Jobless face end of the line as unemployment benefits near exhaustion Sep 19, 2009
They go from having some income support to having nothing, and it s devastating to those involved, he said. A U.S. Senate committee heard testimony this week on legislation, sponsored by Sen. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
UIF expects jump in claims from retrenched workers Sep 18, 2009
"If the fund had lost a third of the applications it received, there would surely be a crisis, given the important role that the fund is playing in providing income support to the unemployed," Govender said. According to the UIF's annual report, 62 percent of the 627 244 claims paid out in the 2008/09 financial year were done so within the stipulated five weeks. (Business Report, South Africa)
Concern looms over tax review Sep 17, 2009
ACOSS is pushing for fair and efficient tax reform that removes unfair loopholes and distortions, and an adequate income support system that keeps people out of poverty and assists them into employment where appropriate,'' Ms Martin said. The Treasury confirmed that groups to be invited to the round table with Dr Henry, set to take place immediately after he gives a lunchtime address in Sydney, include the big four accountancy firms - PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Deloitte, and Ernst & Young. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
ISLAMABAD: Launching the ``Waseela-e-Haq`` scheme under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) on Tuesday, President Asif Ali Zardari said it would grant the nation`s poor a once-in-a-lifetime chance to extricate themselves from poverty Sep 16, 2009
ISLAMABAD: Launching the Waseela-e-Haq scheme under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) on Tuesday, President Asif Ali Zardari said it would grant the nations poor a once-in-a-lifetime chance to extricate themselves from poverty. The Waseela-e-Haq loan programme will be awarded through a computerised draw using a list compiled from the BISP and will grant an interest-free loan of Rs 300,000 to the poor. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Pension increases start from Sunday Sep 15, 2009
Ms Macklin said the changes apply to age and disability support pensioners, carers, wife and widow pensioners and veteran income support recipients. She said they were now receiving letters from Centrelink and the Department of Veterans Affairs explaining the changes and new payment rates. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Repossession risk areas in focus Sep 8, 2009
An existing policy also allows people on income support or claiming job seekers allowance (JSA) to apply for government money to help repay the interest on their mortgages. The waiting period for those on income support, or JSA, was cut to 13 weeks some months ago. (BBC News -- UK)
Third-party intervention would raise costs Sep 7, 2009
He pointed out that the Benazir Income Support Programme, Higher Education Commission and the existing basic education and healthcare systems in Pakistan should be considered for the US assistance in the sectors of poverty alleviation, education and healthcare. Gilani also emphasised the importance of the energy sector, calling it his governments top priority. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Cooper: This Recovery Has Staying Power Sep 5, 2009
Its support of demand this year and next dwarfs any such effort in the downturns since World War II. To date, most of the fiscal stimulus has been tax-related, along with other income support. However, much of the stimulus from infrastructure spending and other government outlays is only now working its way into the economy. (BusinessWeek)
New Jobless Claims Fall to 570K Sep 4, 2009
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3, 2009. Drop Was Less Than Expected; Continuing Claims Rise To 6. (CBS News -- US)
Despite spending, US fares poorly in survey of child welfare Sep 2, 2009
Most of what we spend is for health care, so there is less money to spend on income support programs, to keep the incomes of the poor up. We do spend highly on education - but it s off the charts on health care, he said by phone from the United States. (Boston Globe)
Rural vote swings it for Japan's new leader Sep 1, 2009
This had become the ''Achilles heel'' of the conservatives, which the DPJ's most powerful organiser, Ichiro Ozawa, had been clever to exploit with the party's election promises of income support for farming households. But, obviously, that has brought a political debt. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Japan's opposition crushes LDP in landmark victory Aug 31, 2009
Other popular campaign promises included income support for struggling farmers, child allowances for parents, and the abolition of road tolls. In foreign policy, the conservative-minded Hatoyama is not expected to shift Japan away from its close alliance with the United States, though he has said Tokyo will next year stop deploying refueling ships in support of coalition action in Afghanistan. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Ruling Conservatives Crushed in Japan Vote Aug 31, 2009
