We have recently updated the ILO website and are in the process of rebuilding a number of pages. You might encounter layout issues on pages as we work on them. Thank you for your understanding while we improve your experience.
Social Protection Spotlight
Sickness benefits during sick leave and quarantine: Country responses and policy considerations in the context of COVID-19
The COVID-19 health crisis has revealed important coverage gaps in terms of entitlements to social protection in case of sickness.
This policy brief highlights the importance of sickness benefits to protect workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and stresses the need for urgent short-term measures to close coverage and adequacy gaps in sickness benefits.
