UPDATED 3 AUGUST 2020
Updates marked with *
Updated: Ireland, Israel
We take 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 Lexology Coronavirus hub page for the most up-to-date information.
SEE ALSO: Latin America COVID-19 information hub (created by Latin Lawyer and LACCA) covering legislation and official government communications across Latin America.
ARGENTINA
Legislation (full text)
Emergency Decree 260/2020 - Extending state of emergency (12 March 2020) (Spanish)
Emergency Decree 316/2020 - Extension of tax payments (28 March 2020) (Spanish)
Emergency Decree 320/2020 - Extension of rent payments (29 March 2020) (Spanish)
Emergency Decree 325/2020 - Extension of social isolation (31 March 2020) (Spanish)
Emergency Decree 347/2020 - Emergency assistance for work and production (5 April 2020) (Spanish)
Commentary on Lexology
Coronavirus: Argentine Government's Measures
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AUSTRALIA
Legislation (full text)
Privacy Amendment (Public Health Contact Information) Act 2020
Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Amendment Rules (No. 2) 2020
Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Amendment Rules (No. 1) 2020
Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Rules 2020
Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Act 2020
Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus (Measures No. 2) Act 2020
Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020
Structured Finance Support (Coronavirus Economic Response Package) Act 2020
Commentary on Lexology
COVID-19 | COVIDSafe update: legislation and source code
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)
JOINT ORDINANCE NO. 20, OF JUNE 18, 2020 (COVID-19 measures for employers) (Portuguese)
Act No. 356/2020 (Portuguese)
Provisional Measure No. 959 of 29 April 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
COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2 (11 April 2020)
Commentary on Lexology
Parliament Enacts the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy
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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CHILE
Legislation (full text)
LAW NO. 21,225 (Support for Family and SME) (2 April 2020) (Spanish)
Law NO. 21, 226 (Establishes an exception regime for judicial processes in Chile) (2 April 2020) (Spanish)
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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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COLOMBIA
Legislation (full text)
Decree 417 of 2020 (State of Emergency) (Spanish)
Decree 440 of 2020 (Public procurement) (Spanish)
Decree 457 of 2020 (Mandatory isolation) (Spanish)
Decree 488 of 2020 (Labor matters, layoffs and collective vacations) (Spanish)
Decree 500 of 2020 (Allocation of resource and labor risks) (Spanish)
Commentarty on Lexology
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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
Postponement of EU Medical Device Regulation implementation due to COVID-19 (EU Commission)
Commentary on Lexology
Postponement of EU Medical Device Regulation implementation due to COVID-19
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)
Ordinance n ° 2020-321 of 25 March 2020 - Rules on virtual board and shareholder meetings (French)
Commentary on Lexology
Temporary rules to facilitate virtual board meetings
Emergency containment measures and Bill for COVID-19
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GERMANY
Legislation (full text)
COVID-19 Working Hours Ordinance - COVID-19-ArbZV (German)
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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HUNGARY
Legislation (full text)
Government Decree 179/2020 (4 May 2020) (Hungarian)
Government Decree 47/2020 (18 March 2020) (Hungarian)
Government Decree 62/2020 (24 March 2020) (Hungarian)
Government Decree 105/2020 (16 April 2020) (Hungarian)
Commentary on Lexology
COVID-19: The much-awaited new rules of Hungarian short-time working and the State subsidy scheme
Insights on the governmental measures taken in response to COVID-19 in Hungary
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INDIA
Legislation (full text)
The Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020
Commentary on Lexology
Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020 receives Presidential Assent
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INDONESIA
Legislation (full text)
Decree No. 11 of 2020 on the Stipulation of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a Public Health Emergency (Indonesian)
Government Regulation Number 21/2020 dated 31 March 2020 (Indonesian)
Commentary on Lexology
Indonesia and COVID-19: Government Issues Regulation on Limiting Social Interactions
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IRELAND
Legislation (full text)
Credit Guarantee (Amendment) Bill 2020 *
Companies (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Covid-19) Bill 2020 *
The Health (Preservation and Protection and Other Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020
The Health Act 1947 (Affected Areas) Order 2020 (10 April 2020)
The Health Act 1947 (Section 31A- Temporary Restrictions) (COVID-19) Regulations 2020 (10 April 2020)
Commentary on Lexology
COVID-19: €2 billion Credit Guarantee Scheme Enacted *
COVID-19 Fallout: Practical Legislative Measures Introduced to Assist Companies Act Compliance *
Key features of Irish Emergency Legislation
COVID-19: Regulations to enforce ‘stay at home’ guidance
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ISRAEL
Legislation (full text)
Law authorizing the Shabak’s contact-tracking (Hebrew - see commentary below) *
Emergency Regulations (Novel Corona Virus – Restrictions on Activities), 5780-2020 (English)
Commentary on Lexology
New Law Authorizing Israel Security Agency to Track Individuals Amid the Fight Against Covid-19 *
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
Breaking News: Italian Legislation on COVID19 - A Game Changer for Private Debt Funds?