The Democrats are proposing toll-free highways, free high schools, income support for farmers, monthly allowances for job seekers in training, a higher minimum wage and tax cuts ... "The Democrats are proposing toll-free highways, free high schools, income support for farmers, monthly allowances for job seekers in training, a higher minimum wage and tax cuts. The estimated bill comes to 16.8 trillion yen ($179 billion) if fully implemented starting in fiscal year 2013.". (CBS News)
Opposition seen surging in Japan vote Aug 30, 2009
The Democrats are proposing toll-free highways, free high schools, income support for farmers, monthly allowances for job seekers in training, a higher minimum wage and tax cuts. The estimated bill comes to 16. (USA Today)
Braced for changed Aug 29, 2009
Mr Aso has questioned the DPJ s ability to pay for expensive campaign promises, such as a 26,000 ($280) a month child allowance to push up the birth rate, heavily subsidised schooling, dropping road tolls and income support to farmers. But these counter-attacks may not be enough to quell voters dissatisfaction with the long rule of the LDP and the leadership of gaffe-prone Mr Aso as economic conditions remain difficult. (The Economist)
Japan set for a shock Aug 29, 2009
Instead of wealth trickling down from big corporations nourished with government incentives or huge construction schemes, the DPJ wants the government to start handing cash directly to households in the form of income support, pensions and maternity allowances, in the belief this will create a new kind of strong economic growth, based on domestic demand rather than exports ... Government unemployment and income support agencies simple do not have the budget to pay benefits to the growing numbers... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Will an Opposition Victory Rescue Japan's Economy? Aug 28, 2009
The DPJ is promising an annual $3,300 stipend for families for each of their young children, free education, income support for farmers and the elimination of highway tolls. "We will realize a new economy for human beings," proclaims a DPJ manifesto. (Time.com)
Student shake-up in doubt Aug 27, 2009
THE Government's planned changes in student income support are in doubt after a concession to country students failed to satisfy the Coalition and key crossbench senators. The Education Minister, Julia Gillard, announced yesterday that Labor would postpone for six months tightening the criteria for the allowance so that students who made decisions based on the existing rules were not disadvantaged. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Laid off Mercedes workers eligible for federal program Aug 25, 2009
The program offers case management, re-employment services, training in new occupational skills and trade readjustment allowances that provide income support for workers enrolled in training. Some workers may also receive job search and relocation allowances and the Health Coverage Tax Credit. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
The week ahead Aug 24, 2009
But Mr Aso has questioned the DPJ s ability to pay for expensive campaign promises, such as a hefty child allowance to push up the birth rate, heavily subsidised schooling and income support to farmers. See. (The Economist)
31,529 residents out of work Aug 20, 2009
Those not included are youth, retirees, disabled who are unable to work, people on income support programs, and people who are not looking for work. As we all know, a good economy relies on a growing workforce and low rates of unemployment. (Lake Wales News, FL)
A Dawn Of Police-cum-Military Dictatorship? Aug 10, 2009
Thus, as in our case, where leadership takes little interest in the provision of social services and fast unfortunately so, labour not in the welfare of poorer families through tax relief and income support, could the weakest and most vulnerable people like disadvantaged Gados in society, not surely end up being criminalised as a consequence. We of the Samaritan Research Group believe that with the institutional and legal machinery at the disposal of the State and its agents, Government could be... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
ETS, OzCar to head parliament's return Aug 9, 2009
The government will also use the spring sittings to push through legislation including draft laws on the exchange of criminal history information for people working with children; implementation of the free trade agreement with ASEAN; income support for tertiary students; and the establishment of a national preventive health agency. 2009 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ethan Allen workers losing jobs to get more help Aug 8, 2009
About 250 laid-off workers from Vermont and New Hampshire will get trade adjustment help that could make them eligible for training, job search and relocation allowances, income support and other services. Ethan Allen was a major employer in the region where Vermont, New Hampshire and Quebec meet. (WCAX.com, VT)
U.S. Department of Labor certifies almost 2,000 auto workers in Michigan, Indiana, South Carolina and Mississippi are eligible for Trade Adjustment Assistance Aug 5, 2009
