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Taiwan: The Ministry of Labor's "Relaxed Real-Time Work Plan" | Taiwan, China | The Ministry of Labor (27.04.2020) The Ministry of Labor relaxes eligibility of "Relaxed Real-Time Work Plan", and those with insurance records within one year can apply for the job opportunities provided by local governments and central authorities. The job includes document sorting,… | The Ministry of Labor's job creation plan. People with insurance records within one year can apply for the job opportunities provided by local governments and central authorities. The job includes document sorting, environmental cleaning, and epidemic prevention-related work, such as measuring temperature and disinfecting the environment. The maximum duration per person is 6 months. | 2020-04-27 | To help a friend through labor difficulties epidemic, Lao Dongbu "ease immediate plans to start work" From now relax Audience, where in the past 1 year labor insurance or employment insurance have insurance record, that is eligible to be timed through the public sector Employment… | Employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, economic crisis, labour markets, youth employment | siha | https://www.mol.gov.tw/announcement/2099/45442/ | |
St. Lucia: National Insurance Corporation Announces COVID-19 Relief Programme | Saint Lucia | stlucianic.org (09.04.2020) To help workers navigate the economic hardship arising from COVID-19, the NIC has moved quickly to put measures in place to provide income support to contributors directly affected by the virus. The program is expected to cost anywhere from $40.1 million to $80.2… | Cash transfer of 50% of insurable earnings (salary amount on which contributions is levied) subject to a minimum payout of $500 and a maximum of $1,500 monthly to persons unemployed as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. | 2020-04-09 | Apr 9, 2020 COVID RELIEF PROGRAM Press Release April 9th, 2020 NIC Takes Extraordinary Measures In Response to COVID-19 Castries, Saint Lucia, March 26th, 2020 - The past few weeks have been difficult for all of us. The Coronavirus Pandemic has put a serious strain on health care… | Unemployment,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | http://stlucianic.org/news/32/96/COVID-Relief-Program/d,nic_news/ | |
COVID-19: Safety and health at work can save lives | International Social Security Association (ISSA) | 24 April 2020 On the occasion of the World Day on Safety and Health at Work on 28 April, the International Social Security Association (ISSA) wants to pay tribute to all the courageous health workers who risk their lives to save others during the global COVID-19 pandemic. | 2020-04-27 | Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | covid19, prevention | btreichel | https://ww1.issa.int/news/covid-19-safety-and-health-work-can-save-lives | ||||
Myanmar: Free psychosocial services | COVID-19 Myanmar | myanmar | Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement (10.04.2020) In order to promote mental health for people under stress due to Covid-19 quarantine isolation, the Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement provides psychosocial consultation services. Contact numbers… | In order to promote mental health for people under stress due to Covid-19 quarantine isolation, the Ministry of Social Welfare Relief and Resettlement provides psychosocial consultation services. Contact numbers are listed by state and region and available from 9:30 to 16:30. | 2020-04-10 | (Google translation) COVID-19 Participants in the Quarantine Program may be under stress because of isolation or other factors related to segregation during the 14-day travel limit to prevent the spread of the disease. Yes. Social Welfare The Ministry of Relief and Resettlement… | Health promotion | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, universal health care | siha | http://www.informationcommittee.gov.mm/covid-19myanmar/ministry-social-welfare-… | |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Advanced pension payment | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | nissvg.org (03.04.2020) Advanced Pension Payment covering 8 weeks of payments. Implementation is on April 3rd, 2020 for the 4-week period March 30th, 2020 to April 25th, 2020. This will be followed by a payment on April 30th, 2020, which will cover the 4-week period from April 27th, 2020 to… | Advanced Pension Payment covering 8 weeks of payments. | 2020-04-03 | Advanced Pension Payment Fashioned an advanced pension payment to safeguard the lives and livelihoods of pensioners and to help them prepare for likely restrictions on opening hours for businesses. As such, the next two monthly pension payments will be made early. Implementation is on April 3rd,… | Old-age pensions | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.nissvg.org/covid-19-and-the-response-of-nis/ | |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Emergency Unemployment Benefit | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | nissvg.org (17.04.2020) The NIS has implemented the COVID-19 Emergency Unemployment Benefit for workers who have been laid-off as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a cap of XCD 2 million, with a fixed amount of $300.00 per month ($75.00 East Caribbean Dollars/USD $27 per… | Insured workers have access to an Emergency Unemployment Benefit for workers who have been laid-off as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a cap of XCD 2 million, with a fixed amount of $300.00 per month ($75.00 East Caribbean Dollars/USD $27 per week. ) and duration is earlier of 3 months and date of exhaustion of funds. This help to provide financial support to approximately 2,000 households and prevent households from falling into poverty or severe… | 2020-04-17 | Temporary Unemployment Benefit The current and anticipated debilitating impact of COVID-19 on the lives and livelihoods of our people require, among other things, targeted, timely and temporary responses by Social Protection Systems. The NIS, which serves as a vital social protection pillar, will… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.nissvg.org/covid-19-and-the-response-of-nis/ | |
