the health emergency situation; the non-application of the procedure for the suspension of employment contracts due to fortuitous event or force majeure in the event of the temporary suspension of the company's activity, and the fact that they are considered without effect if they have been requested; the non-application of the advance notice period to modify working hours until the… 2020-04-18 Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 cambrosio https://www.bopa.ad/bopa/032057/Pagines/CGL20200429_11_50_35.aspx
Malta: COVID-19 Fiscal Assistance - Postponement of Payment of Certain Taxes malta Government of Malta (30.04.2020) Social security contributions payments which fall due in March up to and including June 2020 are deferred. Settlement period is to be announced. Social security contributions payments which fall due in March up to and including June 2020 are deferred. 2020-04-30 COVID-19 Fiscal Assistance - Postponement of Payment of Certain Taxes Publication Date: Mar 20, 2020 Tax Deferral Scheme: Objective: to improve business liquidity by easing pressures on their cash flow arising from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic and encourage the… Employment,Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 siha https://cfr.gov.mt/en/News/Pages/2020/Fiscal-Assistance-Postponement-of-Payment…
Lebanon: Deferring payments of social security contributions in response to COVID-19 - KPMG Global lebanon KPMG Global (11.05.2020) Deferring payments of social security contributions relating to the first six months of 2020 for an additional six months from the original due dates. Deferring payments of social security contributions relating to the first six months of 2020 for an additional six months from the original due dates. 2020-05-11 Measures announced to provide relief for taxpayers in response to COVID-19 pandemic include: The Lebanese ministry of finance introduced a suspension of tax deadlines including tax returns filing and payment, registration and deregistration, objections and appeals and other tax obligations. The… Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 siha https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/lebanon-tax-developments-in-respo…
Ministerio de Trabajo, Migraciones y Seguridad Social - Gabinete de comunicación - Ministra - spain El Consejo de Ministros aprueba el Real Decreto-Ley de medidas sociales en defensa del empleo El texto, que plasma el Acuerdo Social en Defensa del Empleo, firmado ayer en La Moncloa, prorroga los ERTE por fuerza mayor hasta el 30 de junio y establece condiciones para que las empresas reanuden su… - Extension until June 30 of the measures enabling a temporary suspension of employment contracts involving unemployment benefits (called ERTE) - Companies in "fiscal paradises" are excluded of applying ERTE. - Employers would not be able to distribute dividends when are applying ERTE. - Employers will be exempted of social security contributions during the ERTE application period.   2020-05-14 un ERTE es un Expediente de Regulación Temploral de Empleo. Se trata de una medida laboral por la que se suspende el contrato de forma temporal o se hace una reducción de jornada durante un periodo determinado.   Employment,Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Proposition Measures summary covid19 rruggia http://prensa.mitramiss.gob.es/WebPrensa/noticias/ministro/detalle/3806
España: Aplazamiento de cotizaciones a la seguridad social spain lavanguardia.com (29.03.2020) Por lo que respecta a las cuotas a la Seguridad Social, para pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMES) nuevas medidas anuncian que se podrá aplazar el pago de la cotización de abril, con un 0’5% de intereses, y se concederá una moratoria de seis meses para el pago de… Social security contributions of SMEs of April may be deferred, with 0.5% interest, and a six-month moratorium will be granted for the  payments of May, June and July. 2020-03-29 ¿Hay que hacer frente al pago de impuestos? Lo cierto es que las medidas dictadas contemplan la posibilidad de que las pymes aplacen sus deudas tributarias por un periodo de hasta seis meses en el que los tres primeros no devengarán intereses, aunque siguen obligadas a ingresar puntualmente tanto… Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 mmarquez https://www.lavanguardia.com/economia/20200402/48252243089/covid-medidas-gobier…
España: Se disminuyen las reducciones de cotizaciones patronales a partir de mayo spain elcorreo.com (13.05.2020) El Real Decreto-Ley disminuye las reducciones de cuotas de las que se beneficiaron durante marzo y abril muchas empresas acogidas a este tipo de expediente de regulación. A esas firmas se les exoneraba de abonar las cotizaciones sociales de sus trabajadores si tenían menos… The reduction in employers' contributions falls to 60% in May and 45% in June for small companies. And to 45% and 30% respectively for those with 50 or more employees. Exemptions are more generous for companies that reinstate part of their staff. The deduction from the contributions of workers returning to their posts is 85% in May and 70% in June (for firms with less than 50 employees) and 60% and 45% respectively for firms with 50 or more employees. 2020-05-13 Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 mmarquez https://www.elcorreo.com/economia/tu-economia/ertes-nuevas-medidas-30-junio-acu…
