Friday 28 August 2020
Please find below our Friday update for the relevant Business related Covid-19 Government guidance issued this week.
We have received a number of calls from clients seeking advice about what to do when a member of staff is either asked to self-isolate due to track and trace, unrelated to work or where a member of staff who has attended work has subsequently been identified positive for COVID-19.
As we confirmed earlier this week, track and trace and or staff being tested positive for COVID-19 remains one of the main risks to running your business and sustaining the staff levels required.
Please call us should you need support or advice as a result of this scenario. We will be releasing to clients a step by step guide next week on how to manage this issue if it arises.
One other dynamic we have been made aware of has been staff, who are remote working, deciding to meet in someone’s home to work together in teams, whilst this is commendable in terms of commitment, if Social distancing rules and the simple guidelines for meeting people outside of the family unit , are not followed, this again could result in a loss of staff if someone in the group has to self-isolate or is tested positive for COVID-19.
Remember, you are not alone and Park City’s experienced and dedicated team are available to help and support.
Here are the Government updates;
Care homes
Coronavirus (COVID-19): admission and care of people in care homes
Summary
How to protect care home residents and staff during the coronavirus outbreak.
Change made
Updated links to hospital discharge service guidance.
Time updated
1:18pm, 27 August 2020
Face Coverings
Face coverings: when to wear one and how to make your own
Summary
This page explains when to wear a face covering and how to make one.
Change made
Updated with information about penalty fines for not wearing a face covering.
Time updated
12:17pm, 27 August 2020
Schools
Guidance for schools: coronavirus (COVID-19)
Summary
What school leaders, teachers and school staff need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Change made
Added ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): home test kits for schools and FE providers’ to the ‘Safe working and protective measures’ section.
Time updated
6:54pm, 26 August 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19): home test kits for schools and FE providers
Summary
Guidance for schools and further education (FE) providers on the initial supply of coronavirus (COVID-19) home testing kits for pupils, teachers and staff.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
6:51pm, 26 August 2020
Guidance for schools: coronavirus (COVID-19)
Summary
What school leaders, teachers and school staff need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Change made
Added ‘Face coverings in education’ guidance in ‘Safe working and protective measures’ section.
Time updated
6:13am, 26 August 2020
Face coverings in education
Summary
Guidance on the use of face coverings for schools and other education institutions that teach people in Years 7 and above in England.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
6:12am, 26 August 2020
General. Beneficial to remind all staff including what to do if they fall ill on Holiday….
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do
Summary
Frequently asked questions on what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak.
Change made
Updated with details of guidance on face coverings in education institutions that teach people in Years 7 and above
Time updated
5:06pm, 26 August 2020
Coronavirus outbreak FAQs: what you can and can’t do
Summary
Frequently asked questions on what you can and can’t do during the coronavirus outbreak.
Change made
Added guidance on what happens when you are ill on holiday in England.
Time updated
5:36pm, 24 August 2020
Job retention Scheme and business support
Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
Summary
Watch videos and register for the free webinars to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus.
Change made
The YouTube video about the extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and flexible furloughing has been updated.
Time updated
3:49pm, 26 August 2020
Check which employees you can put on furlough to use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Summary
Find out which employees you can put on furlough and claim for through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Change made
A Welsh translation has been added.
Time updated
1:34pm, 26 August 2020
Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Summary
Claim for 80% of your employee’s wages plus any employer National Insurance and pension contributions, if you have put them on furlough or flexible furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Change made
‘What you’ll need section’ updated to tell employers using the template for 100 or more employees that it may be rejected if the information provided is not given in the right format.
Time updated
8:14am, 25 August 2020
Download a template if you’re claiming for 100 or more employees through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Summary
Complete a template with the details of the employees you’re claiming for and upload this when you claim (for claims on or after 1 July 2020).
Change made
Details section updated to tell employers using the template that it may be rejected if the information provided is not given in the right format.
Time updated
8:15am, 25 August 2020
In addition to our updates from the week thus far, today Friday , there is a number of updates to the government guidance for the Job Retention Scheme.
Steps to take before calculating your claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Summary
Find out what steps you need to take before you calculate how much you can claim for furloughed and flexibly furloughed employees.
Change made
The information call out at the top of the page has been updated with the changes to the scheme from 1 September.
Time updated
11:36am, 28 August 2020
Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Summary
Claim for 80% of your employee’s wages plus any employer National Insurance and pension contributions, if you have put them on furlough or flexible furlough because of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Change made
The information call out at the top of the page has been updated with the changes to the scheme from 1 September.
Time updated
11:35am, 28 August 2020
Check if you can claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Summary
Find out if you’re eligible and how much you can claim to cover wages for employees on temporary leave (‘furlough’) due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Change made
The information call out at the top of the page has been updated with the changes to the scheme from 1 September.
Time updated
11:34am, 28 August 2020
Check which employees you can put on furlough to use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Summary
Find out which employees you can put on furlough and claim for through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Change made
The information call out at the top of the page has been updated with the changes to the scheme from 1 September.
Time updated
11:34am, 28 August 2020
Calculate how much you can claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Summary
Calculate how much you have to pay your furloughed employees for hours on furlough, how much you can claim for employer NICs and pension contributions and how much you can claim back.
Change made
The information call out at the top of the page has been updated with the changes to the scheme from 1 September.
Time updated
11:35am, 28 August 2020
If you are in any doubt about how to interpret and implement these updates, or if as a result of the winding down of the job retention scheme this is or will create additional challenges in terms of overall staff costs, please contact us , we are managing a number of redundancy programmes for clients and non-clients and we can assist you to any level of support you require.
As we close the week, it’s worth reflecting on the last twenty two weeks, we have all been challenged as business leaders due to Covid-19 and the continuing impact on our daily life both personal and business will continue for some time, however we have all been innovative, agile and above all compliant with the guidance notes issued, as the pressure to return to some form of business and life normality builds, for example the Government encouraging business to return to office working, we as business leaders and managers must maintain a disciplined and measured approach to how we return to work and how we continue to work safely and covid-19 securely. Park City is with each of you all the way and here to help and support.
