(UK) Update – Shielding for those deemed clinically extremely vulnerable
The Government has reintroduced “Shielding” guidance for those who are deemed “clinically extremely vulnerable” in response to the National restrictions that came into effect on 5 November.
UK: National Lockdown – Extension of the CJRS Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Scheme)
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is to be extended until at least 2 December 2020, and the Job Support Scheme is now postponed until the Government advises.
UK: National Lockdown 01/11/2020 – Information for Employees
We have sourced some useful information that may be beneficial to share with your employees, whilst we await further government clarification on a number of points.
Hong Kong: Changes Made to Anti-Discrimination Laws
The Discrimination Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2020 (“Ordinance”) was announced on the 19 June 2020.
Global COVID-19 Support: Part 2
Following the previous Global COVID-19 Support post, see listed a few more Q and A’s from the following countries, Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Netherlands, and Mexico.
UK: JSS Policy Paper – 22/10/2020
On 22 10 2020 the Government issued the Policy paper providing further details of the revised Job Support Scheme also announced 22 October.
UK: Update to Job Support Scheme – Effective 01/11/2020
On 22 October 2020 the Chancellor has announced a number of changes to the JSS, which is a huge welcome from most organisations.
UK: CJRS Job Retention Bonus Eligibility
Please see article below regarding the £1,000 job retention bonus scheme and the eligibility criteria to enable you to make a claim. Source Gov.UK on behalf of HMRC.
Process Automation in Payroll – GPMI Feature Article
While this kind of smart technology is becoming increasingly common, many smaller local payroll vendors do not have the means to implement it.
UK: New Coronavirus Regulations – Self Isolation
Deemed a national emergency, no doubt considering the rapid increase in positive cases, these new regulations were not laid before Parliament, but brought into immediate effect.