España: El gobierno cubrirá las cotizaciones a la seguridad de los empleadores spain ssa.gov (marzo 2020) Los empleadores que reduzcan temporalmente el horario de trabajo de los empleados o suspendan los contratos de trabajo están exentos del pago de la totalidad o parte de sus contribuciones a la seguridad social. El gobierno cubrirá el 100% de estas contribuciones para los… Employers who temporarily reduce employees' working hours or suspend work contracts are exempt from paying all or part of their social security contributions. The government will cover 100 percent of these contributions for employers with less than 50 employees, and 75 percent for those with 50 or more employees. 2020-03-13 Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 mmarquez https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/intl_update/
Israel: Adjustment grant to the 67-year-old and older - Unemployment benefits following the Corona crisis israel National Insurance Institute (13.05.2020) Adjustment grant to the 67-year-old and older: Those who have reached the age of 67 and who is fired or whose employer issued it to the USSR in March, April or May 2020 following the Corona crisis may be eligible for grants if he meets the eligibility… Those who have reached the age of 67 and who is fired or whose employer issued it to the USSR in March, April or May 2020 following the Corona crisis may be eligible for grants. The amount of the grant is determined by your income from retirement pension. The maximum amount is NIS 2,000 for March, and  NIS 4,000 for April and May. 2020-05-13 Adjustment grant to the 67-year-old and older Those who have reached the age of 67 and who is fired or whose employer issued it to the USSR in March, April or May 2020 following the Corona crisis may be eligible for grants if he meets the eligibility conditions. Important, There is no need to… Unemployment,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 siha https://www.btl.gov.il/English%20Homepage/Benefits/Unemployment%20Insurance/Cor…
India:National Pension System withdrawal for Coronavirus: How to withdraw from NPS due to COVID-19 - 5 points india The Financial Express (24.04.2020) NPS withdrawal for COVID-19: In view of hardships faced by people due to Coronavirus pandemic, the Pension Fund Regulatory Development Authority of India (PFRDA) has allowed account holders to make partial withdrawals from the National Pension System (… National Pension System Withdrawal Rules for Coronavirus: Partial withdrawal from NPS can be made by the NPS subscriber for his/her treatment, or for treatment of legally wedded spouse, children. 2020-04-24 National Pension System withdrawal for Coronavirus: How to withdraw from NPS due to COVID-19 – 5 points Updated: April 24, 2020 8:09:11 AM National Pension System Withdrawal Rules for Coronavirus: Partial withdrawal from NPS can be made by the NPS subscriber for his/her treatment, or for… Cash transfers,Shocks & extreme events Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 siha https://www.financialexpress.com/money/nps-withdrawal-for-covid-19-how-to-withd…
India: Modi govt to provide 3 months pension in advance to senior citizens, differently-abled, widows - The Financial Express india The Financial Express (27.03.2020) National Social Assistance Program: The Union government will provide three months' pension in advance to the poor senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities in first week of April. The program is run by the Union Rural Development… National Social Assistance Program: The Union government will provide three months' pension in advance to the poor senior citizens, widows and persons with disabilities in first week of April. 2020-03-27 National Social Assistance Program: The Union government will provide three months’ pension in advance to around three-crore widows, senior citizens and differently-abled in first week of April to help them face the novel coronavirus crisis. The government provides a monthly pension to the… Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19 siha https://www.financialexpress.com/money/modi-govt-to-provide-3-months-pension-in…
Hungary: Social security contribution exemption/reduction in response to COVID-19 - KPMG Global hungary KPMG Global (04.05.2020) Modified social security contribution rules shall be applied for the period of March-June 2020 to the specified sectors (Hospitality and tourism; Entertainment, film industry, performing arts; Sports services; Event organization; Gambling).… Social security contribution exemption/reduction shall be applied for the period of March-June 2020 to the specified sectors such as Hospitality and tourism, Entertainment, etc.  Employers will not be liable to pay their part of social security contributions (17.5%+1.5%) during the period, while Employees will only be liable to pay 4% healthcare social security contribution instead of the aggregated 18.5% social security contribution. 2020-05-04 Date accurate as of: 4 May 2020 On March 18, 2020, the Hungarian Government introduced amendments to Hungarian tax and social security law as a response to the economic effects of the coronavirus outbreak. Key measures include: Social security Modified social security rules shall be applied… Financial crisis Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 siha https://home.kpmg/xx/en/home/insights/2020/04/hungary-tax-developments-in-respo…
