Industrial Relations and Labour Law

• Egyptian companies have contributed to fight the social and economic consequences of Covid-19.
• Activities ranged from direct donations and gifting of medical supplies to skilling initiative, solidarity programmes for workers affected by the pandemic, youth empowerment.

• Interview to Mr Ali Abbas Seitchi

The Filipino House of Representatives approved a series of Bills related to the pandemic and having important repercussions on employers

• The Costa Rican Union of Chambers and Associations of the Private Business Sector (UCCAEP) promotes the economic recovery
• UCCAEP advocates for the approval of the loan from the IMF, to be accompanied by measures that allow for economic recovery, support for the private sector, job creation and a reduction of informality levels

• Business Botswana provides concrete suggestions for “building back better” through a Guide on Recovery Plan for the Private Sector

• The grant secured by the Israelian Government to all its resident citizens was able to stimulate the domestic economy
• Despite its lack of precise target, some redistribution was ensured by the recipients themselves

• The paper provides a comparison of policy responses based on macroeconomic and pandemic indicators
• This is a useful tool for policy action and advocacy purposes
• 20 countries and their responses by October 2020 were examined

• Two tripartite Committees designed measures to sustain enterprises, employment and economic resilience.
• Ghana’s Employers’ Association was at the forefront of these negotiations and successfully presented multiple proposals to support business and as a result employees.