Croatia: Wage subsidies to help companies retain employees | croatia | vlada.gov.hr (02.04.2020) The Government elaborated the April package of measures through several conclusions and decisions, as well as legislative proposals, such as amendments to the General Tax Law, the Budget Execution Act, and the Accounting Act, which it referred to for urgent parliamentary… | The government will increase the support for entrepreneurs in difficulties in preserving jobs by paying workers' salaries from HRK 3,250 to HRK 4,000 net. | 2020-04-02 | The Government held its 222nd session today at the National and University Library in Zagreb. 27 points were discussed in the open part of the session. The future depends on each individual, so stay home Health Minister Vili Beros spoke about the current state and activities undertaken with… | Employment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://vlada.gov.hr/vijesti/vlada-na-sjednici-donijela-mjere-za-pomoc-gospodar… | |
Bhutan: Training of Volunteers on Basic Frontline Responders for COVID-19 – Ministry of Health | bhutan | Ministry of Health (23.04.2020) TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS ON BASIC FRONTLINE RESPONDERS FOR COVID-19 As a part of the preparedness plan for the Worst Case COVID-19 situations, the Ministry of Health has been working on mapping out vulnerable populations, resources, and human resources in the country… | The Ministry of Health has planned to train around 300 volunteers from the Civil Service, Desuung and HOPE Volunteers as the Basic Frontline Responders for the COVID-19 situations. This group will be responsible for managing asymptomatic and mild COVID-19 cases in the country. For this, a 6-day training curriculum has been developed and finalized by the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and endorsed by the Bhutan Medical… | 2020-04-23 | TRAINING OF VOLUNTEERS ON BASIC FRONTLINE RESPONDERS FOR COVID-19 By ICT / 23/04/2020 The COVID-19 has been declared as pandemic since early March 2020 after affecting over 200 countries around the world. Bhutan saw its first COVID-19 positive case on 6th March and since then… | Health,Risk management,Shocks & extreme events | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, human resources | siha | http://www.moh.gov.bt/training-of-volunteers-on-basic-frontline-responders-for-… | |
Japan: How to get the ¥100,000 coronavirus payout from the Japanese government | japan | japantimes.co.jp (21.04.2020) Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the handout is meant to be a show of solidarity as the nation hunkers down for what could be a long fight against the novel coronavirus. It replaces an earlier plan to give ¥300,000 to households that suffer a big drop in income… | A cash transfer of ¥100,000 ($930) is planned to be handed out to everyone in Japan. This replaces an earlier plan to give ¥300,000 to households that suffer a big drop in income because of the outbreak. | 2020-04-21 | The following are questions and answers regarding the government's plan to give ¥100,000 ($930) to everyone in Japan amid the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Why is the government doing this? Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said the handout is meant to be a show of solidarity as the… | Social assistance,Cash transfers,Financial crisis | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | siha | https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/04/21/national/how-to-get-coronavirus-pa… | |
VZ-Chile: La solución para el coronavirus es Obra de Todos ¿Desde qué punto de vista puedes ayudar tú? | chile | Una contribución de la Comunidad Visión Zero: La Cámara de Construcción de Chile está ayudando a sus miembros a implementar procedimientos para enfrentar la pandemia que ha afectado a todos los países. Los siguientes materiales, y otros, han sido producidos y distribuidos por CChC y se pueden… | 2020-04-22 | Health promotion,Safety and health at work | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | covid19, prevention | mmarquez | https://www.google.com/search?q=google%20translate&rlz=1C1GCEB_en__892__892&oq=… | |||
Liechtenstein: Short-time work allowance (Kurzarbeitergeld) | liechtenstein | regierung.li (17.03.2020) Im Sinne einer ersten Sofortmassnahme hat die Regierung bereits am 17. März 2020 eine Verordnung über die Ausrichtung von Kurzarbeitsentschädigung zum Ausgleich der wirtschaftlichen Folgen des Coronavirus erlassen und damit die Anspruchsberechtigung auf von… | The government of Liechtenstein approved 50 Million Swiss francs for the support of Short-time work allowances of 60% of monthly earnings. Further, a deferral of the payments of contributions shall be made possible. | 2020-03-17 | Contribution collection and compliance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | rmensing | https://www.regierung.li/coronavirus/2020-3 | ||
France Covid-19 : lancement d’une plate-forme d’entraide et de partage pour les entreprises | france | L’OPPBTP a lancé, lundi 20 avril, une plate-forme d’entraide et de partage pour les professionnels du BTP . Vous pourrez y présenter et consulter des pratiques de terrain mises en place en période de pandémie du Covid-19. Cet outil, qui est entièrement destiné aux entreprises du BTP, vous… | 2020-04-20 | Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | covid19, prevention | btreichel | https://www.preventionbtp.fr/Documentation/Explorer-par-produit/Information/Dos… | |||
Ghana: On Updates To Ghana’s Enhanced Response To The Coronavirus Pandemic | ghana | presidency.gov.gh (05.04.2020) The Ghana Water Company Ltd and the Electricity Company of Ghana have been directed to ensure the stable supply of water and electricity. Government will absorb the water bills for all Ghanaians for the next three months, i.e. April, May and June. All water tankers,… | Government will absorb the water bills for all Ghanaians for the next three months, i.e. April, May and June 2020. | 2020-04-05 | Address To The Nation By President Of The Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, On Updates To Ghana’s Enhanced Response To The Coronavirus Pandemic, On Sunday, 5th April, 2020. Fellow Ghanaians, Good evening. Nine (9) days ago, I came to your homes and requested you to make great… | Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | http://presidency.gov.gh/index.php/briefing-room/speeches/1555-address-to-the-n… | |
