Job Retention Bonus Scheme
The Government has produced new guidance relating to the Job Retention Bonus Scheme. This scheme is designed to encourage employers to retain as many employees who have been furloughed as possible. The bonus is available to UK employers for each employee who has been furloughed at some point and remains employed at the end of […]
The Travel Lottery
Following a recent increase in flare-ups of Covid-19 across the world, the Government is imposing restrictions to those travelling abroad, with very little notice. Subsequently, thousands of people in the UK have found themselves having to self-isolate after returning to the UK from other countries. A significant number of people have been caught out by […]
Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme is set to launch next week! Following the coronavirus outbreak, the Government have put together a package of support measures for businesses who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. As part of this package, Employers will be able to recover coronavirus related statutory sick pay (“SSP”). A […]
Requiring employees to take holiday during furlough
Employers, you can now require employees to take holiday during furlough! Furloughed employees are continuing to accrue statutory holiday entitlements (and any additional holiday provided for under their contract of employment). Subsequently, this could result in a number of employees accruing a total of 8 months’ holiday! The Government has recently published guidance stating that […]