Those who do apply may receive case management and re-employment services, training in new occupational skills and trade readjustment allowances that provide income support for workers enrolled in training. Some workers may also receive job search and relocation allowances and the Health Coverage Tax Credit. (PR Newswire)
Gilani says bureaucrats must help people, not control them Jul 26, 2009
The PM said new jobs were being created to minimise the burden on the poor and the government had initiated an income support programme for wider public welfare. Earlier, the prime minister distributed certificates to 135 civil servants of grade 19 and 20. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
VT, NH govs, reps, call for help for workers Jul 25, 2009
The program provides career counseling, training, income support during training, job search assistance and access to a health coverage tax credit. Workers also are eligible for additional unemployment benefits if they are enrolled in approved training. (Concord Monitor)
Grants boost school attendance Jul 24, 2009
The Black Sash supports some type of income support for those who need it. But the likelihood of such support seems doubtful. (Business Report, South Africa)
Public Information Notice: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2009 Article IV Consultation with the People's Republic of China Jul 23, 2009
At the same time, they considered that the authorities could employ policies to provide income support, retraining, and social programs for laid-off workers. Some Directors indicated that any moves towards trade protectionism should be avoided. (IMF News)
Lamborghinis go faster in China Jul 23, 2009
This change in preferences may well render politically feasible other insurance innovations and increased financing of public goods -- more support for the unemployed with job training, perhaps more direct income support for the unemployed, and more support for intensive education for the disadvantaged. Well, one can dream, can't one. (Salon)
Call for Child Trust Fund change Jul 19, 2009
However, some residential care is means-tested, and so are other benefits that many people with other disabilities claim such as income support and housing benefit. Currently, anyone who has savings of more than 16,000 cannot claim these benefits and those with between 6,000 and 16,000 will receive less than the full amount according to a sliding scale. (BBC News -- UK)
Canada's Manufacturers Call For Additional Stimulus, Larger Budget Deficit Jul 16, 2009
The government should consider measures such as corporate debt purchases and direct income support to offset falling demand from the U.S., said , chief executive of Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. Harpers government is due to update its fiscal plan as early as September. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
UPS chief stumps for free trade Jul 8, 2009
And those workers also could use the help given to employees who qualify for the TAA program income support beyond unemployment compensation and job training. Of course, health-care expenses present another financial burden for displaced workers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Reforming Disability Benefits in On... Jul 1, 2009
At some juncture, the spouse can technically earn enough so the recipient loses their entitlement to income support from ODSP altogether, leaving that person totally dependant on their working partner ... For persons with disabilities that get their income support from another source, such as Worker's Compensation, Employment Insurance, Long Term Disability, Income Replacement Benefits under an auto insurance plan or Canada Pension Plan, the income and assets of their partners or spouses will... (Suite101.com)
Social Assistance Review Promised f... Jun 30, 2009
Rules and Regulations of Income Support Targeted in Review ... This program is geared to those who are temporarily out of labour force and ineligible to receive any other income support, such as Employment Insurance ... Both Income Support Programs Deemed to be a Poverty Trap. (Suite101.com)
Americans' Savings Rate Highest in 15 Years Jun 28, 2009
"Personal tax cuts and government income support have brought consumers back from the dead, but the recuperation period promises to be a long one," said Sal Guatieri, an economist at BMO Capital Markets. The big jump in the savings rate also made Wall Street investors nervous. (Newsmax)
Billions in benefits go unclaimed Jun 26, 2009
The data includes Income Support, Pension Credit, Jobseekers Allowance, and housing and council tax benefits ... However, the take-up of Income Support, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit all fell by around one percentage point. (BBC News -- Business)
Help with paying your bills Jun 25, 2009
income support or income-based jobseeker's allowance and there is a child aged under five in your family ... income support (must include a disability premium) ... you have a child under 16, or are pregnant, and get income support or council tax benefit or housing benefit or income-based jobseeker's allowance or pension credit. (BBC News -- UK)