Deutschland: BMAS - Einheitlicher Arbeitsschutz gegen das Coronavirus | germany | Sicherheit und Gesundheitsschutz haben oberste Priorität, wenn es um Arbeit in Zeiten der Corona-Pandemie geht. Dem Arbeitsschutz kommt dabei eine zentrale Rolle zu. Bundesarbeitsminister Hubertus Heil hat dazu heute gemeinsam mit dem Hauptgeschäftsführer der Deutschen Gesetzlichen… | 2020-04-17 | Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | covid19, prevention | btreichel | https://www.bmas.de/DE/Presse/Pressemitteilungen/2020/einheitlicher-arbeitsschu… | |||
Colombia: Canasta de servicios médicos para infectados con Covid-19 | colombia | regiones.gov.co (12.04.2020) El Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social definirá una canasta de atenciones para los pacientes con Coronavirus COVID-19, cuyo reconocimiento se efectuará por parte de la Administradora de los Recursos del Sistema General de Seguridad Social en Salud -ADRES-. | The Administrator of the Resources of the General System of Health Social Security (ADRES in Spanish) will cover the costs of a basic basket of services for workers with the Covid-19. This will cover all procedures, drugs, and care services necessary for the treatment of these patients. The resources for the financing of the baskets of services will be from the Emergency Mitigation Fund (FOME). | 2020-04-12 | Artículo 20. Canasta de Servicios y Tecnologías en Salud destinados a la atención del Coronavirus COVID-19. El Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social definirá una canasta de atenciones para los pacientes con Coronavirus COVID-19, cuyo reconocimiento se efectuará por parte de la Administradora de… | Health | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.regiones.gov.co/Inicio/COVID-19.html#features11-3k | |
Uzbekistan: Additional Measures to Support the Population | Uzbekistan | The Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan: - jointly with the Ministry of Health, introduce a daily supplement of 6 percent of the monthly official salary to medical, sanitary-epidemiological and other employees for the period of… | The Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Employment and Labor Relations of the Republic of Uzbekistan: - jointly with the Ministry of Health, introduce a daily supplement of 6 percent of the monthly official salary to medical, sanitary-epidemiological and other employees for the period of their involvement in measures to counter the spread of coronavirus infection; - to ensure timely payment of wages to employees of preschool, general secondary, specialized secondary and higher… | 2020-03-20 | Employment,Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, labour markets | cambrosio | https://mfa.uz/ru/press/library/2020/03/23848/ | ||
Uzbekistan: Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Measures against the spread of Coronavirus | Uzbekistan | mfa.uz (20.03.2020) Creation of an Anti-Crisis Fund under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the amount of 10 trillion soums. It will mainly used to: finance measures to combat the spread of coronavirus infection , including: providing medical… | Creation of an Anti-Crisis Fund under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the amount of 10 trillion soums. It will mainly used to: finance measures to combat the spread of coronavirus infection , including: providing medical and other institutions with medicines and medical devices, protective drugs and test systems necessary to combat the spread of coronavirus infection; covering the costs of quarantining persons at risk or in contact with… | 2020-03-20 | Family benefits,Employment,Safety and health at work,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://mfa.uz/ru/press/library/2020/03/23848/ | ||
Colombia: Se reconoce el Covid-19 como enfermedad laboral para trabajadores en el sector salud | colombia | regiones.gov.co (12.04.2020) Decreto 538. Artículo 13. Requisitos para inclusión del Coronavirus COVID-19 como enfermedad laboral directa. Elimfnense los requisitos de que trata el parágrafo 2 del artículo 4 de la Ley 1562 de 2012 para incluir dentro de la tabla de enfermedades laborales, el… | The coronavirus-19 is considered as an occupational disease for workers in the health sector and are, therefore, eligible to all the existing sick leave benefits. In addition to the normal sickness benefits, workers diagnosed with Covid-19 will also have access to the temporary invalidity subsidy, a cash benefit and to a funerary benefit. | 2020-04-12 | Cash sickness benefits,Health promotion | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.regiones.gov.co/Inicio/COVID-19.html#features11-3k | ||
Malaysia: Additional PRIHATIN SME Economic Stimulus Package | malaysia | pmo.gov.my (06.04.2020) The additional measures are: First, the wage subsidy programme announced on 27 March will be expanded from RM5.9 billion to RM13.8 billion, an increase of RM7.9 billion. Under this additional initiative, all companies with local employees earning a monthly salary each of RM4… | The wage subsidy programme announced on 27 March will be expanded from RM5.9 billion to RM13.8 billion, an increase of RM7.9 billion. Under this additional initiative, all companies with local employees earning a monthly salary each of RM4,000 and below will receive wage subsidies as follows: For companies with a workforce of more than 200 people, we will provide a wage subsidy of RM600 per month for every retained worker. However, the maximum number of workers that a company is eligible to… | 2020-02-06 | Additional PRIHATIN SME Economic Stimulus Package (PRIHATIN SME+) April 6, 2020Speeches SPEECH TEXT YAB TAN SRI DATO’ HAJI MUHYIDDIN BIN HAJI MOHD YASSIN PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA ADDITIONAL PRIHATIN SME ECONOMIC STIMULUS PACKAGE (PRIHATIN) Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamualaikum… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.pmo.gov.my/2020/04/langkah-tambahan-bagi-pakej-rangsangan-ekonomi-p… | |
