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Japan: Temporary exemptions for contributions to the National Pension Insurance

Submitted by mmarquez on

nenkin.go.jp (12.03.2020) Due to the effects of the new coronavirus infectious diseases, it is difficult to temporarily pay National Pension Insurance premiums, such as those who have reported unemployment, abolition of business (closed business) or suspension. Those who meet the requirements of the above may be exempt from the National Pension Insurance premium based on the application from the person in question.

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japan
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Old-age pensions
Contribution collection and compliance
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Japan: Payment of employers' contributions in installments

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nenkin.go.jp (06.03.2020)

For cases where it is difficult for employers to temporarily pay Employees' Pension Insurance premiums due to the impact of the COVID 19 on the business conditions of business establishments: some might be eligible for the "Grace of exchange", which is a system that allows employers to pay Employees' Pension Insurance premiums in installments if there is a risk that it will make business continuation difficult by paying insurance premiums at one once.

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japan
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Contribution collection and compliance

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Japan: Subsidies for parents affected by the closing of schools

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mhlw.go.jp (March, 2020)

Subsidies have been introduced to working parents who must take leave because of closed schools. The ministry is establishing a new subsidy for employers who allow their employees with children whose school is closed due to Covid19, 100% paid leave. The subsidy amount will be 100% of wage paid to employees up to 8330 yen per person, per day.

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japan
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Children
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Reduced waiting time for the Statutory Sick Pay, including measures for the self-employed

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12.03.2020

The Budget announces measures to support people who are unable to work because of COVID-19.

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united kingdom
Global challenges
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Cash sickness benefits
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Ireland reduces waiting periods and increases the illness benefit

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Gov.ie (12.03.2020) The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection are introducing measures to provide income support to people affected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus). 3 major changes have been announced:

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ireland
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Cash sickness benefits

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Germany: Easier access to short-time work allowance

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Federal Government (10.03.2020) The spread of the coronavirus is a major challenge for the economy and the labour market. To address this effectively, the German government has adopted a bill that will facilitate access to short-time work allowance.

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germany
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Employment
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