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As Coronavirus threatens gig workers, Uber presses for new worker classification
Uber Chief Executive Dara Khosrowshahi on Monday urged U.S. legislators to use the current crisis as an opportunity to implement changes to existing employment law by creating what the company calls a “third way” in between employment and contractor status.
Willis Towers Watson develops new feature for tracking pandemic cases against P&C clients’ global assets
“Asia is at a more advanced phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. After months of managing the outbreak and impact of the coronavirus here, there are encouraging indications that some countries in the region are controlling the spread of the virus, whilst others are showing signs that they are commencing the recovery process. This presents an opportunity for organisations to track the receding virus in these geographies and commence planning for the resumption of business operations as soon as it is practical. The new COVID-19 feature in the tool will be beneficial in assisting our clients and facilitate this process,” added Vince Mossfield, Liability Practice Head, Risk & Analytics Asia, Willis Towers Watson.
Caronavirus Pandemic:Sitharaman unveils Rs1.7 trillion economic package for poor,Rs 50 lakh insurance cover for health care professionals
“There will be Rs 50 lakh insurance per health care worker as a medical insurance cover for them for three months. Hopefully, we would be able to contain the virus in this period,” said Sitharaman.
Number of coronavirus cases 649 in India, death toll 13: Health Ministry
Maharashtra has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases so far at 124, including three foreign nationals, followed by Kerala, where the number of cases has climbed up to 118, including eight foreign nationals, according to the ministry data.
Around 84pc working professionals hit by coronavirus outbreak: Report
“A vast majority of urban Indian working professionals claim the Coronavirus has impacted their business. Although cancelled or delayed business trips emerged as the most visible initial impact of the virus, declining sales are expected to be the greatest commercial woe in the future, ” the report highlighted.
21-day lockdown Care Ratings predicts Rs 7.2 lakh crore impact on economy
“Assuming 80 per cent production is lost, and 20 per cent of the economy (that constitutes the essential services and farming) still functions, Rs 35-40000 crore of GDP will be lost every day. Of the 21 days lockout, 14 days spill over to FY21, therefore potential total loss will be in the region of Rs 6.3-7.2 lakh crore assuming 18 working days will be split across the two years,” says the report.
Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug hydroxycloroquine
the country has also banned exports of all types of ventilators, including any artificial respiratory apparatus or oxygen therapy apparatus or any other breathing appliance or device.Last week, it had banned export of certain ventilators, surgical and disposable masks and textile raw material used for making masks.There is a shortage of hand sanitisers and face masks in the market amid the coronavirus outbreak as people resorted to panic buying.
Federal officials reach deal on $2 trillion aid package
The unprecedented economic rescue package would give direct payments to most Americans, expand unemployment benefits and provide a USD 367 billion program for small businesses to keep making payroll while workers are forced to stay home.
Govt monitoring availability of essential commodities in market: Paswan
-There are about 75 crore beneficiaries under the Public Distribution System (PDS),
-As of now, the government has surplus foodgrains of 435 lakh tonnes, out of which 272.19 lakh tonnes are rice and 162.79 lakh tonnes are wheat, as per the government data.
Amid worsening pandemic, Trump pushes to re-open U.S. for business by Easter
The president said the country did not take drastic measures to fight car crashes and flu deaths similar to those it is taking for the coronavirus. He said Americans could continue practicing social-distancing measures, which health experts say are crucial to prevent infection, while also going back to work.
“We lose thousands and thousands of people a year to the flu. We don’t turn the country off,” Trump said. “You can destroy a country this way by closing it down.”