United States: Impact payments to social security beneficiaries who are not required to file tax returns | United States | ssa.gov (03.04.2020) The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced on April 1 that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an economic impact payment. The IRS will use the information on the… | Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an economic impact payment. The IRS will use the information on the Form SSA-1099 to generate $1,200 economic impact payments to Social Security beneficiaries who did not file tax returns in 2018 or 2019. | 2020-04-03 | Statement from Social Security Commissioner Andrew Saul about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments for Beneficiaries Print Version “I want to provide an update to people who receive benefits from the Social Security Administration. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) announced on April 1 that… | Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2020/#4-2020-1 | |
Philippines: Coronavirus aid: Too little, too slow, too politicized | philippines, the | rappler.com (15.04.2020) Just like many COVID-19 patients fighting for their lives, what the Philippine economy needs right now is a sturdy ventilator for life support. But at the rate government is distributing aid, our economy’s ventilator seems dismally broken. On March 25, President Rodrigo… | 2020-04-16 | Service delivery,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19 | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.rappler.com/thought-leaders/257982-analysis-duterte-coronavirus-aid… | |||
Cyprus: Granting of “sickness benefit” | cyprus | pio.gov.cy (15.03.2020) The “Support Programme” includes the following measure on sickness cash benefits: Granting of “sickness benefit” of an average of €800 per month to workers who are dealing special health issues, cases of compulsory absence from work, persons over 63 years of age up… | Granting of “sickness benefit” of an average of €800 per month to workers who are dealing special health issues, cases of compulsory absence from work, persons over 63 years of age up to 65 years of age, who do not receive statutory pension and continue to work. For the purpose of supporting self-employed workers, the sickness benefit will be granted the same way it does for employees, from the fourth day. | 2020-03-15 | Granting of “sickness benefit” of an average of €800 per month to: i. Workers who are dealing special health issues and fall within the Catalogue that has been prepared by the Ministry of Health, and who must be absent from their work in order to protect their health and not worsen it. The… | Cash sickness benefits | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | cambrosio | https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=12671#flat | |
Cyprus: Suspended Operations Plan | cyprus | pio.gov.cy (15.03.2020) To all businesses that have decided to suspend their operations and to all businesses that will continue their operations and will suffer losses beyond 25% of their turnover, a Suspended Operations Plan of the businesses is applied. The affected workers will receive… | To all businesses that have decided to suspend their operations and to all businesses that will continue their operations and will suffer losses beyond 25% of their turnover, a Suspended Operations Plan of the businesses is applied. The affected workers will receive unemployment allowance for as long as the business will be under suspended operations. A Support Plan for Small Businesses, amounting to €10mn, for businesses employing up to 5 people, under the condition that they keep… | 2020-04-15 | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=12671#flat | ||
Cyprus: Granting of a “Special Leave” allowance | cyprus | pio.gov.cy (15.03.2020) Granting of a “Special Leave” allowance to parents who are employed in the private sector for the care of children up to 15 years old (including the third grade of gymnasium) due to the suspension of classes in schools, both public and private, in nurseries and… | Granting of a “Special Leave” allowance to parents who are employed in the private sector for the care of children up to 15 years old (including the third grade of gymnasium) due to the suspension of classes in schools, both public and private, in nurseries and kindergartens. The “special leave”may last up to 4 weeks. (budget of €20mn, potential beneficiaries 50.000 persons). | 2020-03-15 | Granting of a “Special Leave” to parents who are employed in the private sector for the care of children up to 15 years old (including the third grade of gymnasium) due to the suspension of classes in schools, both public and private, in nurseries and kindergartens. • For the “special leave”, which… | Children,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.pio.gov.cy/en/press-releases-article.html?id=12671#flat | |
San Marino: ISS - Istituto per la Sicurezza Sociale di San Marino: Dematerialized the prescription of medicines: from today the telematic service to request the prescription via WEB is active | San Marino | iss.sm (06.04.2020) From Monday, April 6, the online service allowing patients to request services from the computer, tablet or smartphone is active, without having to go to the Health Center, thus avoiding travel, lines or waiting on the phone. In addition to the "repetitive… | From Monday, April 6, the online service allowing patients to request services from the computer, tablet or smartphone is active, without having to go to the Health Center, thus avoiding travel, lines or waiting on the phone. | 2020-04-06 | Dematerializzata la ricetta di farmaci: attivo da oggi il servizio telematico per richiedere la ricetta via WEB Dematerializzata la ricetta di farmaci: attivo da oggi il servizio telematico per richiedere la ricetta via WEB Da oggi, lunedì 6 aprile, è attivo il servizio on-line che permette… | E-services,Service delivery | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, customer_services | cambrosio | http://www.iss.sm/on-line/home/articolo49014230.html | |
