Podcasts about coronavirus job retention scheme

We are joined by Matt Harrison and Jon Claypole to discuss the latest updates around the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (“CJRS”). Jon is part of BDO's Tax Dispute Resolution team, and Matt is an Employment Tax specialist. The group cover HMRC activity around CJRS, especially the concept of ‘furlough fraud'.  Speakers: Caroline Harwood (National Head of Employment Tax), Jon Claypole (Partner, Tax Dispute Resolution) and Matt Harrison (Tax Manager, Employment Tax).

In this episode, Ami Jack Head of National Tax talks to by David Yewdall, from our Employer Solutions team and Clare Halligan, from our tax disputes and resolution team on HMRC enquiries into Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims.HMRC has estimated the amount lost due to fraudulent or erroneous CJRS claims is £5.3bn, or close to 9%. Attention has turned to recouping this.There are recent headlines about HMRC enquiries into the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme/furlough scheme.  8.7% of all payouts in first year were deemed to be due to fraud or error. There may be a high number of errors due to the speed at which the scheme needed to be rolled out.  Can you explain more about why we have this high level of fraud and error?  SUBSCRIBE:Stay up to date with our latest insights, subscribe to our mailing list here and choose the topics you're interested in: https://bit.ly/3ArrCoaGET IN TOUCH:Have any feedback? We're listening, email us at: podcast@smithandwilliamson.comFOLLOW US:Twitter - @SmithWilliamsonLinkedIn - @Smith&Williamson This episode was recorded on 07/12/2021This S&W The Pulse podcast is of a general nature and is not a substitute for professional advice. No responsibility can be accepted for the consequences of any action taken or refrained from as a result of what is said. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the presenter or of Smith & Williamson or any of its affiliates. No reproduction of this podcast may be made in whole or in part for professional or recreational purposes. No action should be taken based on this podcast and we accept no liability if we change your views on any of the subjects mentioned.Tax [and Government] legislation is that prevailing at the time, is subject to change without notice and depends on individual circumstances. Clients should always seek appropriate tax advice before making decisions. HMRC Tax Year 2021/22. 

More than 11 million jobs have been furloughed in the UK during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many businesses have been able to furlough workers because of direct financial support from the government through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Professors Chris Forde and Mark Stuart discuss their findings from a survey of managers on the practice of furlough, their experiences of the CJRS, and workplace change during the Covid-19 pandemic.  This podcast episode was recorded remotely in October 2021. If you would like to get in touch regarding this podcast, please contact research.lubs@leeds.ac.uk. A https://business.leeds.ac.uk/downloads/download/248/podcast_episode_38_-_transcript (transcript of this episode) is available.   Read the report: https://business.leeds.ac.uk/downloads/download/229/furloughing_and_the_coronavirus_job_retention_scheme (Furloughing and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme in the UK)  Visit the https://business.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/dir-record/research-projects/1831/responding-to-the-covid-19-jobs-crisis-and-beyond-building-an-evidence-base-for-public-policy (webpage).  This project has been supported with funding from Research England's Quality-related Research Strategic Priorities Funding (QR SPF).  About the speakers: https://business.leeds.ac.uk/divisions-work-employment-relations/staff/516/professor-chris-forde (Chris Forde) is Professor of Employment Studies, Co-Director of the https://business.leeds.ac.uk/research-ceric (Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change), Data Observatory Lead at the Digital Futures at Work Research Centre and co-ordinator of the University of Leeds https://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/students-teachers/q-step/ (Q-Step Programme). His research interests look at the changing nature of work, and the implications of these changes for workers.   https://business.leeds.ac.uk/divisions-work-employment-relations/staff/541/professor-mark-stuart (Professor Mark Stuart) is Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation at Leeds University Business School, founder of the Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change, and Co-Director of the https://digit-research.org/ (Digital Futures at Work Research Centre). His current research focuses on the wide-ranging effects of digitalisation on the future of work; restructuring and displacement in the steel sector; and union modernisation, skills and learning. 

