Last Friday, The Chancellor announced a scheme designed to protect the jobs of potentially millions of workers whose jobs may be at risk due to the economic crash caused by Covid-19. Keep reading to find out more.

The Government’s scheme designed to support SME’s during the Coronavirus outbreak is starting to take shape, with it expected to launch early next week.

Statutory sick pay recovery for SMEs

• HMRC will reimburse up to 2 weeks’ of SSP per employee who has been off due to COVID-19

• Employers need to keep records of staff leave but won’t require  a Doctor’s fit note to claim

• The legislation is set to be passed in the coming days and eligibility will start from the day after the legislation is approved

• HMRC will work with employers to figure the repayment method so this may take some time

MJH/Coronavirus (COVID-19) II

19 March 2020

Good morning,

Update on MJH response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Following the Government’s updated guidance in respect of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we advise that whilst our office remains open at the present time, the majority of our team are now working remotely.