Hong Kong: A very comprehensive COVID-19 OSH Information Pack | Hong Kong, China | The Occupational Safety and Health Council has developed a COVID-19 OSH Information Pack, which includes a wealth of ressources for many areas of economic activity. Some of these ressources are available in multiple languages, such as Chinese, English, Filipino, Nepali and Urdu:… | 2020-04-15 | Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | covid19, prevention | btreichel | http://www.oshc.org.hk/eng/main/hot/infection_ctrl/ | |||
St. Kitts and Nevis: Government injects $12 million into the Severance Payment Fund as part of its COVID-19 response | saint kitts and nevis | sknvibes.com (24.03.2020) As part of its comprehensive stimulus package announced to soften the significant health, fiscal and economic impact the COVID-19 disease (novel coronavirus) would have on the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Team Unity Government has committed to the provision of… | Injection of EC$12 million into the Severance Payments Fund. | 2020-03-24 | BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, March 24, 2020 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – As part of its comprehensive stimulus package announced to soften the significant health, fiscal and economic impact the COVID-19 disease (novel coronavirus) would have on the Federation of St. Kitts and… | Unemployment | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.sknvibes.com/news/newsdetails.cfm/112069 | |
Slovenia: ANTICORONA PACKAGE – current measures to assist employers (update) | slovenia | jadek-pensa.si (10.08.2020) The main measures are, under certain conditions: A full compensation reimbursement of employees’ salaries who have been temporarily laid-off due to the employer’s inability to provide work due to the consequences of the new coronavirus epidemic in the amount of 80%… | The main measures are, under certain conditions: A full compensation reimbursement of employees’ salaries who have been temporarily laid-off due to the employer’s inability to provide work due to the consequences of the new coronavirus epidemic in the amount of 80% of the basic salary, and the exemption of payment of contributions tied to salary compensations, both to the maximum mentioned amount; A full compensation reimbursement for employees’ salaries for their absence due to force… | 2020-04-10 | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | cambrosio | https://www.jadek-pensa.si/en/anticorona-package-current-measures-to-assist-emp… | ||
Sénégal: Paiement des factures d'électricité : La mesure est à "effet immédiat" | senegal | aps.sn (06.04.2020) L’Etat a décidé de prendre en charge les dépenses pour une valeur de 15, 5 milliards de francs Cfa pour le paiement des factures d’électricité des ménages abonnés à la tranche sociale pour un bimestre, soit environ 975 522 ménages. Un montant de 3 milliards est également… | Providing utility subsidy to vulnerable groups to pay for electricity and water bills for two months starting in May 2020. | 2020-04-06 | Dakar, 6 avr (APS) - La décision des autorités sénégalaises consistant à prendre en charge le paiement des factures d’électricité des ménages abonnés à la tranche sociale, pour un bimestre, est à "effet immédiat", a annoncé lundi, le ministre du Pétrole et des Energies, Mouhamadou Makhtar Cissé… | Family benefits,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | http://aps.sn/actualites/economie/energie/article/paiement-des-factures-d-elect… | |
Niger: Baisse de la croissance, deux décès et premiers cas hors Niamey | niger | voaafrique.com (01.4.2020) Pour lutter contre l'épidémie de coronavirus, le président du Niger Mahamadou Issoufou avait déjà annoncé la semaine dernière des distributions gratuites et des ventes à prix réduits de vivres pour soutenir les personnes vulnérables, et la prise en charge par l'Etat des… | To tackle the coronavirus epidemic, Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou had already announced last week free distributions and sales of food at reduced prices to support vulnerable people, and the assumption by the State of payment of electricity and water bills for the social sectors for the months of April and May. | 2020-04-01 | La croissance économique du Niger devrait baisser fortement en 2020 à cause de l'épidémie de coronavirus, a annoncé mardi soir le ministre des Finances Mamadou Diop à la télévision publique, annonçant d'importantes mesures de soutien dans ce pays parmi les plus pauvres du monde. "En raison de… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.voaafrique.com/a/coronavirus-au-niger-baisse-de-la-croissance-deux-… | |
Deutschland: "Best Practice" gegen Corona-Infektionen | germany | Die BGHW hat eine Sammlung von Praxisbeispielen zur Bekämpfung der Corona-Infektionen aus dem HANDEL für den HANDEL auf ihrer Webseite veröffentlicht. Diese Beispiele sollen Ihnen Anregungen geben, wenn Sie Lösungen für ähnliche arbeitstechnische Probleme suchen. Hier geht's… | 2020-04-14 | Health,Occupational accidents and diseases | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | covid19, prevention | btreichel | https://www.bghw.de/die-bghw/faq/faqs-rund-um-corona/spezielle-fragen-fuer-besc… | |||
Uganda: NSSF Extends Amnesty to Businesses Facing Economic Distress | uganda | nssfug.org (31.03.2020) The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Uganda will allow Ugandian businesses/employers facing economic distress due to COVID-19 to reschedule NSSF contributions for the next 3 months without accumulating a penalty with effect from the 31st of March. However… | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) of Uganda will allow Ugandian businesses/employers facing economic distress due to COVID-19 to reschedule NSSF contributions for the next 3 months without accumulating a penalty with effect from the 31st of March. | 2020-03-31 | Kampala: March 31, 2020: - The National Social Security Fund has today 31st March 2020, announced measures to allow businesses/employers facing economic distress to reschedule their NSSF contributions for the next three months without accumulating a penalty. This is in support of the… | Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Employers-ask-government-to--suspend-NS… | |
