Home About Us News Insights Policyinsights Policy Insights Tips for asking if your employer can place you on furlough Policy Insight18th January 2021 Requesting furlough may be an option for some employees with caring responsibilities but it is at the employer’s discretion and won’t be an option for everyone. Reflecting on a challenging year and looking forward to a brighter 2021 Policy Insight18th December 2020 Employers For Childcare looks back on a busy 2020 – much achieved despite the challenges. Furlough scheme extended to end of April 2021 Policy Insight17th December 2020 The UK Government will continue to pay 80% of wages, for eligible employees, for hours not worked. Keeping families, childcare providers and others informed during COVID-19 Policy Insight10th December 2020 Update on recent developments and advice available. UK Government Spending Review – opportunity missed to support families most at risk of poverty Policy Insight25th November 2020 Measures announced include a £280 billion package to support recovery from Covid-19. Backdating Childcare Vouchers explained Policy Insight20th November 2020 Make the most of the financial savings from the Childcare Voucher scheme. All Party Group on Early Education and Childcare focuses on importance of childcare to the economy and maternal employment Policy Insight12th November 2020 Access to childcare has a significant impact on maternal employment and will be key to economic recovery. New Real Living Wage rates set for 2020/21 Policy Insight10th November 2020 Individuals who work for almost 7,000 Real Living Wage Employers are set for a pay increase as the new Real Living Wage rates rise across the UK. Furlough scheme now extended until end of March 2021 and further support for the self-employed Policy Insight5th November 2020 Under the scheme eligible employees will receive 80% of their usual salary for hours not worked and support for the self-employed has been enhanced. Chancellor announces changes to the Job Support Scheme and Self-Employment Income Support Grant Policy Insight2nd November 2020 Financial support for businesses and the self-employed will increase to protect livelihoods and jobs across the UK. 1…2728293031…43
