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Sean Fitzpatrick, Managing Director – VGC Group

“During the five years in which Astons Solicitors have acted in the Industrial & Employee Relations area for the VGC Group, they have proved themselves to be professional, competent and always attentive in the service & support they provide. We confidently rely on their quality advice and support in these matters.”

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Sixth Update – Annual Leave? Now Answered

Finally! The Government has just announced guidance on Annual Leave during Furlough Leave. Here is the link. However, in summary here are the two key points to note:- It is possible for employees to take annual leave while on Furlough Leave. If an employee takes annual leave whilst on Furlough Leave then the employer must top up to… Read More

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Coronavirus job retention scheme – Update – extended to end of June 2020

The Government have today announced that the coronavirus job retention scheme has been extended to 30th June 2020 – see here. The reason for this announcement today could well be that large businesses who may have been contemplating making 100 or more redundancies within a period of 90 days would otherwise may have started collective consultation imminently… Read More

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The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – fourth Government update and Treasury Direction issued

The Treasury has issued a Direction to HMRC pursuant to its powers under the Coronavirus Act 2020 to give authority for HMRC to administer payments under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The Direction and “Schedule” which sets out the details of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“the Scheme”) are here. It will be noted that… Read More

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Government Announcement – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Third Update

Last night the Government published a third updated version of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The link is here. It is self explanatory for the most part but I highlight below some particular changes:- Employers can furlough shielding employees (that is shielding in line with public health guidance (or need to stay at home with… Read More

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