Last Thursday and in the face of growing discontent for the lack of Government support for employers with decreased demand (but not required to close), the Chancellor announced an overhaul of the job support scheme (JSS) which starts next Sunday 1 November 2020…
Read MoreAs we approach the end of the operation of the flexible furlough scheme (FFS) under the extended coronavirus job retention scheme (CJRS), we now need to get to grips with the job support scheme (JSS) which starts on 1 November 2020.
Read MoreChanging an individual’s working arrangements from employee to consultant may seem attractive; no employer National Insurance contributions to pay and greater flexibility for the individual. A win-win situation surely?
Read MoreGovernment guidance is once again that people to continue to work from home if possible. Employers who had decided to bring staff back to the workplace should take stock of recent homeworking arrangements in connection with the second spike in coronavirus or in preparation for a localised lockdown.
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