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
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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
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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)
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
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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 17 March 2020, n. 18 – Cura Italia Decree (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
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)
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)
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
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USA
Legislation (full text)
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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