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Latest developments on the CJRS
Following another weekend of developments on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, we write to update you once again. Also the HMRC’s online CJRS portal opened yesterday with a reported 67,000 claims made within the first 30 minutes and over 140,000 employers claiming...
Update on Furlough
Over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, there have been a number of developments on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). On Thursday, 9 April, the Government published a third version of its guidance on the Scheme. Also, the first Court judgment on the scheme...
Further Guidance on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
On Saturday, 4 April, the Government published further guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, answering some questions on how furlough leave will operate. The key points can be summarised as follows:- The Guidance states that the scheme is designed to help...
What about Annual Leave?
We have been asked this question a lot in the past week or so, particularly with the Easter Holidays coming up and employees being furloughed – “what about Annual leave?” Annual leave for Furloughed Employees Workers will continue to accrue annual leave during...
Update on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – 27 March 2020
Yesterday evening the Government published further guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, answering some questions on how furlough leave will operate. The key points can be summarised as follows:- 1. Any organisation with employees can apply,...
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – What we know so far – 23 March 2020
You will have undoubtedly heard the news last Friday that the Government has announced that it will cover up to 80% of wages for retained workers (up to a total of £2,500 per month). This extraordinary measure, which will be welcomed by many businesses and employees...
CORONAVIRUS
Despite the current situation in relation to Covid 19, Jones Cassidy Brett is doing everything possible to provide an effective service to all our clients. In light of current events we have decided that staff will work remotely where possible. The physical office...
COVID 19 – Managing Your Workforce, Top Ten FAQs – 20 March 2020
In such uncertain times, many employers are asking lots of questions about how to manage their workforce. We have therefore answered below a number of common questions to help your business steer through the coming months. Can we ask employees to stay at home and not...
9 March 2020 – Section 1 Statement for GB Employees and Workers
If you are an NI business with employees and workers in GB, important changes are coming into effect on 6 April 2020 about the information employers must provide to its employees and workers there. Currently in GB, section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (ERA)...
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