Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Update – Tuesday 7 April 2020 After the Government published its first round of clarifications on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (on 27 March), employers were still left with a number of areas of uncertainty. Requests for further clarity were answered over the weekend. This update summarises the clarifications that have...Read More
The Working Time (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 On Friday 27 March the Secretary of State introduced new regulations to address employees and workers who will not be able to use their annual leave entitlements over the coming months due to the impact of Coronavirus. Section 13 of the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR)establishes a four-week...Read More
Managing employee relations during the COVID-19 outbreak A lot of fires were dampened last week. A lot of questions were answered, a lot of clarity was provided. On the employment front, we were delighted to get further guidance on how the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will work, and a number of our clients have now...Read More
COVID-19 SUPPORT: Daily Update – Thursday 2 April 2020 Further support for Welsh businesses The Welsh Government has announced further support for Welsh businesses amidst the Coronavirus outbreak. The new support packages will build upon the relief already available to businesses through the UK and Welsh Governments. The new schemes are targeted towards businesses in...Read More
COVID-19 SUPPORT: Daily Update – Wednesday 1 April 2020 High Street benefits from £22 billion grants and business rates package From today, many high street firms will begin to receive £25,000 cash grants. They will also be exempt from business rates as part of a £22 billion package to help those affected by the coronavirus...Read More
COVID-19 SUPPORT: Daily Update – Monday 30 March 2020 Flexible Insolvency Rules The Government has proposed emergency changes to the UK insolvency laws which will offer additional protection to businesses experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. The changes, which were announced on 28 March 2020, will allow companies which need to...Read More
COVID-19 SUPPORT: Daily Update – Friday 27 March 2020 Self-Employed Income Support Scheme The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has unveiled the Government’s Self-Employed Income Support scheme, which will provide financial support to self-employed workers adversely affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The scheme will be available to those persons who generate more than 50%...Read More
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