México: Campaña del Gobierno de México para enfrentar el Cornavirus | mexico | El Gobierno de México ha desarrollado una campaña de comunicación preventiva y reactiva contra el COVID-19. En la página web del gobierno mexicano (https://coronavirus.gob.mx) está disponible una variedad de documentos y videos para diferentes grupos objetivo, que educan e informan sobre el… | 2020-04-14 | Occupational accidents and diseases | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | covid19, prevention | btreichel | https://coronavirus.gob.mx/ | |||
Djibouti: Ministry of Social Affairs Continues to Provide Food Vouchers to the Needy (COVID-19) | djibouti | alqarn.dj (02.04.2020) As part of the humanitarian and social response to preventive measures against the outbreak of the Corona epidemic and its efforts to reduce the social and economic impact of this epidemic on citizens, the Ministry of Social Affairs implemented a program to distribute… | As part of the humanitarian and social response to preventive measures against the outbreak of the Corona epidemic and its efforts to reduce the social and economic impact of this epidemic on citizens, the Ministry of Social Affairs implemented a program to distribute food coupons. Thousands of food coupons have so far benefited thousands of needy families in various neighborhoods of the capital. | 2020-04-02 | As part of the humanitarian and social response to preventive measures against the outbreak of the Corona epidemic and its efforts to reduce the social and economic impact of this epidemic on citizens, the Ministry of Social Affairs is continuing its program to distribute food coupons, which… | Family benefits,Social assistance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family, poverty | cambrosio | http://www.alqarn.dj/site/more/10090 | |
Rwanda to deliver free food to 20 000 households during coronavirus lockdown | rwanda | iol.co.za (30.03.2020) Rwanda has formulated a social protective plan for the delivery of free food to at least 20 000 households in the capital Kigali. The door-to-door delivery is meant to mitigate the impact of a lockdown implemented on March 21 by the government, aimed at limiting the spread… | Delivery of free food to at least 20 000 households in the capital Kigali. | 2020-03-30 | Cape Town - Rwanda has formulated a social protective plan for the delivery of free food to at least 20 000 households in the capital Kigali. The door-to-door delivery is meant to mitigate the impact of a lockdown implemented on March 21 by the government, aimed at limiting the spread of the… | Family benefits | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | https://www.iol.co.za/news/africa/rwanda-to-deliver-free-food-to-20-000-househo… | |
China: The National Health Commission adds Covid-19 prevention measures in the workplace | china | nhc.gov.cn (20.01.2020) According to the relevant provisions of the Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, based on the current understanding of the etiology, epidemiology, and clinical characteristics of new coronavirus-infected pneumonia, the State Council approved the… | The NHC (National Health Commission) issued a notice stating that even though pneumonia caused by the coronavirus should be included in Class B under the PRC Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Law (PTID), and so, employers must follow the more aggressive prevention and control measures listed for infectious diseases under Class A. | 2020-01-20 | The NHC (National Health Commission) issued a notice stating that even though pneumonia caused by the coronavirus should be included in Class B under the PRC Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Law (PTID), employers must follow the more aggressive prevention and control measures… | Health promotion,Safety and health at work | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | http://www.nhc.gov.cn/jkj/s7916/202001/44a3b8245e8049d2837a4f27529cd386.shtml | |
Monaco: Modalités de demande du Revenu Minimum Extraordinaire | monaco | gouv.mc (01.04.2020) Les Services de l’Etat mettent en œuvre dès aujourd’hui, le Revenu Minimum Extraordinaire, mesure annoncée par le Gouvernement princier pour venir en aide aux travailleurs indépendants disposant d’une autorisation d’exercer en nom propre, qui subissent une baisse de leur… | The State is implementing as of 1 April, the Extraordinary Minimum Income, a measure announced by the Government to help self-employed workers who are experiencing a decline in their activity impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, to the point of depriving them of any resources. The aim is to grant an Extraordinary Minimum Income of a lump sum of €1800 to self-employed workers who would find themselves without income in this unprecedented economic situation. | 2020-04-01 | Les Services de l’Etat mettent en œuvre dès aujourd’hui, le Revenu Minimum Extraordinaire, mesure annoncée par le Gouvernement princier pour venir en aide aux travailleurs indépendants disposant d’une autorisation d’exercer en nom propre, qui subissent une baisse de leur activité impactée par la… | Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.gouv.mc/Action-Gouvernementale/Coronavirus-Covid-2019/Actualites/Mo… | |