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, known as the furlough scheme is coming to an end and we'd like to hear what this means for your job or your business. Are you able to work as you did before the pandemic, or will you be facing difficult financial and personal decisions? What are the alternatives and potential solutions if staff or employers need or want to work differently? Whether you're running a small business or you're an employee, e-mail moneybox@bbc.co.uk now and please include a phone number if you'd like to take part. Joining Paul Lewis on the panel are: Maya Alba-Heller, ACAS Adviser Hannah Thomas, Employment Solicitor, Markel Law Presenter: Paul Lewis Producer: Diane Richardson Editor: Emma Rippon

Speculators predicted a surge in redundancies this autumn as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme comes to an end on the 30th September. However, this surge doesn't appear to be forthcoming.Despite 1.9 million workers still being on furlough at the end of June, recent data from the Insolvency Service (the body employers must notify when they are making 20 or more staff redundant) shows that the proposed job cut figures in August were the lowest they have been for 7 years. The exact number of proposed job cuts stood at 12,687 in August. At the height of the pandemic, this figure stood at 150,000 job cuts per month.During the month of September, employers are able to recoup 60% of a worker's wages, up to a cap of £1,875 using the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. The deadline for August claims is the 14 September 2021 and the deadline for September claims is the 14 October 2021. Past September, employers with staff currently on furlough will need to assess whether they can afford to pay 100% of staff members' wages going forward, or whether they will need to look at making redundancies.Employment Solicitor Amanda Glover explains in this podcast about the furlough wind down, redundancy forecasts and what you need to do as an employer by law if you are considering redundancies this autumn. 

Episode 3: Covid-19 and Employment In the latest episode of our Covid-19 podcast series, Nicola Rabson and Nick Marshall discuss the winding down of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and what employers need to consider next, including the recently-announced plans for the Job Retention Bonus Scheme.

Episode 3: Covid-19 and Employment In the latest episode of our Covid-19 podcast series, Nicola Rabson and Nick Marshall discuss the winding down of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and what employers need to consider next, including the recently-announced plans for the Job Retention Bonus Scheme.

Twenty episodes ago, in early summer last year, our Taxing Matters podcast focused on the newly emerging risk of furlough fraud. Now, nearly a year on (and three iterations of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme later) David Francis, Head of Tax Dispute Resolution at Grant Thornton, joins us to discuss this important and evolving topic.At the outset, a key concern was whether the speed with which the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme was set up might create a situation where innocent but incorrect, or fraudulent, claims would be submitted to HMRC. With an estimated 5 to 10% of all furlough claims, or approximately £3.5bn, falsely or incorrectly claimed, the Government has provided £100m of additional funding to HMRC's Fraud Investigation Services (FIS) to investigate suspected discrepancies. David discusses the tools FIS have at their disposal and the action HMRC is taking to uncover fraudulent claims – and offers some pertinent advice to businesses who may have concerns about the claims they have made.Show referencesTaxing Matters: Furlough FraudFurlough fraud and Government clawback: managing the riskHMRC's new powers to investigate furlough abuse See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Val Armstrong-Surgenor and Meghan Jenkins discuss where things currently stand in terms of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and recap on the position on homeworking as we await the imminent statutory guidance on this. We then move on to discuss the issues around vaccinations in the workplace and further, the current position on face coverings in the workplace.With the rollout of the vaccine now underway, employers and employees will be questioning what requirements there are, if any, relating to COVID-19 vaccinations within the workplace.

