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ARTICLE · 13 OCTOBER 2020

Update On Coronavirus Support For Employers

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On 9 October the government announced an extension to the Job Support Scheme (JSS) due to start from 1 November 2020 for 6 months when the current Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) ...

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Coronavirus – Job Support Scheme expansion for closed business premises

On 9 October the government announced an extension to the Job Support Scheme (JSS) due to start from 1 November 2020 for 6 months when the current Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) ends on 31 October 2020. The expansion will apply to any business legally required to close by one of the four governments of the UK as a result of coronavirus restrictions and includes premises who are restricted to delivery or collection only services. 

Overview and key points: 

  • The government will support eligible businesses by paying two thirds of each eligible employees' salary (or 67%) up to a maximum of £2,100 a month.

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