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Just when everyone was getting to grips with the new Job Support Scheme (JSS), the Government extends the existing Furlough scheme. The extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) announced on 31 October 2020 is U.K. wide and so covers eligible employers and...

As the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) comes to an end on 31 October 2020, many organisations may be contemplating redundancies, particularly as the new Job Support Scheme (JSS) requires a more significant contribution to wages from employers. Further to our...

The Government introduced the New Job Support Scheme (JSS) yesterday to support viable jobs in businesses which are facing lower demand over the winter months due to COVID-19 after the closure of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) on 31 October 2020. The JSS...

Introduction One of the unfortunate consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic is that it is widely predicted that a deep recession will follow and unfortunately, this will result in job losses. In implementing redundancies, it is crucial that employers ensure there is a...

On 25 June 2020, the Government issued a revised version of the Treasury Direction on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). It is complex and mainly relates to the various calculations you need to undertake to flexibly furlough employees. The Government has...

On 15 June 2020, the Government provided further guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), including the new Flexible Furlough Scheme. A summary of the updated Guidance is set out below:- From 1 July 2020, employers will have the flexibility to bring...

As you will no doubt have heard on the news, the Government has announced reforms to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). The key dates and changes are outlined below. 10 June is the last date for employers to place employees on furlough (to allow for the...

Workplaces will slowly start to reopen in line with the NI Executive’s lockdown exit plan over the forthcoming weeks and months. However, it is unlikely that things can go back to ‘normal’ any time soon. The summary table and more detailed briefing note below provides...