Apply for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

Help businesses in Kirklees to apply for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

HMRC’s online claims system for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme launched on Monday 20 April. Businesses participating in the scheme will be able to claim up to 80% of the wages of employees who would otherwise have been laid off as a result of the virus, up to a cap of £2,500 per month. The scheme has now been extended to the end of June 2020 and businesses can claim for furloughed employees who were on their PAYE payroll on or before 19 March 2020. Further details can be found along with the latest information at www.kirklees.gov.uk/coronavirusbusiness.

Kirklees Council is working to ensure that all Kirklees businesses are aware of the full range of support available, including the Job Retention Scheme, so please share this information and web link to reach business owners across Kirklees. Business owners can also contact the Council’s Business Team if they have any questions about the scheme at business.enquiries@kirklees.gov.uk.

For more information visit https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/coronavirusbusiness