Lexology is taking a look at some of the recent emergency legislation and measures implemented by various nations around the world in response to COVID-19. As this is a rapidly developing crisis, please ensure you keep a close eye on the Coronavirus hub page for the most up-to-date information.  

AUSTRALIA

Legislation (full text)

Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020

Structured Finance Support (Coronavirus Economic Response Package) Act 2020

Commentary on Lexology

The Government’s economic stimulus packages explained

Temporary changes to insolvency laws

Government helps the securitisation industry and non-bank lenders compete

Click here to access the Coronavirus hub page for AUSTRALIA

BRAZIL

Legislation (full text)

Act No. 356/2020 (Portuguese)

Commentary on Lexology

Brazil Responds to COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency with Act No. 356/2020

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CANADA

Legislation (full text)

COVID-19 Emergency Response Act 2020

Commentary on Lexology

Department of Finance (COVID-19)

Economic relief measures announced to date

Provincial states of emergency in Canada in response to COVID-19

COVID-19: Emergency Measures Tracker

Federal Government Grants Tax Relief Resulting From COVID-19

Trudeau Responds to Coronavirus by Waiving Employment Insurance Waiting Period

Alberta Government Announces Paid Leave in Light of COVID-19

Order 2020-4251 and the suspension of limitation periods, forfeiture periods and procedural deadlines

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CHINA

Commentary on Lexology

Government policies in light of COVID-19

China offers tax and financial incentives over coronavirus

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EUROPEAN UNION

EU Legislation and Communications (full text)

DECISION (EU) 2020/440 OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK of 24 March 2020 on a temporary pandemic emergency purchase programme (ECB/2020/17)

Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support the economy in the current COVID-19 outbreak

Commentary on Lexology

ECB announces Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program (PEPP)

European Commission Temporary Framework (State Aid)

Patent and Trademark Offices (Global) – deadline extensions

Regulation (EU) 2020/402 of 14 March 2020 – export of the personal protective equipment

Click here to access the Coronavirus hub page for the EUROPEAN UNION

FRANCE

Legislation (full text)

LAW n ° 2020-290 (COVID-19 Emergency Law) (French)

Commentary on Lexology

Emergency containment measures and Bill for COVID-19

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GERMANY

Legislation (full text)

COVID-19 Insolvency Suspension Act (COVInsAG) (German)

Economic Stabilization Fund Act (WStFG) (German)

Commentary on Lexology

The four-pillar protective governmental shield for Germany

Government support available to German businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic

Germany suspends the obligation for companies to file for insolvency

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GUERNSEY

Legislation (full text)

The Emergency Powers (Coronavirus) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Regulations 2020

Commentary on Lexology

The Emergency Powers (Coronavirus) (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Regulations 2020

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HONG KONG

Commentary on Lexology

Hong Kong prudential regulatory measures responding to COVID-19

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IRELAND

Legislation (full text)

The Health (Preservation and Protection and Other Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020

Commentary on Lexology

Key features of Irish Emergency Legislation

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ISRAEL

Legislation (full text)

Emergency Regulations (Novel Corona Virus – Restrictions on Activities), 5780-2020 (English)

Commentary on Lexology

New Emergency Regulations on the Scope of Work Allowed in Workplaces and Additional Updates

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ITALY

Legislation (full text)

DECREE-LAW 25 March 2020, n. 19 – Urgent measures to deal with the epidemiological emergency from COVID-19 (Italian)

DECREE-LAW 17 March 2020, n. 18 – Cura Italia Decree (Italian)

DECREE-LAW 8 March 2020, n. 11 – Extraordinary and urgent measures to counter the epidemiological emergency from COVID-19 and contain the negative effects on the conduct of the judicial activity. (Italian)

DECREE-LAW 23 February 2020, n. 6. Urgent measures for the containment and management of the epidemiological emergency from COVID-19. (Italian)

Commentary on Lexology

Urgent health and safety measures and obligations for employers in Italy

Preliminary remarks on the Italian Government’s urgent provisions for COVID-19

The Cura Italia Decree

Protocol on the Introduction of Safety Measures at the Workplace

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NETHERLANDS

Commentary on Lexology

Dutch Government Emergency Measures – 17 March 2020

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SPAIN

Legislation (full text)

Royal Decree 463/2020 (Spanish)

Royal Decree 8/2020 (Spanish)

Royal Decree 465/2020 (Spanish)

Commentary on Lexology

Royal Decree declaring situation of emergency published (and list of regional emergency laws)

Extraordinary employment-related measures introduced in fight against COVID-19

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SWITZERLAND

Legislation (full text)

Ordinance on Measures to Combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19) (English)

Ordinance on Mitigating the Effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Leases (English)

Commentary on Lexology

The Federal Council’s emergency measures on COVID-19

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THAILAND

Commentary on Lexology

Legal Measures Following the Designation of COVID-19 as a Dangerous Communicable Disease

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UKRAINE

Legislation (full text)

Law of Ukraine No. 530 (17 March 2020) Amending Some Legislative Acts of Ukraine to Prevent the Occurrence and Spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (Ukrainian)

Law of Ukraine No. 245 (25 March 2020) Some Issues of Restrictive Anti-Epidemic Measures to Prevent the SARS-CoV-2 Acute Respiratory Disease COVID-19 (Ukrainian)

Law of Ukraine No. 539 (30 March 2020) Amending Certain Laws of Ukraine Concerning the Treatment of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) (Ukrainian)

Law of Ukraine No. 540 (30 March 2020) Amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine aimed at providing additional social and economic safeguards in connection with the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) (Ukrainian)

Commentary on Lexology

Ukraine Enacts Anti-Coronavirus Legislation

Ukraine takes measures towards COVID-19

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Commentary on Lexology

Recent measures implemented by the UAE authorities in response to COVID-19

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UNITED KINGDOM

Legislation (full text)

Coronavirus Act 2020

The Statutory Sick Pay (General) (Coronavirus Amendment) Regulations 2020

The Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit (Coronavirus Disease) Regulations 2020

The Health Protection (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020

The Working Time (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020

Commentary on Lexology

The UK Coronavirus Act | an overview

Statutory Sick Pay now applies for employees who self-isolate from coronavirus

COVID-19 in the UK: emergency legislation for renters

Emergency Amendments to UK Competition Law to Help Maintain Supply of Essential Goods & Services in Face of COVID-19 Outbreak

IR35 tax rule reform delays

Click here to access the Coronavirus hub page for the UNITED KINGDOM

USA

Legislation (full text)

CARES Act (25 March 2020)

Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act

EXECUTIVE ORDER N-33-20 (California)

S.2301 Protecting Workers with Infectious Diseases (New Jersey)

Executive Order 202.6 (New York)

Commentary on Lexology

Summary of Employee Benefits Provisions in CARES Act (as passed by U.S. Senate)

Overview of Federal Coronavirus (COVID-19) Stimulus Measures

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: FAQs for Employers

The California Stay At Home Order – Breaking It Down

NJ Enacts Coronavirus Relief and Worker Protection Package

What Employers Should Know About COVID-19 Laws in New York

Changes to State Unemployment Laws During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Source: Lexology