U.S. Department of Labor announces 1st Trade Adjustment Assistance certifications under new law Jun 23, 2009
Workers certified as eligible for TAA have access to a variety of resources such as re-employment services, job search allowances, relocation allowances and various types of income support. Expanded TAA has resulted in more than 1,200 petitions filed since May 18, compared with137 petitions filed during the same period in 2008. (PR Newswire)
World Bank approves $135 mn for Pak Jun 19, 2009
"This project will assist Pakistan in establishing an effective social safety net system that provides poor people with basic income support.". Simultaneously, the World Bank also approved $74. (India Times)
Around $2 billion expected in foreign aid will be used for social sector development Jun 5, 2009
The government also allowed Rs 70 billion for the Benazir Income Support Programme and Rs 50 billion for the internally displaced persons, Kaira added. sajid chaudhry. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Student backlash prompts challenge May 25, 2009
The savings are being used to fund the broadening of student income support ... She says tens of thousands of students will receive income support for the first time and many more will get higher payments than they do now ... Changes to student income support will bring some equity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Budget changes put paid to all those plans May 25, 2009
Changes to student income support will bring some equity ... Changes to student income support will bring some equity into the system. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Mozambique: Contracts Signed On Nacala Dam Study May 23, 2009
4 million for a farmer income support project. Be the first to. (allAfrica.com)
Rule changes will widen gap for many students May 18, 2009
THIRTY thousand students who work before starting university will miss out on the highest level of income support from the Federal Government under rule changes designed to save $1 ... In the budget the Government unveiled the biggest overhaul of student income support since the Whitlam government in 1973 ... The inclusion of $2254 start-up scholarships and $4000 relocation scholarships for students on Youth Allowance and income support for postgraduates have also been well received. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Teachers' chief to lead studies board May 18, 2009
THIRTY thousand students who work before starting university will miss out on the highest level of income support from the Federal Government under rule changes designed to save $1. 8 billion over four years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Try to live on $32 a day: welfare groups issue challenge May 14, 2009
Mr Swan said neither unemployment nor single parent payments were supposed to offer permanent income support. Related Coverage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Revolution to go ahead a bit at a time May 13, 2009
Under the changes, parents can earn as much as $42,559 a year, up from $32,600, without jeopardising their child's access to income support ... The Government took the "tough decision" to lower the age of independence from 25 to 22, thus reducing the number of students eligible for that type of income support by about 30,000 people. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Press Release: Statement by an IMF Staff Mission on Pakistan May 12, 2009
The roll-out of the reformed Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has started, but will take longer than expected. Regarding monetary policy, markets have responded positively to the 100-basis point reduction in the central bank discount rate. (IMF News)
Youths need to be effectively targeted - World Bank May 6, 2009
The panelist from Colombia, Mauricio C=E1rdenas, Former Minister of Transport and also of Economic Planning, spoke about his efforts to address youth unemployment during Colombia's economic crisis in the late 1990s, when external shocks drove unemployment from 10 per cent to 20 per cent, and youth unemployment to 30 per cent. "We tried two different programmes and then evaluated the results. One programme, called Youth in Action, trained young people for the labor market. We provided three... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Not going home May 5, 2009
MIGRANT WORKERS AND BENEFITS Applications for Income Support up from 4,659 in 2007 to 5,053 in 2008, a rise of 8. 5% Applications approved for further processing up from 840 in 2007 to 993 in 2008, a rise of 18. (BBC News -- UK)
Laid off workers at Bristol company eligible for aid Apr 28, 2009
Eligible employees can apply for benefits that may include job training and income support. The benefits may also include job search and relocation allowances for qualified workers who seek or obtain employment outside their normal commuting areas. (Republican-American)
China to release parcel of important figures Apr 14, 2009
However, government help to households via increased tax refunds and income support from the fiscal package are boosting disposable income and should bolster consumer spending in the second quarter. You have viewed your allowance of free articles. (FT.com -- Markets)
