Job Support Scheme: Factsheet
Thursday, 24 September 2020 14:29
This Job Support Scheme factsheet explains what is covered by the
grant, which employers and employees are eligible, and how to
claim. Job Support Scheme Details The Job Support Scheme is
designed to protect viable jobs in businesses who are facing lower
demand over the winter months due to Covid-19, to help keep their
employees attached to the workforce. The scheme will open on
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This Job Support Scheme factsheet explains what is
covered by the grant, which employers and employees are eligible,
and how to claim.
Details
The Job Support Scheme is designed to protect viable jobs
in businesses who are facing lower demand over the winter
months due to Covid-19, to help keep their employees
attached to the workforce. The scheme will open on 1
November 2020 and run for 6 months.
The company will continue to pay its employee for time
worked, but the cost of hours not worked will be split
between the employer, the Government (through wage support)
and the employee (through a wage reduction), and the
employee will keep their job.
The Government will pay a third of hours not worked up to a
cap, with the employer also contributing a third. This will
ensure employees earn a minimum of 77% of their normal
wages, where the Government contribution has not been
capped.
Employers using the Job Support Scheme will also be able to
claim the Job Retention Bonus if they meet the eligibility
criteria.
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