Eurofound's EU PolicyWatch collates information on the responses of government and social partners to the COVID-19 crisis, the war in Ukraine, rising inflation, as well as gathering examples of company practices aimed at mitigating the social and economic impacts.
Overview of measures by country
Eurofound has identified 76 measures in Latvia in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the digital transformation, the green transition, and companies undergoing restructuring. Most cases fall into the category Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery into a green future with 18 cases (24%). The data collection to date started in March 2020, and data are updated at regular intervals.
This overview was prepared by Kriss Karnitis (EPC) and Eurofound.
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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24 May 2022 |
Right of Ukrainians to engage in medical professions
Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers |
24 May 2022 |
Reduced requirements to work as a taxi driver for Ukrainian refugees
Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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14 April 2020 Updated |
Submission of annual reports
Deferral of payments or liabilities |
23 June 2022 |
Corporate Energy Efficiency Loan
Access to finance |
12 January 2022 |
Support for cultural, recreational and leisure venues affected by the COVID-19 crisis
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
11 January 2022 |
Postponement of tax payments (re-introduced)
Deferral of payments or liabilities |
10 January 2022 |
Grant for working capital flow (re-introduced)
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
29 July 2021 |
Support for shopping centres to overcome the effects of the COVID-19 crisis
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
29 July 2021 |
Support for COVID-19 crisis-affected sports centers
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
17 January 2021 Updated |
Grant for working capital flow
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
26 October 2020 Updated |
Support for tourism sector companies affected by COVID-19
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
16 April 2020 Updated |
ALTUM Loan Holidays Guarantee
Deferral of payments or liabilities |
16 April 2020 Updated |
ALTUM Working capital loan
Access to finance |
15 April 2020 Updated |
Measures regarding insolvency and legal protection processes
Rescue procedures in case of insolvency or adaptation of insolvency regulation |
15 April 2020 Updated |
Postponement of tax payments
Deferral of payments or liabilities |
15 April 2020 Updated |
Direct refund of the overpayment of VAT
Access to finance |
26 October 2020 |
Support for exporters affected by COVID-19 crisis
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
Other initiatives or policies |
16 November 2023 |
Support for livestock farmers
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
16 November 2023 |
Support for economic losses in the fruit and berry sector
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
16 November 2023 Updated |
Support for buildings damaged by hail and storms
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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06 April 2020 Updated |
Idle-time allowance for employees
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
13 January 2021 Updated |
Idle-time allowance for employees (re-introduced)
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
14 January 2021 Updated |
Idle-time allowance for self-employed (re-introduced)
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
14 January 2021 Updated |
Wage subsidy for short time employees
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
26 April 2021 |
Support for beauty care industry
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
05 January 2022 |
Wage subsidy for employees
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
10 January 2022 |
Wage subsidy for self-employed
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
23 June 2022 |
Protection of Employees in Case of Insolvency of the Employer
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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15 April 2020 Updated |
Support measures to reorient business towards the production of disinfectants
Change of production/Innovation |
Company practices |
16 April 2020 |
Hackathon contest leads to the production of Shield48 face shields
Change of production/Innovation |
07 December 2020 |
Latvijas balzams produces hand and surface sanitizer
Change of production/Innovation |
09 December 2020 |
Madara Cosmetics starts to produce hand disinfectants
Change of production/Innovation |
09 December 2020 |
Crafts beer producer Labietis changes distribution channels
Change of production/Innovation |
09 December 2020 Updated |
E. Gulbja laboratory creates automated analysis collection machine
Change of production/Innovation |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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26 November 2020 |
COVID-19 recognised as an occupational disease
Occupational health and safety |
Non-binding recommendations or other texts |
26 November 2020 |
Memorandum on the implementation of socially responsible policies in the commerce sector
Occupational health and safety |
26 November 2020 |
Education workers trade union issues recommendations on organisation of education process
Well-being of workers |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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09 April 2020 Updated |
Allowances for idle time for self-employed
Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme |
14 April 2020 Updated |
Additional child-bonus for employees entitled to the allowance for idle time
Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind) |
10 May 2020 Updated |
Sickness leave paid by state in case of COVID-19 infection
Paid sick leave |
28 October 2020 Updated |
Extension of unemployment benefits to self-employed
Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme |
17 January 2021 Updated |
Unemployment benefit for recent graduates
Income support for unemployed |
Other initiatives or policies |
27 October 2020 |
Creative workers employment program
Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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15 April 2020 Updated |
Cancellation of the advance payments of the personal income tax
Preventing over-indebtedness |
15 April 2020 Updated |
Measures intended to give the debtor additional time to fulfill obligations
Preventing over-indebtedness |
17 January 2021 |
Support for self-isolation in tourist accommodation
Provision of services in kind (e.g. food vouchers) |
26 April 2021 |
One time benefit for each child
Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support) |
26 April 2021 |
One time benefit for pensioners and people with disabilities
Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support) |
26 April 2021 |
Assistance benefit for unemployed with expired unemployment benefit period
Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support) |
23 May 2022 |
Free regional public transport for Ukrainian refugees
Provision of services in kind (e.g. food vouchers) |
24 May 2022 Updated |
Financial support for free accommodation for Ukrainian civilians
Keeping or obtaining a safe home |
24 May 2022 Updated |
Initial accommodation and meals for Ukrainian refugees
Keeping or obtaining a safe home |
14 April 2023 |
Social services and social assistance for Ukrainian civilians
Other humanitarian measures |
14 April 2023 |
Extraordinary guardianship for the minors from Ukraine
Other humanitarian measures |
29 June 2023 |
Scholarships and grants for research or academic work
Access to childcare and education |
03 July 2023 |
Latvian state-funded healthcare for Ukrainian civilians
Access to healthcare |
Other initiatives or policies |
27 November 2020 |
Volunteers platform "Easy to help-Stay at home"
Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support) |
03 July 2023 |
Support from a social mentor to help Ukrainian refugees
Other humanitarian measures |
30 January 2023
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