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Tag: Furlough

The ongoing effect and potentially lasting legacy of the pandemic on employment in the UK

January 29, 2021

By Staff writer

A new year and in the midst of yet another lockdown, how will employers and employees fair with continued disruption to business and working life Employment lawyer, Russell Dann discusses the route out of lockdown, furlough, working from home and the legacy the pandemic will likely have on employment law.

Will the Chancellor’s expansion to the Job Support Scheme work?

October 12, 2020

By Staff writer

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces further measures to support businesses forced to close due to Coronavirus restrictions. Rachel Meadows, head of proposition, pensions and savings at Broadstone, explains what the new Job Support Scheme measures mean for businesses of all sizes.

Prepare for the post-furlough blues

September 15, 2020

By Charlie Mullins

The gaps in the furlough scheme will negatively affect UK businesses and the wider economy for years to come says Pimlico Plumbers boss Charlie Mullins.

The job market and finding talent post coronavirus

June 26, 2020

By Charlie Mullins

Pimlico Plumbers boss, Charlie Mullins talks the end of furlough and job opportunities for young people in the post-COVID world.

FURLOUGH: Sunak announces next steps for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

June 1, 2020

By Laura McGuire

On Friday, 29th of May, Chancellor Rishi Sunak re-addressed the nation regarding the Coronavirus Job Retention scheme (CJRS).

BREAKING: UK furlough scheme extended by four months

May 12, 2020

By Laura McGuire

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today announced the UK scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus will be extended to October.

UPDATE: 200,000 more staff could be placed on furlough

April 16, 2020

By Laura McGuire

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the date of when employees are allowed to be placed on furlough, meaning 200,000 more employees could be retained.

Thinking furlough” Here’s what you need to know

April 8, 2020

By Emma Swan

Here’s the breakdown of what furlough means from a legal perspective, including when employers should take advantage of the Government scheme.

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