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Coronavirus – Job Retention Bonus provides important lifeline for employers

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

Yesterday, 8 July 2020, the Chancellor announced a number of measures to help the UK weather the financial storm our economy is facing. Whilst perhaps for those who are fed up ‘eating in’ the most eye-catching is half price restaurant …

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Coronavirus: Court confirms administrators may adopt contracts of furloughed employees

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Alice Heathfield

Background Under the Scheme, furloughed employees, whose services cannot be used due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, will not be permitted to work for their employer during the period of furlough but the employer will be able to apply for …

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Coronavirus: An update on ‘Furlough’ Leave

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Christopher Wilsher

On 26 March, the Government released its much anticipated clarification of the Job Retention Scheme. Whilst helpful for all employers, this will be particularly welcome news to businesses who are already taking steps to place staff on ‘furlough leave’. The …

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