We have updated our briefing note on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to reflect the current position, following further updated guidance being published last week, together with a Treasury Direction setting out more details on the scheme. The HMRC portal has opened today. Click here to read our latest note.
Meantime, please get in touch with your usual contact within the employment team if you need any advice on how these changes will affect your organisation.
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