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Romania: Paid leave for parents during the period when schools and kindergartens are closed

Submitted by mmarquez on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 21:20

legislatiamuncii.manager.ro (14.03.2020) Law no. 19/2020 regarding granting free days to parents for the supervision of children, in the situation of temporary closure of the educational units was published in the Official Gazette and entered into force from March 17, 2020.

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Italy: Italian government proposes vouchers for babysitters and payment of 80% of wages in response to coronavirus

Submitted by mmarquez on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 17:30

time24.news (15.03.2020) To discourage layoffs during the crisis, employees of companies that have paralyzed their activities will be entitled to receive a benefit in the amount of 80% of the salary, paid by the agency similar to the Brazilian INSS. The measure would be valid for nine weeks – that is, until mid-May, depending on the date of approval of the decree. In addition to the compensation, workers would also have their absence from quarantine work considered as sick leave, with the costs paid by the State.

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India: Kerala govt home delivers mid-day meal supplies to kids

Submitted by mmarquez on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 15:51

thenewsminute.com (13.03.2020)

In a gesture of goodwill, the Kerala government has started measures to deliver ingredients for mid-day meals to over three lakh children studying in anganwadis, which have been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is to ensure the undisrupted supply of meals to the students. Since Tuesday, schools, colleges, educational institutions and anganwadis have been shuttered. Exams are being conducted for students in high school. The decision to continue mid-day meals for anganwadi children has come as a relief to many.

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Iceland: Ensuring wages to employees and the self-employed + Child supplements

Submitted by mmarquez on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 11:34

government.is (21.03.2020) The authorities, in cooperation with the Icelandic Federation of Labour and the Confederation of Icelandic Employers, have ensured that quarantined individuals will receive pay while they are in quarantine; however, during that time, other rights, such as sick days provided for in wage agreements, do not apply. This applies to the period from 1 February through 30 April 2020, and it applies to those who are unable to work while they are in quarantine.

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Covid19 : mesure concernant l'accueil des enfants dans certains établissements médico-sociaux de l'Oise | Agence régionale de santé Hauts-de-France

Submitted by gfilhon on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 14:21

prise en charge des enfants des personnels soignants pendant l'isolement et la fermeture des écoles

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Japan: Subsidies for parents affected by the closing of schools

Submitted by mmarquez on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 18:07

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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Additional children care allowance

Submitted by mmarquez on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 15:24

zus.pl (23.0.2020) Additional care allowance is granted for the duration of childcare in connection with the closing of a crèche, children's club, kindergarten, school due to COVID-19. Additional care allowance is payable to parents or legal guardians of children who:

⇒ look after a child under 8 years old;

⇒ are covered by sickness insurance (e.g. employees, contractors, entrepreneurs).

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