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I now have no childcare am I going to get any pay?
I am just confused with all the do's and don'ts. My husband is a key worker but our school have urged us that if the other parent is not a key worker, then unless completely crucial, do not send your children in. So I am now staying at home with the kids uncertain about how we are going to survive money wise if there is no…
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Please, please walk on the left!
A simple request. Please walk on the left hand side of the path in parks, and on the left hand pavement on roads. With minimal inconvenience, this enables people to keep a 2m distance if they wish to.
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Wages paid by government
I am 66 years old and drawing my uk state pension and working part time as a supply school teacher will i qualify for any wage support from the government during Coronavirus schools closure?
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Are employers obligated to retain workers if they are eligible for the Work Retention Scheme?
Hello My employer has put me on my redundancy notice (1 week), due to Covid-19. Do they have to keep me on and furlough me if they can claim my wages through the Work Retention Scheme, or are they within their rights to lay me off? My contract is a fixed term contract taken on a trip-by-trip basis on an oil rig.
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Self employed, hard to categorize
I unfortunately fall into the misc bracket. I earn multiple income streams from digital audio and photographic media that sells all over the world. I am unable to get out and take photos/videos for stock due to the restrictions. I also have seen a huge drop in income from my earnings all over the world and will find it…
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Parents at risk - self isolating, outside walks allowed?
They have been going for drives and walks in a place where there are no people, it's a local moors. My theory is they should still be able to do this, but the Government are now saying people at risk should stay indoors (previously they encouraged people to carry on exercising).
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Social distancing in shops mainly supermarkets.
After seeing the people on TV and our local Supermarkets unable
to Social Distance in these places surely they need to limit the incoming
customers ? Pass out numbers to those waiting outside so they can wait in their
car or at a safe distance instead of the long queues with no distance between
people we have all seen…
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NHS worker vulnerable child help
I work for the NHS as a healthcare assistant looking after elderly patients. I have a 2 year old who was in hospital last week and has a lung infection, he is under the peadiatrician for recurrent respiratory infections. I am entitled to nursery as my role in the nhs, I’m not sure I want him to go with his condition.. As…
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Agency worker advice
Hope someone can help me. I am worried for my mum. She works for an agency and has been working for Arcadia through the agency for 7 month. Last week she was only called in 1 day, now there is no work. Her husband does not work due do severe anxiety. When she spoke to universal credit they say she is not entitled to any…
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Not sure to self isolate
Hi. My father is in his late 80's. My mother just reaching 70. I work in a supermarket and am currently on holiday, due to return next week. Should I be working in there or do I need to self isolate?. If I need to self isolate where does that leave me with regards to pay.
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Covid-19 high risk patient financial assistance
I'm a transplant patient and starting 12 weeks self isolation, unsure what help I can get as I'm not sick nor have I been laid off? Is it worth asking my employer to furlough me for the duration, enabling me to receive at least 80% of my salary?
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Can my employers reduce my wages by 40%
My Employers have announced that they are reducing our wages by 40% for two months due to Coronavirus. Our 40hr week still remains! We get paid by the hour, but this will mean that our hourly rate will be under the minimum wage. Is this legal?
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Corona confusion for 1 key worker family....
IF anyone can spare some time to read, and share views I would be hugely appreciative. I am an NHS keyworker - mental health frontline community. Cannot work from home as patient facing role. 30 hours pw - salary 30k Partner is electrical maintenance engineer - full time worker. 40 hours pw -salary 37k - obvs his role is…
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80% wage clarification
I lost my job Monday 16th March because of Coronavirus. After government announcements the MD has asked me to call him to discuss continuingmy employment. I have a year 1 child who now can't go to school and needs homeschooling. I have no one else to help care for her. I am confused about how this 80% wage works. I think I…
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Told to Work From Home - Bills
I've been told to work from home. I fully appreciate this is for my health and that for society to minimise the effect of COVID-19. However, I am having to put on my heating when otherwise I would not and buy items to make the workspace ergonomic. Particularly for the extra on my electricity bill, am I entitled to anything…
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Job Worry
Hi all. I'm in a difficult position at the moment - I'm on a fixed term contract until end of May. This is a project job so will likely be extended for 12 months but with everything going on it is uncertain. I recently applied for a new job with same organisation which is permanent and been offered an interview for next…
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Confused.
My partner may come under the vulnerable category and may have to go in self isolation for the twelve week period and I need to know what employers will pay. Is it the 80% of his income or is it SSP ( but he's not sick).
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Employed into my own company
I am a IT contractor work under limited company and each month I pay myself a salary as a employee. i didn't have work since February can you please advice what and how can I apply under corona loss of earnings scheme. Thanks
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Am I a business or self employed?
Hi, I'm trying to understand whether I'm classed as a business or self employed when it comes to government support regarding coronavirus - the level of support appears to differ significantly for each group. I'm a director of my own Ltd company (9 years old)
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Travel Insurance renewal
I currently hold an Enhanced Annual Multi-Trip travel insurance policy with Zurich. My policy is due to expire next month, and I have just received my renewal notice from Zurich. I have a trip booked (flights purchased in January) from the UK to the USA/Canada in June, which I may have to cancel due to the coronavirus.…