Who is supported from the VND 62,000 billion package? 3
On April 25, the Government announced a policy to support people facing difficulties due to Covid-19 with a social security support package of VND 62,000 billion.
People working in the non-agricultural sector in one of the following jobs will be supported: street vendors, small traders without a fixed location;
The above workers sent requests to the commune-level People’s Committee.
Laborers working as porters at Long Bien market, Hanoi.
Employees whose labor contracts are temporarily postponed or take leave without pay during the term of the labor contract for one consecutive month or more from April 1 to June 30 will also receive support.
Enterprises will make a list of employees, request the grassroots trade union (if any) and the social insurance agency to confirm, then send the dossier to the district People’s Committee where the headquarters is located for appraisal.
People whose labor contract or working contract is terminated from April 1 to June 15 but are not eligible for unemployment benefits, do not have or have an income lower than the near poverty level (700,000-1,000,000
Similar to the above subjects, the employee’s application for support will be reviewed and confirmed by the Commune People’s Committee and the income level will be compiled, a list will be compiled and submitted to the District People’s Committee for appraisal, and submitted to the Provincial Chairman for approval.
The Prime Minister also decided to support business households with a revenue of less than 100 million VND, determined as of January 15, 2020 according to the provisions of tax administration law;
The business household owner sends a request to the commune-level People’s Committee for confirmation of business suspension.
The Government will support employers to borrow capital to pay layoff wages for employees.
The Bank for Social Policies will approve the loan, disbursement will be carried out until July 31.
The Prime Minister’s decision clearly states that, when the loan is due, if the borrowing employer cannot repay the loan, the Bank for Social Policies will transfer the entire remaining balance of the loan to overdue debt and impose a penalty.
People who have contributed to the revolution are receiving preferential monthly benefits;
Previously on April 10, the Government issued a resolution to directly support people facing difficulties due to Covid-19.
In addition, there is also indirect support by allowing businesses to reduce 50% of employees participating in social insurance, and employees stop paying pension and death benefit funds for 12 months.
Hoang Thuy – Doan Loan