A new national lockdown is not the start to the new year we were all hoping for and in our latest podcast we look at the immediate issues for employers in light of the latest government guidance restricting movement in England. Similar restrictions are also in place in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and with the situation ever changing, it will be important to keep check on the latest position in the regions in which you operate. Many employers will be understandably concerned about continuing support for their workforce; the government announced at the end of December that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is now extended on its current terms until 30 April 2021. With a general feeling that resilience is not as high as in earlier lockdowns, mental health and employee wellbeing remain high priority issues. Manager training will also be key in ensuring consistency across the business and enabling managers to understand the potential risks across a range of situations and where they should be calling on support from HR. Please contact us for more details on how we can assist you in this respect.

Updated: 20 April 2021 Our Family Finances Adviser Derek explains the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, the government's initiative to financially support people unable to do their jobs during the coronavirus outbreak.

Meghan Jenkins & Laura Roddy in MacRoberts' Employment Team, discuss and cover the government's new Job Support Scheme. The new Scheme, which in a sense replaces the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, opens on 1 November 2020 and will run to 30 April 2021. 

Eleanor Mannion & Laura Roddy in MacRoberts' Employment Team discuss key points surrounding the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, otherwise known as the furlough scheme together with a brief look at HMRC's ‘furlough amnesty'. We also discuss redundancy and the important steps employers should be aware of and action you can take in relation to issues affecting you and your business as a result of Covid-19

Up to £3.5bn in Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme payments may have been claimed fraudulently or paid out in error, the government has said.HM Revenue and Custom told MPs on the Public Accounts Committee it estimates that 5-10% of furlough cash has been wrongly awarded.Vox Markets is revolutionising the way companies engage with shareholders and the stock market at large. By aggregating IR and digital content onto one secure and compliant platform, Vox Markets has established itself as the go-to resource for the investment community.#VoxMarkets #StockMarket #LivePrices #StockMarketNews #Money #Investing #Investments #Finance #Business #Podcasthttps://www.voxmarkets.co.uk/

In this episode, Jen, an advisor and trainer from Acas, gives advice on unfair dismissals, and what to do if you're ill and are at risk of losing your job due to illness. She also talks about redundancy rights as well as discusses furlough and Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ending. Acas website: https://www.acas.org.uk/ Useful Link: https://www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus Podcast:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzL2FjYXNwb2RjYXN0 Useful Links and Organizations: Citizens Advice Bureau- Website:https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ Helplines: Adviceline (England): 03444 111 444 Advicelink (Wales): 03444 77 20 20 Textphone: 18001 03444 111 445 Links you may find helpful: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/coronavirus-check-what-benefits-you-can-get/ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/if-you-cant-pay-your-bills-because-of-coronavirus/ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/help-with-debt/ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/coronavirus-if-you-have-problems-with-your-rented-home/ You can also speak to your local Citizens Advice Bureau and meet with an advisor face to face if they're open. Money Advice Service: Website: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en Helpline:0800 138 7777 Useful link: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/hub/coronavirus-money-guidance National Careers Service: Website:https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ Helpline:0800 100 900 Useful Links: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/the-world-of-work-is-changing https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/advice-for-if-you-lose-your-job

In episode 33 of SlatorPod, Florian and Esther talk about fresh signs of recovery in the language industry, from the Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI) — which rose (slightly) in August 2020 for the first time since the pandemic hit — to encouraging survey data from the ATC UK's Coronavirus Pulse Survey in July.The two also share news that the world's most valuable listed LSP, UK-based RWS, decided to voluntarily hand back money to the UK government that they received under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. It's probably not a huge sum of cash that RWS is giving up since they only “furloughed a small number of employees,” but still.With what looks like more than tentative green shoots appearing, what better time for LSPs to think about ramping up Sales and Marketing? The two discuss Slator's recently published Pro Guide on Sales and Marketing for LSPs and share personal anecdotes from working in Sales (Florian) and Project Management (Esther) functions at large LSPs.In other news, they talk about a mistranslation of a Facebook post, which sparked public and monarchical outrage in Thailand, and run through LSP Ai-Media's unfolding plans to list on the Australian Stock Exchange.

