Job Retention Scheme

The Job support Scheme will replace the currently running Furlough Scheme. The Government has released further plans to offer continued support the nation during the current Coronavirus pandemic. Job Support Scheme HM Treasury has published a factsheet setting out the details of the Job Support Scheme, as announced in the Chancellor’s Winter Economy Plan. The … Read more

The Job Retention Bonus is a one-off payment to employers of £1,000 for every employee who they previously claimed for under the scheme, and who remains continuously employed through to 31 January 2021. Eligible employees must earn at least £520 a month on average between the 1 November 2020 and 31 January 2021. Employers will … Read more

As of the 1st July, 2020 the furlough scheme is to change to allow flexible furloughing. This will mean that employers can bring staff back on a flexible, part time basis. So far the furlough scheme has helped protect more than 9.3 million jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, with companies claiming over £25.5 billion for … Read more

The current furlough scheme is being updated to enable flexible furloughing. From 1‌‌ July 2020, you’ll have the flexibility to bring previously furloughed employees back to work part-time – with the government continuing to pay 80% of wages for any of their normal hours they do not work up until the end of August. This flexibility … Read more

The Chancellor has today announced the Furlough scheme will be extended until the end of October 2020. In a boost to millions of jobs and businesses, Rishi Sunak said the furlough scheme would be extended by a further four months with workers continuing to receive 80% of their current salary. From the start of August, … Read more