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<p>The Chancellor has outlined an unprecedented package of measures to protect millions
of people’s jobs and incomes as part of the national effort in response to coronavirus.</p><p>
</p><p>If infected, many people who are on Zero-Hour Contracts will be entitled to
Statutory Sick Pay. Those who are not eligible to receive sick pay are able to claim
Universal Credit (UC) and/or new style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), where
they qualify.</p><p> </p><p>The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is being set up to
help pay people’s wages. Employers will be able to contact HMRC for a grant to cover
80% of the wages, up to a monthly cap of £2,500, for their workforce who remain on
payroll but are temporarily not working during the coronavirus outbreak. This scheme
aims to support all those employed through the PAYE system regardless of their employment
contract, including those on zero-hour contracts.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses and Employees
can get advice on individual employment issues by visiting the Acas website.</p>
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