Finland: Pen­sion cont­ri­bu­tions tem­po­ra­ri­ly lowe­red finland Fin­nish Cent­re for Pen­sions (06.04.2020) Emplo­yers’ ear­nings-re­la­ted pen­sion cont­ri­bu­tions have been tem­po­ra­ri­ly lowe­red by around 2% (until the end of the year). This mea­su­re is fi­nanced by cut­ting into the EMU buf­fer (to a value of €900 mil­lion). Busi­nes­ses whose ope­… Emplo­yers’ ear­nings-re­la­ted pen­sion cont­ri­bu­tions have been tem­po­ra­ri­ly lowe­red by around 2% (until the end of the year). Busi­nes­ses whose ope­ra­tions have stop­ped comple­te­ly due to the epi­de­mic can post­po­ne the pay­ment of their ear­nings-re­la­ted pen­sion cont­ri­bu­tions by three months at the most. The loss will be com­pen­sa­ted by rai­sing the emplo­yer cont­ri­bu­tions in 2022–2025. 2020-04-06 The ear­nings-re­la­ted pen­sion sys­tem quickly beca­me a con­si­de­rable part of the cri­sis ma­na­ge­ment pac­ka­ge in Fin­land. The mea­su­res were agreed on in tri­par­ti­te ne­go­tia­tions between la­bour mar­ket or­ga­ni­sa­tions and the Go­vern­ment. Emplo­yers’ ear­nings-re­la­ted pen­… Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 siha https://tyoelakelehti.fi/digilehti/022020/english-summary-20
Finland: Processing of unemployment benefit applications to be accelerated finland Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (08.05.2020) Based on a temporary amendment, unemployment benefit can be paid without a decision, as an advance payment, for a period of six months instead of the current period of two months. The President of the Republic approved the act on… Based on a temporary amendment, unemployment benefit can be paid without a decision, as an advance payment, for a period of six months instead of the current period of two months. 2020-05-08 Processing of unemployment benefit applications to be accelerated The processing of applications is being simplified in the situation where the number of applications is growing fast. The coronavirus epidemic has caused an exceptionally high number of applications for unemployment benefits to… Unemployment,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, labour markets siha https://stm.fi/en/artikkeli/-/asset_publisher/tyottomyysetuushakemusten-kasitte…
Uruguay: Actualización de información en relación al coronavirus COVID-19 uruguay gub.uy (19.03.2020) El Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas (MEF) anunció que aplazará el vencimiento de pagos de BPS y la DGI. Los aportes patronales al BPS con vencimientos en marzo y abril de los monotributistas, las unipersonales y las sociedades personales con hasta 10 empleados podrán ser… The government reduced social insurance contribution rates paid by employees of small firms (those with up to 10 employees), self-employed persons, and members of cooperatives by 40 percent for March and April; the remaining 60 percent of these contributions can be paid in six monthly installments starting in June. 2020-03-19 Finalizada la sesión ampliada de la Junta Nacional de Emergencias y Reducción de Riesgos, el gobierno actualizó en conferencia de prensa la información en relación a la situación del Coronavirus COVID-19 en Uruguay y anunció nuevas medidas para seguir enfrentando la emergencia sanitaria.… Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19, self-employed cambrosio https://www.gub.uy/ministerio-salud-publica/comunicacion/noticias/actualizacion…
UK: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme united kingdom gov.uk (01.03.2020) As part of the new job retention program (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme), the government will provide 80% of employer contributions to employees with temporary paid leave under the country ’s automatically registered occupational pension plan. (Government contribution … As part of the new job retention program (Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme), the government will provide 80% of employer contributions to employees with temporary paid leave under the country ’s automatically registered occupational pension plan. 2020-03-01 Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 cambrosio https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-re…
China: Social security contributions reduced in response to COVID-19 - Willis Towers Watson china Willis Towers Watson (18.03.2020) Employer social security contributions for retirement pensions, workers compensation, unemployment and health (including maternity) benefits are reduced. The extent and duration of the measures depend on the province, autonomous region or municipality, and… Employer social security contributions for retirement pensions, workers compensation, unemployment and health (including maternity) benefits are reduced. The extent and duration of the measures depend on the province, autonomous region or municipality, and size of the employer’s workforce. 2020-03-18 China: Social security contributions reduced in response to COVID-19 Employer Action Code: Act In an attempt to mitigate the adverse financial effects of the COVID-19 epidemic on employers (especially those in Hubei province), the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, Ministry of… Financial crisis Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19, economic crisis siha https://www.willistowerswatson.com/en-CZ/Insights/2020/03/china-social-security…
Australia: Early access to your super | Australian Taxation Office australia Australian Taxation Office (04.05.2020) COVID-19 – early release of superannuation: Individuals financially affected by COVID-19 can access some of their superannuation early. The withdrawal is tax free.  Eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are able to… COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) – early release of superannuation Individuals financially affected by COVID-19 can access some of their superannuation early. Individuals will not need to pay tax on amounts released and will not need to include it in their tax return. The application is available through ATO online services in myGov. Citizens and permanent residents Eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are able to apply to access up to: $10,000 of their super… 2020-05-04 Unemployment,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, labour markets siha https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/super/withdrawing-and-using-your-super/early…
