Employee Benefits in Latvia

Published: Sep, 2014 | Pages: 61 | Publisher: Timetric
Industry: Insurance | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)


Synopsis
The report provides in-depth industry analysis, information and insights of the employee benefits in Latvia, including:
An overview of the state and compulsory benefits in Latvia
Detailed information about the private benefits in Latvia
Insights into various central institutions responsible for the administration of the different branches of social security 
The regulatory framework and recent regulations of the Latvian employee benefits 

Summary
The social security system in Latvia is classified into three categories: state social insurance, social assistance, and the social service system. The state social insurance system covers legislation on social insurance, maternity and sickness insurance, state pensions, mandatory social insurance against accidents, and insurance against unemployment. Social assistance and the social service system are regulated by the Law on State Social Benefits and Law on Social Services and Social Assistance. The Latvian pension system is divided into three pillars: the first is a notional defined-contribution (DC) system which works on pay-as-you-go (PAYG) basis, the second is a funded mandatory pillar, and the third is a voluntary private occupational and individual pension system. Reformation of pensions began in Latvia in 1991, and it was the first Central and Eastern European country to restructure the first pillar of its pension system. 
Scope
This report provides a detailed analysis of employee benefits in Latvia:
It offers a detailed analysis of the key government-sponsored employee benefits, along with private benefits
It covers an exhaustive list of employee benefits, including retirement benefits , death in service benefits, long-term disability benefits, short-term sickness benefits, medical benefits, workmen's compensation, maternity and paternity benefits, family benefits, minimum resources, unemployment and private benefits
It highlights the economic and regulatory situations relating to employee benefits in Latvia 
Reason To Buy
 Make strategic decisions using in-depth information related to Latvian employee benefits
Assess the Latvian employee benefits market, including state and compulsory benefits and private benefits
Gain insights into the key employee benefit schemes offered by private employers in Latvia
Gain insights into key regulations governing Latvian employee benefits, and their impact on companies 
Key Highlights
 The Latvian social security system covers a large proportion of the population, and plays a significant role in the country's employee benefits market
The Latvian social security system is organized by the Ministry of Welfare and consists of 11 branches
The voluntary private pillar in Latvia started its operations in 1998, and contributions to pension funds are directly made by participants or employers
Only 5% of Latvian companies offer voluntary occupational schemes

 1 Executive Summary
2 Introduction
2.1 What is this Report About?
2.2 Definitions
3 Country Statistics
4 Overview of Employee Benefits in Latvia
5 Regulations
6 State and Compulsory Benefits
6.1 Retirement Benefits
6.1.1 Introduction
6.1.2 Eligibility
6.1.3 Age
6.1.4 Benefits
6.1.5 Payment options
6.1.6 Typical employer practice
6.1.7 Employee and employer contributions
6.1.8 Taxation
6.2 Death in Service
6.2.1 Introduction
6.2.2 Eligibility
6.2.3 Benefits
6.2.4 Payment options
6.2.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.2.6 Taxation
6.3 Long-term Disability Benefits
6.3.1 Introduction
6.3.2 Eligibility
6.3.3 Benefits
6.3.4 Payment options
6.3.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.3.6 Taxation
6.4 Short-term Sickness Benefits
6.4.1 Introduction
6.4.2 Eligibility
6.4.3 Benefits
6.4.4 Payment options
6.4.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.4.6 Taxation
6.5 Medical Benefits
6.5.1 Introduction
6.5.2 Eligibility
6.5.3 Benefits
6.5.4 Payment options
6.5.5 Taxation
6.6 Workmen's Compensation
6.6.1 Introduction
6.6.2 Eligibility
6.6.3 Benefits
6.6.4 Payment options
6.6.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.6.6 Taxation
6.7 Maternity and Paternity Benefits
6.7.1 Introduction
6.7.2 Eligibility
6.7.3 Benefits
6.7.4 Payment options
6.7.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.7.6 Taxation
6.8 Family Benefits
6.8.1 Introduction
6.8.2 Eligibility
6.8.3 Benefits
6.8.4 Payment options
6.8.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.8.6 Taxation
6.9 Minimum Resources
6.9.1 Introduction
6.9.2 Eligibility
6.9.3 Benefits
6.9.4 Payment options
6.9.5 Taxation
6.1 Long-term Care Insurance
6.10.1 Introduction
6.10.2 Eligibility
6.10.3 Benefits
6.10.4 Payment options
6.10.5 Taxation
6.11 Unemployment
6.11.1 Introduction
6.11.2 Eligibility
6.11.3 Benefits
6.11.4 Payment Options
6.11.5 Employee and employer contributions
6.11.6 Taxation
7 Private Benefits
7.1 Retirement Benefits
7.2 Medical Benefits
7.3 Other Benefits
8 Macroeconomic Indicators
8.1 Economic Performance
8.1.1 GDP at constant prices (US$)
8.1.2 GDP per capita at constant prices (US$)
8.1.3 GDP at current prices (US$)
8.1.4 GDP per capita at current prices (US$)
8.1.5 GDP by key sector
8.1.6 Inflation rate
8.1.7 Annual average exchange rate US$-EUR
8.1.8 Unemployment rate
8.1.9 Gross tiol disposable income
8.2 Demographics
8.2.1 Total population
8.2.2 Labor force
8.2.3 Urban and rural populations
9 Appendix
9.1 Methodology
9.2 Contact Timetric
9.3 About Timetric
9.4 Timetric's Services
9.5 Disclaimer


List of Tables
Table 1: Definitions
Table 2: Latvia - Country Statistics
Table 3: Latvian Workmen's Compensation - Permanent Incapacity Monthly Benefits
Table 4: Latvia - Monthly Childcare Allowance
Table 5: Latvia Family Benefits - Supplementary Monthly Child Care Allowance
Table 6: Latvian Unemployment Benefits - Rates of Benefits