The Government further updated its Guidance on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Job Retention scheme once again on 30 April 2020. What are the changes?
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The Government has announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme or Furlough Scheme will be extended for four months, until the end of October 2020. Previously, it was in place until the end of June 2020
Important information for Employers and Employees The Government has now announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is to be extended until 30th June 2020 after having originally scheduled to end on 31st May 2020.
TREASURY DIRECTION – HMRC The Treasury has issued a Direction to HMRC under powers issued by the Coronavirus Act 2020 to make the relevant payments due under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. This will be the definitive guide on how the Job Retention Scheme works.
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