On 8th July 2020 the Chancellor, as part of his plan for jobs, introduced the Kickstart Scheme. Initially this was only being offered to larger businesses who could create a minimum of 30 jobs and since its launch in September has created over 120,000 jobs. Earlier this month, thanks to a campaign from hundreds....
Coronavirus: Job Retention Scheme Extension… On 31st October the Prime Minister announced that the Job Retention Scheme (JRS) would be extended for a further month. We are awaiting finalised information but currently available information is summarised below: The Job Support Scheme has been postponed and will be reviewed once the extended....
Coronavirus: Winter Economic Plan… Boris Johnson announced new coronavirus restrictions on Tuesday which could last six months. Following this announcement Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered a statement on Thursday setting out plans to help workers and businesses hit by these new coronavirus restrictions. If you have any concerns, general queries, or specific questions on....
Coronavirus: Employers and Statutory Sick Pay… We cover some of the details of the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme (SSPRS) introduced as a result of Covid-19. When is SSP due in relation to Coronavirus? Its important to divide employees into three categories affected by coronavirus. Those unavoidably absent from work before 13 March.....