Newsletter July, 2020

G20, OECD, ILO underline the importance of social protection measures, legislation & policies during Covid-19

Important gaps in social protection worldwide make it impossible to provide adequate relief during Covid-19
The establishment of a Global Fund for Social Protection is currently under consideration

Belgium: Covid-19 as an occupational disease extended to employees in essential services

Belgian legislation established recognition of Covid-19 as an occupational disease in various sectors, but for a limited period of time;
After consultation, social partners agreed to this new legislation

European social partners demonstrated how to provide practical solutions to deal with the challenges related to the digital transformation in the world of work and to optimise the benefits for enterprises and workers.

They presented a dynamic circular process as well as solutions for different issues linked to digitalisation.

Employers’ representatives presented 10 key messages articulating the private sector needs and perspectives for a fast, sustainable and inclusive recovery.
Private sector led economic growth, a conducive environment for businesses development and resilience; tackling informality with innovative approaches; investment in skills and the role of the private sector within the multilateral system were highlighted as particularly relevant.
Workers’ representatives expressed their 4 priorities, mainly focusing on extended health and safety and social protection.
Governments stressed on the value of the Centenary Declaration as the framework for the recovery.

the possibility to choose where to work has a positive impact on motivation and productivity
the organisation of work has also improved

The company participates in the digitalisation of SMEs and provide some advanced payment to its small and medium size suppliers

Mastercard commits USD 250 million for financial, technology, product and insight assets support in US and other countries.
Additional USD 33 million will be given to reboot Indian SMEs, especially on business digitalisation and access to finance.

Termination of employment clauses in Ontario must be read as a whole and be overall in line with employment regulation, even if they are contained in separate provisions.