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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NEW ZEALAND
Legislation (full text)
Overseas Investment (Urgent Measures) Amendment Act 2020
COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020
COVID-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Legislation Act 2020
COVID-19 Response (Taxation and Social Assistance Urgent Measures) Act 2020
COVID-19 Response (Taxation and Other Regulatory Urgent Measures) Act 2020
Commentary on Lexology
COVID-19: OIO Urgent measures - Coming soon!
The Government's COVID-19 response: A new law for Alert Level 2
COVID-19 tax relief measures passed under urgency
COVID-19: Insolvency law changes
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POLAND
Legislation (full text)
The Act of March 2, 2020 (prevention and combating of COVID-19) (Polish)
The Act of March 31, 2020 amending the Act of March 2, 2020 (Polish)
Act of 14 May 2020 amending some acts in the field of protective measures (Polish)
Commentary on Lexology
Poland: Law on COVID19 in Poland - Handbook
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PORTUGAL
Legislation (full text)
Decree 20/2020 (monitoring employee temperatures) 1 May 2020 (Portuguese)
Ordinance No. 71-A / 2020 (Support for workers and employers) 15 March 2020 (Portuguese)
Decree 2-A/2020 - State of Emergency enactment - 20 March 2020 (Portuguese - click here for English abstract)
Decree 10-G/2020 (Temporary job protection measures) 26 March 2020 (Portuguese)
Decree 2-B / 2020 - Extension of State of Emergency - 2 April 2020 (Portuguese)
Commentary on Lexology
Portugal enacts new law on monitoring of employees’ body temperature
COVID-19: Main legislative or regulatory initiatives that have been taken in Portugal
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RUSSIA
Legislation (full text)
Decree of the Moscow Mayor No. 68- UM dated June 8, 2020 (phased withdrawal of restrictions) (Russian)
Federal Law of 01.04.2020 No. 98-FZ (Emergency Response Legislative amendments) (Russian)
Federal Law of 01.04.2020 No. 99-FZ (Amendments to the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses) (Russian)
Federal Law of 01.04.2020 No. 100-FZ (Amendments to Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code) (Russian)
Federal Law of 01.04.2020 No. 102-FZ (Amending tax laws) (Russian)
Commentary on Lexology
What employee data protection issues arise as coronavirus restrictions are lifted in Russia?
Russia amends tax legislation due to COVID-19 spread
Russia passes new laws on tightened liability, insolvency, rents, state purchases and medicines
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SINGAPORE
Legislation (full text)
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment) Act 2020
COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020
Commentary on Lexology
Singapore to fast-track Bill granting temporary relief from effects of COVID-19
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SLOVAKIA
Legislation (full text)
Act No. 62/2020 Coll. (Emergency measures) (Slovak)
Act No. 67/2020 Coll. (Financial assistance measures) (Slovak)
Commentary on Lexology
COVID-19: Slovak Government Financial Assistance Measures
Slovakia & COVID-19 & Temporary Legal Protection of Entrepreneurs and New Rental Conditions
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SPAIN
Legislation (full text)
Royal Decree Law 24/2020 (social measures to reactivate employment and protect self-employment and competitiveness in the industrial sector (Spanish)
Royal Decree Law 21/2020 (Prevention, containment and coordination measures) (Spanish)
Royal Decree 16/2020 (Administration of justice measures) (Spanish)
Royal Decree 15/2020 (Spanish)
Royal Decree 463/2020 (Spanish)
Royal Decree 8/2020 (Spanish)
Royal Decree 465/2020 (Spanish)
Commentary on Lexology
Spain: Decree-Law on social measures to revive employment and protect self-employment
PRESSURE POINTS: Measures adopted by Royal Decree-law 16/2020 in relation to insolvency (Spain)
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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SWEDEN
Legislation (full text)
Temporary Law Amending the Infectious Disease Control Act (Swedish)
Commentary on Lexology
COVID-19: Swedish Government Financial Assistance Measures
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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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TURKEY
Legislation (full text)
Law No. 7226 (Amending other existing laws) - 25 March 2020 (Turkish)
Commentary on Lexology
Latest covid-19 measures taken in Turkey as of 14.04.2020
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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
Legislation (full text)
Commentary on Lexology
COVID-19: DIFC emergency employment law introduced
Recent measures implemented by the UAE authorities in response to COVID-19
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UNITED KINGDOM
Legislation (full text)
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
The Civil Procedure (Amendment No. 2) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020 (Possession and Enforcement Proceedings)
Temporary Practice Direction Supporting the Insolvency Practice Direction
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
What am I allowed to do now? The legal extent of the 4 July coronavirus Regulations
A Practical Guide to the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
Legislation Alert (10 June 2020)
The Temporary Insolvency Practice Direction - Preparing for the Side-Effects of Covid-19
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) & Relief Measures
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (28 May 2020)
Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (24 April 2020)
Federal Reserve Bank - $2.3 Trillion Additional Financial Relief Measures (9 April 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)
DOL Temporary Rule Paid Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Commentary on Lexology
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
House Passes $484 billion Bill “3.5” to Refill the PPP and EDL Loans, Hospitals, and Testing
Federal Reserve Bank Issues $2.3 Trillion in Additional Financial Relief Measures
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
Top 10 Things Employers Need To Know About DOL’s New COVID-19 Rules
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