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This second version on Coronavirus and Work considers the second iteration of the Directions which set out how to claim the furlough monies.

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The amendments to the Directions are shown in red so that it is easy to see the changes.

A further Report on Getting Back to Work and business re-organisations will be produced shortly. This will include such matters as consideration of risk assessments and precedents. 

In this post I consider the recent case of David Allen t/a David Allen Chartered Accountants  v Dodd & Co Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 25 which deals with the mental element that is required for a claim of inducing breach of contract by a new employer. 

The case illustrates the difficulties for the former employer as well as the steps that a new employer can take to protect itself.

THE CORONAVIRUS AND WORK (1st report) (5th May 2020) 

This document brings together and updates  the various issues arising because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The HMRC was asked three questions about furlough:

1.  Can the position with regard to written agreement and furlough be clarified?

2. Can employers give notice to their employees to take holiday?

3. Can the grant still be claimed for the period when an employee is on notice of termination?

This is the Fifth  Intelligence Report which takes into account the Fourth Government Guidance and  the HMRC Directions. 

Intelligence Report 5: The Coronavirus Crisis: Updated Furlough Guidance dated 15th April, the HMRC Directions,  Holidays, The Self Employed. Practical Examples.

This is the Fourth Intelligence Report: The Coronavirus Crisis: Updated Furlough Guidance dated 9th April, Holidays, The Self Employed. Practical Examples.

Michael Duggan QC

The Government issued amended Guidance on 4th April 2020. 

We have added to our report to include the amended Guidance and also the ACAS Guidance on holiday leave. We deal with a number of difficult issues that are becoming apparent in this Report.