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Written question asked by Mhairi Black (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 5 May 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 May 2020. It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Friday, 15 May 2020 on behalf of the Treasury.

Employment: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will provide support for (a) PAYE zero hour contract workers, (b) casual workers and (c) seasonal workers who cannot access the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

Answer

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is open to employees on any type of employment contract, including full-time, part-time, agency, fixed-term, flexible or zero hour contracts. As well as employees, other workers may also be eligible if they are paid via PAYE. To be eligible for the CJRS, employees must have been on their employer’s PAYE payroll on or before 19 March 2020 and HMRC must have received an RTI submission notifying payment in respect of that employee on or before 19 March 2020. Full guidance can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme.

Those not eligible for the scheme may have access to other support which the Government is providing, including a package of temporary welfare measures and up to three months’ mortgage payment holidays for those who may be in difficulty with mortgage payments.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
43680
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Casual workers Government assistance Seasonal workers Zero hours contracts Coronavirus
Link
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