HMRC’s guidance for the CJRS is vast and somewhat confusing in parts. Usual Hours remains a headache as you can find conflicting HMRC guidance as to how the calculation works. Clarification is still needed from HMRC on “working hours” but here is a clearer picture of how to calculate variable hours employees and our practical tips to get you ready for CJRS version 2, flexible furloughing
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COVID19: Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)
CJRS has changed. CJRS now falls into two distinct parts with different rules applying. This new version of the scheme is to support the return to work while also being sufficiently flexible to adapt to business needs, as well as those of employees needing time for childcare or to look after other relatives. Here is what you need to know.
Continue readingCOVID19: HMRC’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims corrections facility now live
Calculating the correct amounts of employees costs to claims under HRMC’s furlough scheme and the lack of an error correction facility during the claim process has given a headache to many an employer. The online error correction facility only applies to over-claims of CJRS grants
Continue readingCOVID19: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: 10 June cut off and ‘flexible furloughing’ from July
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has outlined further details on how the government support for employers will operate during the easing of lockdown measures and as the government encourages employees to return to work.
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