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Parents returning to work after maternity/paternity leave

Parents returning to work after maternity/paternity leave

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) also known as the furlough scheme has been extended until 31 October 2020. There are a number of important changes to the way the scheme works starting from 1 July 2020, when employers can bring back furloughed employees to...
Sick-pay if self-isolating

Sick-pay if self-isolating

If you are an employee, you must tell your employer as soon as possible if you are showing signs of Coronavirus or someone you live with has symptoms of the disease. Your employer will be able to inform you if you are covered by their sick leave policy. If you are,...
Saving for taxes

Saving for taxes

While our businesses have been able to maintain or increase profits there has been an unwritten acceptance that we will pay for current taxes out of future cash resources. For example, if you are self-employed, payments on account for self-assessment taxes on current...
Retain or let go?

Retain or let go?

Last week, we considered one of the issues that employers will likely need to consider in the coming weeks and months: productivity. This week we have listed other factors that you may need to consider if you presently have staff furloughed under the Coronavirus Job...
CJRS changes announced 12 June 2020

CJRS changes announced 12 June 2020

We reported late last month on the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to 31 October 2020 following the announcement by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. At the time, the Chancellor confirmed that further guidance on the workings of the amended scheme, which...