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Summary of the Scheme The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was introduced by the Government on 20 March to assist businesses who were impacted by Covid-19. This allowed employers to “furlough” their employees and make a claim from HMRC for 80% of their wages (limited to £2,500 per month) to be passed to the employee. The purpose of this scheme

The Employment Appeal Tribunal have handed down a judgment in the case of Gallacher v Abellio Scotrail Ltd that states a dismissal based on Some Other Substantial Reason (SOSR), namely the breakdown of trust and confidence between the parties, was held to be lawful even where the employer failed to follow a fair procedure. Facts In this case, the Claimant

The Government has announced a new Job Support Scheme (JSS) which will commence on 1 November 2020, as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the “Retention Scheme”) comes to an end. JSS will take a much different format to the Retention Scheme, and although the JSS will offer some support to the prevention of redundancies, it may not necessarily be as

The end of the firebreak lockdown on 9 November 2020 could not come quick enough for some people. It isn’t a secret that many families have struggled since the imposition of measures back in March of this year relating to Covid-19, but after being stuck in the house for the past 2 weeks this may have gotten worse. If you

As you will know, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended by the Government. Here are the key points you need to know: It will remain open until 31 March 2021; From 1 November 2020, employers can claim 80% of an employee’s usual salary for hours not worked, up to a maximum of £2,500 per month; Employer’s can furlough