International reports on the effects of the coronavirus and response measures
In addition to states, many regional actors, such as the European Union and international organisations, seek solutions to mitigate the negative effects of the coronavirus on health, working life and employment, the operating conditions of companies and people’s livelihoods.
This page contains links to international websites that discuss the effects of the coronavirus on working life and employment and the related response measures.
European Commission
The European Commission is coordinating a common European response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The EU’s response focuses on four priorities:
- Containing the spread of the virus.
- Ensuring the availability of medical devices.
- Promoting research on medicines and vaccines.
- Supporting workplaces, businesses and the economy.
The Commission has issued practical advice to ensure that mobile workers within the EU, in particular those in critical occupations to fight the coronavirus pandemic, can reach their workplace.
- Coronavirus – EU response
- Coronavirus: Commission presents practical guidance to ensure the free movement of critical workers (press release 30 March 2020)
- Information for frontier workers and posted workers (information sheet, pdf)
- Coronavirus: Commission presents practical guidance to ensure the free movement of critical workers (news 30 March 2020)
European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions Eurofound
International Labour Organisation ILO
The International Labour Organization ILO has assessed the effects of the coronavirus on the global employment situation. The ILO provides updated information on the development of the situation and action taken to mitigate the effects of the crisis.
OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has assessed the effects of the coronavirus and also proposes solutions that support recovery from the crisis.