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ARTICLE · 28 SEPTEMBER 2020

Coronavirus And Furlough: The Next Chapter

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The announcement by the Chancellor yesterday of the Job Support Scheme (JSS) heralds the next stage of the support for employers and employees facing the impact of Covid-19 on business.

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Rustom Tata
Rustom Tata

The announcement by the Chancellor yesterday of the Job Support Scheme (JSS) heralds the next stage of the support for employers and employees facing the impact of Covid-19 on business.

With the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) drawing to a close at the end of October, there had been speculation for some time as to whether there would be any extension, possibly targeted at specific industries, such as hospitality.

Despite previous denials that there would be any extension, the pressure to introduce further measures seems to have become unstoppable following the Prime Minister's announcement on Tuesday, and the prospect of further substantial restrictions over the next 6 months.

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