Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October

May 12, 2020

The Chancellor has announced that the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October.

Furloughed workers across the UK will continue to receive 80% of their current salary, up to £2,500.

From August, furloughed workers will be able to return to work part-time with employers being asked to pay a percentage towards the salaries of their furloughed staff.
The employer payments will substitute the contribution HMG is currently making, ensuring that staff continue to receive 80% of their salary, up to £2,500 a month

Further details on implementation will be made available by Treasury at the end of the month and we will publish as we receive them

Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do – updated

The government has updated its Frequently Asked Questions Guidance as to what you can and can’t do. The full document is available here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do

Working safely during COVID-19

During the coronavirus outbreak, it is important for businesses to operate where it is safe to do so. The latest guidance is designed to help you work safely and control the risks associated with running your business at this time.

The guidance explains measures you can take to help you carry on working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19), for example by putting in place social distancing measures, staggering shifts, providing additional handwashing facilities and how to talk with workers to help them stay safe.

The latest guidance can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19

Find HSE risk assessment guides here: https://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/risk/index.htm