Australia: Economic Support Payment - Services Australia australia Services Australia (08.05.2020) Economic Support Payment: The first Economic Support Payment is a one-off payment of $750. You’ll get it if you were living in Australia between 12 March 2020 and 13 April 2020 and either: were on an eligible payment (Age Pension, Bereavement Allowance,… Economic Support Payment: A one-off payment of $750. Beneficiaries of social security programs may be eligible to receive 1 or 2 Economic Support Payments, depending on circumstances and types of benefits. 2020-05-08 First Economic Support Payment The first Economic Support Payment is a one-off payment of $750. You’ll get it if you were living in Australia between 12 March 2020 and 13 April 2020 and either: were on an eligible payment had an eligible concession card. You’ll only get 1 payment, even if… Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants siha https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/economic-s…
Bermuda: Unemployment Benefit update | Government of Bermuda bermuda Government of Bermuda (03.04.2020) Unemployment Benefit is newly established and administered through the Department of Workforce Development. The Covid – 19 Unemployment Benefit is for full-time (more than 15 hours per week) employees not currently on Financial Assistance and… Unemployment Benefit is newly established and administered through the Department of Workforce Development. The Covid – 19 Unemployment Benefit is for full-time (more than 15 hours per week) employees not currently on Financial Assistance and provides a payment of 60% of their weekly gross salary up to a maximum of $500 per week. The benefit is for a maximum of 12 weeks in total per employee from the date of application. 2020-04-03 Good Day: I am pleased to begin my remarks by informing the public that the first payments to applicants for the Covid-19 Unemployment Benefit have been made.  The Ministry of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports in just two weeks has assisted the Ministry of Finance … Unemployment,Cash transfers Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants siha https://www.gov.bm/articles/unemployment-benefit-update
Jordan: Defence Order suspending items of Social Security Law jordan jordantimes.com (19.03.2020) Private-sector employers can choose to suspend employer and employee contributions to the country's old-age pension program for 3 months starting in March. In the case where firms will choose to do so, they will only pay 5.25% as contribution rate, instead of 21.75%.… Private-sector employers can choose to suspend employer and employee contributions to the country's old-age pension program for 3 months starting in March. In the case where firms will choose to do so, they will only pay 5.25% as contribution rate, instead of 21.75%. Employers who choose not to do so may instead defer their contributions for this 3-month period and pay them over a period extending to the end of 2023 with no interest. 2020-03-19 AMMAN — As per the Defence Law, that came into force on March 17 against the backdrop of a mounting coronavirus crisis, Prime Minister Omar Razzaz on Thursday issued Defence Order No. 1, suspending some items of the 2014 Social Security Law and replacing them with the order. Razzaz said that the… Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19 cambrosio http://jordantimes.com/news/local/razzaz-issues-defence-order-suspending-items-…
Jersey: Social Security Contributions Covid-19 Order 2020 jersey jerseylaw.je (04.04.2020) Social security contributions for the first 2 quarters of 2020 (those due in April and July) will be automatically deferred by 12 months for employers with less than 80 employees and self-employed persons. (Employers with 80 or more employees who can demonstrate that they… Social security contributions for the first 2 quarters of 2020 (those due in April and July) will be automatically deferred by 12 months for employers with less than 80 employees and self-employed persons. (Employers with 80 or more employees who can demonstrate that they have been severely affected by the crisis may request a deferral.) 2020-04-04 Contribution collection and compliance Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary contribution collection, covid19, self-employed cambrosio https://www.jerseylaw.je/laws/enacted/Pages/RO-038-2020.aspx
Moldova: Unemployment benefits during the state of emergency moldova, Republic of National Employment Agency (10.04.2020) According to the provisions of Provision no. 16 of April 10, 2020 of the Commission for Exceptional Situations of the Republic of Moldova, unemployed persons, including those returning from abroad, may apply for monthly unemployment benefit in the amount… Unemployment benefits during the state of emergency. Persons who have lost their job as a result of the state of emergency are not obliged to fulfil contribution condition. 2020-04-10 Information release on measures to support the population during the state of emergency According to the provisions of Provision no. 16 of April 10, 2020 of the Commission for Exceptional Situations of the Republic of Moldova, persons, including those returning from abroad, registered as… Unemployment Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary covid19, Emergency grants, labour markets siha http://www.anofm.md/news/2020/04/01