Malta: COVID-19 Update: More fiscal measures to support businesses and individuals in Malta | malta | whpartners.eu (24.03.2020) Salary and wage support for Maltese employers The forms of assistance which will be available to employers in these situations for the time being are the following: A financial allocation to employers of €350 for each employee who has been required to take quarantine… | The forms of assistance which will be available to employers in these situations for the time being are the following: A financial allocation to employers of €350 for each employee who has been required to take quarantine leave, in line with new regulations. Financial compensation in respect of salaries payable by business which were directly affected by governmental closure orders, subject to an €800 per month, for businesses and self-employed persons which were most affected by the Government… | 2020-03-24 | COVID-19 Update: More fiscal measures to support businesses and individuals in Malta COVID-19 24 Mar 2020 On March 18, 2020, the Prime Minister of Malta, Finance Minister Scicluna and Economy Minister Schembri announced certain economic measures to support Maltese businesses in an attempt to… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, self-employed | cambrosio | http://whpartners.eu/news/coronavirus-update-more-fiscal-measures-to-support-bu… | |
Bahamas: Sickness benefit to employees quarantined | bahamas | nib-bahamas.com (20.03.2020) The National Insurance Act & Regulations provides for the payment of Sickness Benefit when a worker is quarantined. Employees with at least 40 contributions to the NIB, have a doctor's certificate and the employer's confirmation. The benefit is 60% of the insured's… | The National Insurance Act & Regulations provides for the payment of Sickness Benefit when a worker is quarantined. Employees with at least 40 contributions to the NIB, have a doctor's certificate and the employer's confirmation. The benefit is 60% of the insured's average insured income and is payable for 14 days. | 2020-03-20 | Cash sickness benefits | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/pressstatement-covid-19-sickness-qurantined | ||
Bahamas: Early pension payments | bahamas | nib-bahamas.com (02.04.2020) The National Insurance Board is anticipating the old-age pension payments. | The National Insurance Board is anticipating the old-age pension payments. | 2020-04-02 | Old-age pensions | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://www.nib-bahamas.com/NIB-News/early-pension-payment-april-2020 | ||
Tunisie: La CNSS annonce des mesures exceptionnelles | tunisia | businessnews.com.tn (23.03.2020) La Caisse nationale a appelé les non-salariés détenteurs d’une carte bancaire à ne pas se déplacer et à verser leurs cotisations sur le site internet de la CNSS : www.cnss.tn. Les employeurs qui détiennent un certificat électronique sont aussi appelés à… | The Caisse Nationale has called on non-salaried bank card holders not to commute and to pay their contributions on the CNSS website: www.cnss.tn. Employers who hold an electronic certificate are also called upon to subscribe remotely to the wage declaration service and pay their contributions on the website as well. | 2020-03-23 | Mars 2020, ses adhérents, employeurs et non-salariés, que les déclarations de salaire et les versements des cotisations au titre du premier trimestre de 2020 se tiendront dans les délais habituels soit le 1er avril. La CNSS a précisé que les cotisations supportées par les… | E-services,Contribution collection and compliance | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | contribution collection, covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.businessnews.com.tn/la-cnss-annonce-des-mesures-exceptionnelles,520… | |
Anguilla: Payment of social security contributions now online | anguilla | ssbai.com (01.04.2020) In adherence to the safety protocols our Office is currently closed to the public until further notice. However, in an effort to continue serving you and ensure business continuity, the Board has introduced the measures outlined below, as we closely monitor the developments… | Employers and Self-Employed persons can now make their contribution payments online via the NCBA Online/Internet Banking service. | 2020-04-01 | Dear Valued Customers & Stakeholders At the Social Security Board, you can be certain that we are committed to doing everything in our power to support you during these uncertain times. In adherence to the safety protocols our Office is currently closed to the public until further notice.… | E-services | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | mmarquez | https://ssbai.com/post.php?post_id=72 | |
Belgium: telework will not impact applicable legislation | belgium | The increased use of teleworking due to the coronavirus will not be taken into account for the determination of the applicable social security legislation. | Frontier workers having to telework due to coronavirus-related measures will remain insured in the country of their activity. The share of the activity deployed in the home country will not be considered in the determination of the applicable legislation. | 2020-04-08 | COVID-19 pandemic and applicable legislation Summary Context Belgian decision Policy of the NSSO Formalities Bilateral agreements and Certificates of Coverage Other Member States Mandatory Limosa declaration in case of teleworking Context … | Extension of coverage,Migration | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, international_agreement | pgirard | https://campaigns.eranova.fgov.be/r-e33c933a58f482a1f5e94058dffccb5d5be5cda09d7… | |
Maroc: Communiqué de la CNSS pour inciter ses clients à ne pas se déplacer aux agences en vue de lutter contre la propagation du Coronavirus | morocco | cnss.ma (19.03.2020) Dans le cadre des mesures préventives annoncées par les autorités compétentes la Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale (CNSS) a mis en place une série de mesures exceptionnelles destinées à réduire les déplacements des affiliés et à garantir leur sécurité et celle du personnel… | - The follow-up of the state of progress of the treatment of the files is possible via the insured portal, the mobile application MA CNSS and the call center Allo Damane; - Orientation of the customers towards the call center, the vocal server, a new version of the CNSS Site, the portals of the CNSS, the application Smarthpone Ma.cnss and the official Facebook page of the CNSS. | 2020-03-19 | Dans le cadre des mesures préventives annoncées par les autorités compétentes visant à faire face à la pandémie du Coronavirus COVID-19, soucieuse de la sécurité sanitaire de ses clients et compte tenu de l’importance que revêtent les prestations servies par la Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale… | E-services | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, mobile technologies | cambrosio | https://www.cnss.ma/fr/content/communiqu%C3%A9-de-la-cnss-pour-inciter-ses-clie… | |
