Furlough scheme: From 1 July, employers have been required to pay 10% of wage costs (during furlough hours) for furloughed staff, and this will rise to 20% from 1 August 2021.
Graduate recruitment: From 1 July, the new graduate visa route is open to all eligible graduates. Take a look at our Immigration team's summary.
Vaccination: The Government has released guidance for employers on encouraging staff to get vaccinated. As vaccine status looks to be a key element of the Government's easing of lockdown restrictions, encouraging vaccination is likely to benefit both staff and the business.

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