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Covid-19 guidance for employers – 24 April 2020

24 April 2020

Please see below our latest Covid-19 Guidance which guides you on the latest updates from the government, ACAS and HMRC. This update covers the following subjects:

  • Making a claim under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and clarification on calculations to consider.
  • Retention of evidence in relation to the CJRS calculations and decisions.
  • HMRC audit of claims.
  • Confirmation of what you can claim.
  • Update re Holidays during furlough.

Download the latest guidance here

Should you have any questions on this or previous updates please contact us on our office number.

Stay safe and stay positive.

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