Maroc: Mesures entreprises par le Comité de Veille Economique pour soutenir les Salariés | morocco | finances.gov.ma (28.03.2020) Le fonds spécial pour la gestion de la pandémie du Coronavirus « La Covid19 » a été créé à l’effet de prendre en charge les dépenses de mise à niveau du dispositif médical, et de soutenir l’économie marocaine et ses acteurs face aux retombées négatives de cette… | The Economic Watch Committee (set up to deal with the pandemic), has taken, among other measures aimed at preserving the buying power of employees, the following measures: - granting a net monthly lump-sum allowance from March 15 to June 30, 2020, of MAD 1,000 for the month of March 2020 and MAD 2,000 for the months of April, May and June 2020. This indemnity concerns employees declared to the CNSS for February 2020, in temporary work suspension and belonging to companies in difficulty; -… | 2020-03-28 | Dans ce cadre, et après des concertations et des réunions permanentes, le Comité de Veille Economique a décidé l’octroi d’une indemnité forfaitaire mensuelle nette de 2.000 DH en plus du bénéfice des prestations relatives à l’assurance maladie obligatoire et aux allocations familiales au profit des… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | cambrosio | https://www.finances.gov.ma/Fr/Pages/detail-actualite.aspx?fiche=4990 | |
Gabon : Ali Bongo dégage 250 milliards de FCFA pour faire face aux conséquences du Coronavirus | gabon | conjonctureseconomiques.com (04.04.2020) Le président gabonais dégage 250 milliards de FCFA pour faire face aux conséquences du Coronavirus. Pour les personnes les plus fragiles et économiquement faibles, l’État injectera quatre milliards de FCFA par mois, pour le règlement des factures d’… | For the most fragile and economically weak, the State will inject CFAF 4 billion per month for the payment of electricity bills and CFAF 2 billion for all water bills. Any landlord will suspend, for the duration of the partial confinement, the collection of rents from people with no income, the list of whom will be drawn up later by the Government; an aid fund of CFAF 2.5 billion will be set up to compensate for the losses of the small landlords resulting from the previous measure; land… | 2020-04-04 | Le chef de l’Etat gabonais, Ali Bongo Ondimba vient d’annoncer une série de mesures d’accompagnement dans le cadre de la lutte contre la pandémie du Coronavirus. Elles ont été déclinées dans son adresse à la nation, ce 04 avril 2020. A travers cette sortie, Ali Bongo a réitéré le soutien de de l’… | Social assistance,Cash transfers | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19, family | cambrosio | http://conjonctureseconomiques.com/index.php/2020/04/04/gabon-ali-bongo-degage-… | |
European Union: Frontier workers and posted workers | european union | - Frontier workers should remain insured in the country of their employment, even in case of telework or partial unemployment. Some countries have also concluded special agreements in this sense, even in the event that work in the home country exceeds 25%. - Posted workers, whose posted activity started before the outbreak of the pandemic remain entitled to social security benefits from the member state where they pay social security contributions, and not from the member state where… | 2020-04-08 | 30 March 2020 #coronavirus Are you a frontier worker? You are a frontier worker if you work in a Member State different than your Member State of residence (meaning that you go to work in one country, and return regularly to the country where you reside). In case of unemployment, different… | Extension of coverage,Migration | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published Measures summary | covid19 | pgirard | |||
Corona-Fall im Betrieb – Was ist zu tun? | germany | Diese Frage kann sich aktuell in jedem Betrieb stellen: Was ist zu tun, wenn ein Mitarbeiter oder eine Mitarbeiterin sich mit dem Corona-Virus infiziert hat oder der begründete Verdacht auf eine Infektion besteht. Eine neue Broschüre von Berufsgenossenschaften und Unfallkassen nennt die richtigen… | 2020-04-08 | in Pandemieplan hilft: Auch Unternehmen, die noch keinen Pandemieplan erstellt haben, können dies jetzt noch tun. Er legt zum Beispiel fest, wer die Ansprechpartner im Betrieb sind und wie die interne Kommunikation erfolgen soll. Welche Hygienemaßnahmen getroffen werden und wie die… | Occupational accidents and diseases | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | covid19, prevention | btreichel | https://www.dguv.de/de/mediencenter/pm/pressearchiv/2020/quartal_2/details_2_38… | ||
Germany-BGHW: Aushänge für Kassen und Bedientheken auf Englisch und Türkisch | turkey, germany | Die Berufsgenossenschaft für Handel und Warenlogistik hat ihre speziellen Sicherheitshinweise für die Handels- und Warenlogistikbranche nun auch in Englisch und Türkisch veröffentlicht. **** The German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the Trade and Logistics industry… | 2020-04-08 | Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | covid19, prevention | btreichel | https://www.bghw.de/die-bghw/faq/faqs-rund-um-corona/spezielle-fragen-fuer-besc… | |||
COVID actions for the workplace from ILO, IOE and ITUC | The international occupational safety and health comunity has developped a set of guides, actions and sources of information to formulate COVID-19 responses for the workplace. Here are the links to their websites: International Labour Office (ILO) International Organisation of… | 2020-04-08 | Occupational accidents and diseases,Prevention of occupational risks | Proposition_SS_Monitor_covid19, Published_SS_Monitor_covid19_ Prevention | covid19, prevention | btreichel |