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Michael McAllister

Michael McAllister

Partner & Head of Payroll Services

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18 December 2020

  • Payroll Services
  • Coronavirus
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended until 30 April 2021

The Chancellor announced this week that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) would be extended to April 2021, giving businesses an extra month to use the scheme and plan their cash flows for 2021.

Shaun Millican

Shaun Millican

Partner and Head of Business Advisory

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19 November 2020

  • Business Advisory
  • Payroll Services
  • Coronavirus
Festive Furlough – the importance of consulting the Job Retention Scheme guidance

Now that the extended Job Retention Scheme (JRS) is well underway, and with the festive period just around the corner, employers may be tempted to put their employees on furlough when they close their doors for Christmas. While this may seem attractive, employers need to be mindful of the guidance and the risk of making a claim which is not within the legislation or spirit of the scheme.

Michael McAllister

Michael McAllister

Partner & Head of Payroll Services

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02 November 2020

  • Payroll Services
  • Coronavirus
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extension announced on 31 October 2020

On Saturday 31 October the Government announced an extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) which was due to end that day. The CJRS has now been extended and will run until at least Wednesday 2 December, which is the date on which the new England-wide lockdown is due to end.

Michael McAllister

Michael McAllister

Partner & Head of Payroll Services

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08 September 2020

  • Payroll Services
Is it time to outsource your payroll? Here’s five key benefits

Your people are at the heart of your business and ensuring your employees are paid on time and correctly every month is an important, although sometimes complex, responsibility.
Payroll is of course an essential element to keep your business running smoothly, but for some businesses it can become a very time consuming and resource-heavy task, which is why many decide to make the switch to outsourcing payroll.

Shaun Millican

Shaun Millican

Partner and Head of Business Advisory

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19 June 2020

  • Payroll Services
  • Coronavirus
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – steps to take before phase 2 comes into play

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is changing from 1 July. You can find a detailed note on the changes on our Coronavirus Hub, but before getting on to the changes, as we approach the end of the first scheme, it’s worth taking stock to ensure that you have all of the documentation in place for compliance under the scheme.

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