COVID-19 and the world of work
Country policy responses
For two years, countries have taken unprecedented measures to combat the spread of the disease, and mitigate its effect on the economy and labour market.
Find out the policies implemented between 2020 and 2022 by governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and the ILO in 188 countries and territories aggregated by regions.
Find out the policies implemented between 2020 and 2022 by governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and the ILO in 188 countries and territories aggregated by regions.
- Africa PDF / CSV
- Americas PDF / CSV
- Asia and the Pacific PDF / CSV
- Europe and Central Asia PDF / CSV
- E.U. PDF / CSV
How policies are reported
Country policy responses are presented within the four pillars of action defined by the ILO to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on businesses, jobs and the most vulnerable members of society.Pillar 1: Stimulating the economy and jobs
- Active fiscal policy
- Accommodative monetary policy
- Lending and financial support to specific sectors including the health sector
Pillar 2: Supporting enterprises, employment and incomes
- Extend social protection for all
- Implement employment retention measures
- Provide financial/tax and other relief for enterprises
Pillar 3: Protecting workers in the workplace
- Strengthen OSH measures
- Adapt work arrangements (e.g. teleworking)
- Prevent discrimination and exclusion
- Provide health access for all
- Expand access to paid leave
Pillar 4: Using social dialogue between government, workers and employers to find solutions
- Strengthen the capacity and resilience of employers’ and workers’ organizations
- Strengthen the capacity of governments
- Strengthen social dialogue, collective bargaining and labour relations institutions and processes