Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

(asked on 1st June 2020) - View Source

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of taking steps within the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to provide ongoing support for people who are shielding and who may not be able to transition into additional work activities as wider covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased for other workers.


Answered by
Jesse Norman Portrait
Jesse Norman
This question was answered on 4th June 2020

The Government has set out an unprecedented package of financial support to help the country through the coronavirus pandemic, including the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme and Statutory Sick Pay.

The CJRS will run until the end of October and the Government is working to ensure those who are shielders can access the financial assistance that they need.

While there is no obligation for employers to place staff on furlough, the Government encourages all?firms?affected by coronavirus to treat their employees fairly and carefully. Employees who are unable to work because they are shielding in line with public health guidance (or need to stay home with someone who is shielding) can be furloughed. Those who are shielding in line with public health guidance, or are required to stay home due to an individual in their household shielding and are unable to work from home, should speak to their employer about whether they plan to place staff on furlough.

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