As received from Simon Davis, President of Law Society today; Friday 5th June 2020.
Furlough scheme deadline
The Government’s furlough scheme, the Job Retention Scheme, will close to new entrants on Wednesday 10 June.
If your firm is considering taking advantage of the scheme in the future, including the new arrangements for part-time furloughing, relevant employees must be entered into the scheme by that deadline.
We have updated our guidance on the furlough scheme, published new FAQs on the scheme including some scenarios which firms may experience.
Next Tuesday (9th June 2020) we will be holding a webinar on the latest changes to the Job Retention Scheme and what it means for law firms. You can find out more information and sign up to the webinar here.
- Read our latest guidance for law firms on the Job Retention Scheme
- Find the latest government guidance on the Job Retention Scheme
- Sign up to our webinar on the changes to the scheme
Return to the office
As the government begin to lift restrictions and solicitors slowly return to the office in the coming weeks, firms will need to be prepared and to have taken all necessary steps to ensure their offices are safe.
The Law Society have published a return to the office toolkit, focused on providing practical steps that you can take in line with government guidance, complete with everything from template risk assessments to downloadable materials to display in your offices.
It is obviously important that firms begin now to consult with staff and complete the necessary risk assessments to ensure that everything is in place when your firm is able to return to the office.
Read our toolkit on the safe return to the office
Our resources
We are continually updating our resources relating to coronavirus.
All of our guidance can be found on our website in our coronavirus hub.