When the furlough scheme was introduced it was a sensible short-term measure to protect individuals whose employers had a sudden loss of earnings. But it is deeply discriminatory and worse, it’s bad for business. Those still with an employer receive enhanced benefits. Those without an employer do not. And some just fall through the gaps.…
Month: November 2020
Lockdown – the sequel: what it means for businesses
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…..the Government announce another national lockdown. At the end of July I wrote that this would happen and what savvy businesses should do to prepare for a second spike! That advice was heeded by many and is just as relevant today because the fallout…
