Unemployment
Government makes it easier to receive the R350 coronavirus grant – what you need to know
National Hygiene Program Creates Jobs for Kenyans in Informal Settlements
COVID-19 Support Grant Extended To Dec 2020 – Eligibility Criteria Will Be Revised From Oct 1
New September stimulus payments announced for unemployed individuals
Spain extends COVID furlough scheme to January
Israel expands economic safety net to deal with nationwide lockdown
Tajikistan: Cash assistance for struggling families in Tajikistan amid the pandemic
unicef.org (16.10.2020)
Japan: Subsidy for employers who allow female pregnant employees to take paid-leave
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (28.10.2020) Employers, who introduced a paid-leave programme for female pregnant employees who are recommended by a doctor to take leaves due to stress caused by Covid-19, can apply a subsidy. Eligible employers are who informed employees of the programme and allowed a employee more than five days paid-leave inclusive between 7 May 2020 and 31 January 2021.
Czech: Government extends Antivirus B programme for aiding employers through to the end of the year
Government of the Czech Republic (26.10.2020) The government approved an extension of the Antivirus B aid programme through to the end of the year, i.e. until 31 December 2020. Antivirus B can be drawn on by companies that have had to put their employees on "obstacle at work" leave. The contribution will continue to be provided to employers in the amount of 60% of paid wage compensations, a maximum of CZK 29,000 monthly per employee. Mode B thus remains exactly the same as before.