Sole parents have plan B if they don't get increase Apr 11, 2009
The welfare rights network says breaking the nexus would represent "the most significant change to the system of income support since the Social Security Act was introduced in 1947". Ms Beaumont said, "We are bracing ourselves for complaints from parents, the like of which we haven't seen since the harsh 2006 welfare-to-work changes.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Shut out: Many jobless denied benefits; see nationwide chart Apr 10, 2009
"If you can provide some kind of income support for them, then it might generate more spending in the economy," Forward Capital chief economist Richard Moody says. Because the unemployment insurance system is funded by companies, those who are self-employed are likely to continue to be left out. (USA Today -- Money)
Proposed ag subsidy cuts not as harsh for New Mexico Apr 7, 2009
It s not that we don t receive payments, but the payments they re talking about in Washington are direct income support payments that go to crops, said Rhonda Skaggs, a professor of agricultural economics at. The crops that get the biggest share of government subsidies are corn, wheat, rice, upland cotton and soybeans. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Mortgage belt hit as jobless rate surges Apr 5, 2009
In total, 576,888 people, including short and longer-term job seekers, are receiving some form of income support from the Government because they are unemployed, a rise of 17 per cent since September. The May 12 federal budget is expected to reveal a sharp increase in the projected unemployment rate that will wipe out hundreds of millions of dollars of government revenue. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
G20 leaders' statement Apr 3, 2009
We commit to support those affected by the crisis by creating employment opportunities and through income support measures. We will build a fair and family-friendly labour market for both women and men. (BBC News -- Europe)
Press Release: IMF Completes First Review Under Stand-By Arrangement with Pakistan and Approves US$847.1 Million Disbursement Apr 1, 2009
And, they are taking important steps toward expanding the Benazir Income Support Program in order to provide targeted cash transfers for the poor households. Initial developments under the program have been positive. (IMF News)
Questions and Answers on the IMF Pakistan Program Apr 1, 2009
The roll-out of a scorecard as an objective targeting mechanism for identifying poor households has started, which constitutes an important step toward improving the effectiveness of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) ... 9 percent of GDP, and the government agreed with World Bank staff on a reform of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) through the introduction of an objective targeting mechanism. (IMF News)
Statement by U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on American automotive industry Apr 1, 2009
"The Department of Labor is already providing enhanced unemployment benefits to workers who have lost their jobs and additional job training funds to help displaced workers gain new job skills. Our Trade Adjustment Assistance program is available to provide income support, health insurance coverage, training funds and access to wage insurance. We will continue to look for ways to help these workers, their families and their communities. "I look forward to working closely with President Obama and... (PR Newswire)
Zardari says PPP will support PML-N candidate for Punjab chief minister Mar 29, 2009
5 million families through Benazir Income Support Programme. Accountability law to replace NAB Ordinance on cards. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
* EDITORIAL: Forget the PR, just explain Mar 23, 2009
Most of the measures the government has come up with in response to the crisis have been quick fixes, not long-term solutions: consumer vouchers, the Ministry of the Interiors income support scheme for near-poor families, the Council of Labor Affairs immediate back-to-work scheme, the free school lunches for all elementary and junior-high school students and so on. There is the rather belated plan to invest NT$500 billion (US$14. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Benefit fraud pair sent to jail Mar 21, 2009
Swansea Crown Court heard that at various times between October 2002 and January 2008 she claimed housing benefit, council tax relief, income support and disability living allowances. She claimed to be unemployed and failed to declare she was living with Cole at his home in the Sketty area of Swansea or declare any of his assets. (BBC News -- UK)
Indian jailed for falsely claiming benefits Mar 21, 2009
LONDON: An Indian origin woman and her partner have been jailed for falsely claiming grants and income support from the government and using the money to pay for their luxurious lifestyle ... Between October 2002 and January 2008, Bacheta claimed housing benefit, council tax relief, income support and disability allowances. (India Times, India)
