Non-US Employers + COVID-19


I was curious if I could find much out about what employers in other countries are doing for their employees in this outbreak, so I went and searched around. To be honest, it seems that most of the other countries are doing similar things to the best practices of U.S companies. The two countries that I found that had a bit of extra information were France and New Zealand.

The difference for France are as follows:
  • A confirmed case can get convential sick leave + social security allowance
  • Those in quarantine can get 20 days pay through social security (This is similar to regular sick leave, but without a waiting period.)
  • If an employee has a child who is 16 years younger and can't work remotely can qualify for a 'work leave'
  • If an employee is parent to an infected child, they are qualified for a specific leave developed for coronavirus (parts social security + part conventional/legal compensation, both without a waiting period)
  • Employees who suffer a loss of wages due to temporary closures of businesses can qualify for an allowance of up to 70% of their gross wages
The differences for New Zealand are as follows:

  • The government set aside a $12.1 billion budget to support New Zealanders and their jobs
  • The country developed a leave payment schedule + wage subsidy
  • Employers apply on behalf of their employees who are self-isolating
  • These employees can then get payments of $585.50 per week for a full-time wokrer or $350 per week for a part-time worker
  • These funds are available for 14 days
  • It is possible to re-apply if an employee is self-isolated on a second occasion
  • Self-employed individuals can apply on their own behalf
Just some more info for everyone!

-Vicky

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