The government has published not one, but two new sets of updates on the guidance relating to the job retention scheme over the last week or so. Chris Dobbs summarises the additional information and clarification provided by the government...
Covid-19 Blog
UPDATE: The Chancellor announced changes to the furlough scheme on Thursday 17th December - the update can be read here . At the end of last week, the government released further details of the coronavirus job retention scheme, including the...
Annual leave and the coronavirus
Workers who are unable to take all of their statutory annual leave entitlement by the end of 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak will now be able to carry it over into the next two years.
Business secretary Alok Sharma announced on Friday that the measures would come into force.
The announcement comes after pressure from employers and the CBI. Furloughed workers returning may have to take a large amount of leave in a short space of time, leaving businesses short-staffed whilst trying to recover.
Paul Burton, Head of our Employment & HR team, has put together the following summary of advice for employers during the coronavirus outbreak. Including advice on SSP, termination, maternity, holiday accrual and qualification.
Paul Burton explains what the new measures mean for self-employed workers during the coronavirus outbreak. What will self-employed workers get and how do they claim financial support during the COVID-19 outbreak?
Paul Burton, head of our specialist employment team, explains:
- What help is currently on offer for the self-employed during the coronavirus lockdown?
- Why is it taking so long for the government to announce further help for the self employed?
- When will the government announce the financial help for self-employed?
- What is a self-employed worker?
- How do I claim support as a self-employed worker?
Chris Dobbs outlines the definition of a furloughed worker and examines the coronavirus job retention scheme.
The following is general guidance which, to the best of our knowledge, is correct as at the time of publication. This constantly evolving area of law is being amended regularly. We will endeavour to update this guidance accordingly. Updated 20th Jan at...
The following is general guidance which, to the best of our knowledge, is correct as at the time of publication. This constantly evolving area of law is being amended regularly. We will endeavor to update this guidance accordingly. Click here to read our...
This article was updated on 11th March 2020 to include announcements made in the budget to help businesses deal with the effects of coronavirus. Click here to read the updated information . There has been an update since this information was...
Corona virus Advice for Employers and Businesses. The six main considerations for employers during the corona virus outbreak
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