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Update on Furlough Scheme cut off date – extended to March 19th.
The Governments Furlough scheme cut-off date has been extended to 19 March today. Thousands more employees will able to receive support through the Coronavirus Job
COVID-19 – Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Details
Claim a grant through the coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme The Government has released information on the financial support available for self-employed workers during
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) – HMRC updated information
Claim for your employee’s wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme The Government have released further details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) which
What is a Furlough worker and how does it work?
The current COVID-19 pandemic is causing significant worries for employers and employees alike across the UK. A number of measures have been put in place
COVID-19 – Business Support Update as at Friday 20th March 2020
Optimal People & Business Services are working closely with the SME Fund Growth Managers in local authorities to ensure small and medium businesses are fully up
COVID-19 – Business Support Update as at Thursday 19th March 2020
Business Support Update as at Thursday 19th March 2020: Optimal People & Business Services will provide a daily update on the support available for Companies and
Ready, Set, Work from home…..
In the coming weeks it’s more likely that some employees will be asked to work from due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This can be the
Is your workplace ready to deal with the spread of a highly contagious virus like COVID-19?
Well, it was always a possibility and this week that possibility has come true. The UK is going into lockdown to prevent the spread of
Talk of the town….
The talk of the town…. This recent case Casamitjana vs League Against Cruel Sports has caused a huge amount of discussion and may open the