Job Retention Bonus

Job Retention Bonus

More details on the Job Retention Bonus. Find out which employers can claim it, which employees they can claim for and how to prepare for the claim.

Plans to protect jobs

Plans to protect jobs

The Chancellor has outlined his plans to protect the jobs and livelihoods of millions, as the country continues to try and manage the virus. Here is our summary.

Recap of CJRS changes

Recap of CJRS changes

Wayne Thomas, partner at Bates Weston recaps the imminent changes to CJRS and stresses the need to plan ahead.

Employers to share costs of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and SEISS extended

Employers to share costs of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and SEISS extended

Changes to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Flexible Furlough scheme introduced from 1 July, employers to gradually increase their contribution to wage costs beginning with NI and employer pension contribution costs and rising to 20% by October when the scheme will end. Self Employment Income Support Scheme extended, now ending in August, with a single payment of up to £6,570 to cover June, July and August.

Plans to reopen retail from 15 June

Plans to reopen retail from 15 June

Plans to reopen retail in a safe and secure manner providing the Government’s five key tests are met, retailers conduct risk assessments and comply with COVID-19 Secure guidelines for shops and branches.