US Government approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (Public Law 116-127) to support workers and their families
Specific laws were enacted in France, New Zealand, Ontario (Canada) and South Africa containing a list of essential services that could continue operating during the pandemic.
Employment services were considered essential in France, New Zealand and Ontario.
Employers’ organisations were included in the list in New Zealand.
South African social partners gathered with the government and civil society to present proposals during the crisis.
A temporary Employer/Employee Relief Scheme was developed.
South African social dialogue institution National Economic Development Council (NEDLAC) was called to provide proposals and solutions on the means to mitigate unemployment and assist employees suspended from work.
A new collective agreement sought to mitigate the impact from Covid-19 outbreak for businesses and workers in the metal and electrical industry until the end of 2020.
Key elements of the agreement were the suspension of wage increases and the facilitation of short-term working schemes.
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