3/4/2021 10:14:31 PM The long farewell to furlough By Alexandra Mizzi With the Government having published its roadmap for relaxing lockdown restrictions, many had expected that the CJRS (furlough scheme)...
1/21/2021 5:27:56 PM Furlough claim details to be published imminently By Alexandra Mizzi HMRC intends to publish the names and other details of employers which have made claims under the CJRS (furlough scheme) for claim...
11/30/2020 12:00:00 AM On the horizon By Alexandra Mizzi After a tumultuous year for businesses and their staff, what does 2021 have in store? If 2020 has demonstrated anything, it's that...
8/27/2020 1:55:57 PM What's on the horizon? By Alexandra Mizzi The furlough scheme is due to end on 31 October 2020. From 1 September 2020 employers will have to contribute 10% of wage costs (in...
7/25/2020 3:27:31 AM Furlough bonus: lifeline or sticking plaster? By Alexandra Mizzi The Chancellor's Plan for Jobs, announced yesterday, contained some eye-catching schemes, including a discount for eating out, a VAT cut...
7/25/2020 12:00:00 AM Coronavirus: latest updates for employers By Alexandra Mizzi The Government has announced the Coronavirus Job Retention Bonus scheme, under which employers can claim a 'bonus' payment of £1,000 for...
6/17/2020 3:03:03 PM The coffers are calling – HMRC proposals to claw back furlough overpayments By Alexandra Mizzi The Government has published draft legislation that would enable HMRC to claw back payments made under, amongst others, the coronavirus...
6/16/2020 12:00:00 AM Flexible furlough: time for some number-crunching By Alexandra Mizzi UPDATE: The CJRS (furlough) scheme has been extended until 2 December 2020 as a result of the new lockdown restrictions applicable in...
6/12/2020 12:00:00 AM Furlough wind-down and collective consultation: next steps for employers By Alexandra Mizzi The CJRS (furlough) scheme has been extended until t2 December 2020, at which point it will be replaced with the Job Support Scheme. But...
5/29/2020 12:00:00 AM Farewell, furlough By Alexandra Mizzi The Chancellor has announced important changes to the CJRS (furlough) scheme which will affect any businesses with staff currently on...
5/12/2020 12:00:00 AM CJRS extended until end October By Sam Murray-Hinde The Chancellor has just announced (on 12 May 2020) that the furlough scheme has been extended until the end of October. Workers will...
5/11/2020 12:00:00 AM Transition from lockdown: re-opening workplaces and preparing for redundancies By Alexandra Mizzi Re-opening workplaces The Prime Minister's announcement on 10 May 2020 that staff who can't work from home are now 'encouraged' to return...