Sick pay rebate scheme is reopened for businesses
Small and medium-sized businesses will be able to claim money from the government to cover statutory sick pay that is paid to employees affected by Covid, the chancellor has said.It is part of a series of measures announced to support firms affected by the new wave of infections.The cost of sick pay is one of businesses' concerns as they face a wave of absences caused by the omicron variant of Covid.
Ten out of the firm's 80 outlets are now open for delivery only due to high levels of staff off with coronavirus.Some workers' contracts offer full pay to those off ill, albeit for a limited time. for firms, namely grants and support for businesses in the hospitality, leisure and cultural sectors.
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