Today's guest is a very experienced lawyer, leadership mentor, business coach, public speaker, advocate for female entrepreneurship and one of the leading lights of Excluded UK. Excluded UK is a group created to fight against a significant injustice suffered by millions of UK taxpayers who, without good reason, fell between the gaps and received no help when much needed Coronavirus related financial support was handed out by the chancellor. Our guest is Rachel Flower and she will be talking to me about “Cause and Effect” How to Create a Campaign Platform and Grow an Engaged, Focussed Community to Achieve Results She is the co-founder of the Broadroom a network of like-minded individuals not exclusively for women but with a clear intent to encourage, support and engage with fellow female entrepreneurs. She also runs legal consultancy Serenwood and has created another network called Free 2 ride which is an online activity centred offering aiming to grow a community of active members looking for a healthier lifestyle. Rachel lives in Yorkshire but you just might hear the lilt of a Welsh accent especially when speaking passionately as she does frequently on subjects very close to her heart. You'll also hear in this episode how Rachel is working hard to balance her busy career as a seasoned entrepreneur and campaigner with that of an equally busy parent. When Covid19 and lockdown hit the UK most of us were in a state of shock. Fortunately the Government did take swift action when mass redundancies were looming. We saw the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme also known as Furlough. There were other schemes announced to support the self-employed such as the Self Employed Income Support Scheme, and a Discretionary Grant Scheme co-ordinated by local authorities which has currently paid out £11 billion via 900k grants to businesses across the UK. BUT..despite the very best efforts of a wide range of tax players from self-employed to freelancers to company directors and those denied furlough or individuals simply earning less than 50% of their income from self-employment 3 million UK taxpayers are affected by this oversight and received Zero support since Lockdown began. Excluded UK is fighting their corner. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hresource/message

Eleanor Mannion & Meghan Jenkins discuss the ever changing Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, particularly the changes from the past 3 weeks, Flexible Working Requests and Refusals to Return to Work.

Darren Newman, employment lawyer, discusses how flexible furlough will work under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme from 1 July 2020.

The Bank of England says unemployment could approach 10 per cent this year and as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is wound down, many economists are warning it could go even higher. With more than a quarter of the UK workforce already on furlough, what can be done to make sure they have jobs to go back to? David Aaronovitch examines the government's options and hears who is most vulnerable. Contributors:Melanie Simms, Professor of Work and Employment at the University of GlasgowLaura Gardiner, Research Director at The Resolution FoundationAlan Manning, Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics Tony Wilson, Director of the Institute for Employment Studies Producers: Beth Sagar-Fenton, Kirsteen Knight and Joe Kent. Editor: Jasper Corbett.

In our latest podcast, David Hossack and Innes Clark look at the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme announced this week and also discuss some important points to bear in mind arising from the operation of the Scheme.

Jo Broadbent, counsel knowledge lawyer at Hogan Lovells, discusses what constitutes "work" under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, and explores some of the common, tricky scenarios that employers face during periods of furlough including: communicating with employees; undertaking different types of training; conducting different types of HR process; and dealing with employees who may wish to work.

Deborah Miller and Meghan Jenkins in MacRoberts' Employment team give an update on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, also known as Furlough Leave, and provide information what employers should be doing to protect vulnerable employees, as well as those who are shielding.

Deborah Miller and Meghan Jenkins from the MacRoberts Employment Team provide an update on Furlough Leave provisions and summarise the key points relating to Emergency Volunteering Leave under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

In this podcast Innes Clark highlights certain key issues flowing from the recent Treasury Direction issued on 15 April in relation to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

Deborah Miller and Meghan Jenkins in MacRoberts' Employment team discuss the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the key points for employers and employees.

Max Winthrop, partner and head of the employment law team at Short, Richardson and Forth LLP, answers your questions on the impact of the coronavirus on your workforce, including latest guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, annual leave, short-time working and emergency volunteer leave.

