While the vast majority of employers pay their employees at least the National Minimum Wage, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has today released some of the most absurd excuses used for not paying the legal minimum. Last year (2020 to 2021) HMRC helped more than 155,000 workers across the UK recover more than £16 million Read more about HMRC reveals absurd excuses for not paying National Minimum Wage[…]
From August, employees will still continue to received 80% of their salary for hours un worked, but the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grants will cover 60% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £1,875.50. Employers will need to continue to pay their furloughed employees at least 80% of Read more about Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – upcoming changes from 1 August 2021[…]
The first change to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will come into effect from 1 July 2021. From July, employees will still continue to receive 80% of their salary for hours unworked, but the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme grants will cover 70% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap Read more about Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – changes from July 2021[…]
It was announced in March’s budget that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended until the end of September 2021, with changes to the scheme from July 2021. The UK Government will continue to pay 80% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,500 per month, up Read more about Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – upcoming changes[…]
It was announced in yesterdays budget that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until the end of September 2021. The UK Government will continue to pay 80% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,500 per month, up to the end of June 2021. From July, Read more about Extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme[…]
Here are some of the key points from the budget of 3 March 2021: Furlough and Self-employed grant extended until September. Universal Credit uplift of £20 to be extended for a further 6 months. Incentive payments of £3,000 for all new hires of any age. Business rates holiday will be extended until June. National insurance, Read more about Main points from the budget (3 March 2021)[…]
The National Live in wage and the National Minimum Wages is set to rise in April 2021. Rates per hour depend on your age and whether you’re an apprentice – you must be at least school leaving age to get it. New rates, which come into effect from April 2020: Year 25 and over 21 Read more about National Minimum Wage and Live In Wage rates from April 2021[…]
You can find everything you need to know about the CJRS on GOV.UK by searching ‘Job Retention Scheme’, but here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions. What if I’ve claimed too much in error? If you have claimed too much CJRS grant and have not already repaid it, you must notify us Read more about Frequently asked questions about Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme[…]
To help you plan ahead to meet the monthly deadlines, here’s a list of the key dates you need to know, in order to file your Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claim on time: 14 January 2021 – final date to submit claims for December 2020 by 11:59pm 15 February 2021 – final date to submit claims for January 2021 by 11:59pm 15 March 2021 – final date to Read more about New filing deadlines for Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme[…]