In this podcast, CM Murray LLP Partners Sarah Chilton and Beth Hale, and Smith & Williamson LLP Tax Director John Manis co-host a live Q&A session on the employment and tax details and practicalities of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, and the key issues surrounding individual and collective redundancies.

In this special HR Uprising Podcast episode, Lucinda talks to HR Expert Tom Blake about the details of the recently announced Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. They also discuss the facts and fiction surrounding furloughing, along with the right up to date clarifications from HMRC.   Certainly, we hope to clear up any confusion around this specialist topic on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme! With guidance on current clarifications, and emphasising the need for documentation, you should have the tools you need to get to grips with furloughing.   Please note that this show was recorded on the 30th March 2020. Therefore, please refer to the most up to date HMRC guidance for any changes or further clarifications.   Key Takeaways Furloughing is a status that can be applied to employees instead of making them redundant. The Furloughing programme is for zero work, it does not cover reduced working hours. This is a grant which will be available to be repaid at the end of April. The employer continues to pay 80% of the salary which is capped at £2500. This money is subject to tax and National Insurance. You can be furloughed if you have no work, not because you have childcare duties. If you are self-isolating out of choice and there is work still available to you then you cannot be furloughed. Instead, you may receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP). There is still a need for clarification as to whether individuals who have been identified by the NHS as at risk and are therefore required to ‘shield' but cannot get to work can be furloughed. At the time of this recording, it is unclear as to whether this should be SSP or eligible for furlough. Above all, document any decision you are making and date it along with your interpretation of the rules that are in place at that time. Therefore, you have a pack of information that can be referred back to if HMRC query it in 12-18 months' time.   Best Moments 'Martin Lewis is a personal finance expert and I believe that is where his expertise should stay, he is not an employment expert.' ‘This doesn't trump Employment Law' ‘I'm not normally this nice to HMRC but I think we have to give credit where credit is due' 'In my experience, HMRC has accepted the position I have taken as an employer 9/10 times if I have documented and dated the decisions I am making at that time.'   Valuable Resources Join the HR Uprising LinkedIn Group Host of The HR Uprising Podcast, Lucinda Carney, is also the founder and CEO of Actus Software, where you can find additional free HR Resources: https://actus.co.uk/free-performance-management-resources/ Download Tom's synopsis of the rules to date: https://www.blakeconnolly.co.uk/ HMRC on Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme   About The Guest Tom Blake is a Global HR Director and Executive Coach. With an extensive background in complex multinational organisations, he certainly understands the pressures that businesses face in an ever-changing and complex world. Therefore, one of his key focuses is on helping organisations understand how to interpret complex employment legislation. He also enables organisations to develop through delivering executive leadership development. Currently, his focus is on helping businesses implement the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Tom Blake on Linkedin Tom Blake on Twitter   About The Host Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up' together.   "When we look up we rise up”   Contact Method Join the HR Uprising LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising YouTube: Channel   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darren Newman, employment lawyer, discusses the Government guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and furloughing workers. Darren takes you through the key features of the scheme and discusses tricky issues, including the process of selecting employees to be furloughed.

Boyes Turner's second Covid-19 employer related podcast was recorded on Monday 23 March 2020 and focuses on guidance as at this date. Listen to Emma O'Connor, Senior Associate and Head of Training, discuss the contractual, pay and legal perspectives associated with Covid-19 issues such as holiday pay, sick pay and sickness absence, redundancies as well as a focus on the government's proposed Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

In our latest podcast, David Hossack, partner in our employment team looks at the guidance published on 26 March on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. This provides much more detail on how this scheme will operate.

Boyes Turner's second Covid-19 employer related podcast was recorded on Monday 23 March 2020 and focuses on guidance as at this date. Listen to Emma O'Connor, Senior Associate and Head of Training, discuss the contractual, pay and legal perspectives associated with Covid-19 issues such as holiday pay, sick pay and sickness absence, redundancies as well as a focus on the government's proposed Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.