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<p>The information requested is not available.</p><p> </p><p>HM Revenue and Customs
neither collect nor hold data on the reasons that eligible employers make claims through
the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>The Coronavirus Job Retention
Scheme is not to be used simply because of short-term absences from work due to sickness
or self-isolation.</p><p> </p><p>Where an employee is on sick leave or self-isolating
as a result of coronavirus, the rules in relation to Statutory Sick Pay apply.</p><p>
</p><p>Conversely, an employee is eligible for CJRS if they are unable to work because
they are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable or are in the equivalent highest-risk group
for severe illness from coronavirus, and following the public health guidance.</p><p>
</p><p>These rules have been in place and clearly reflected in all versions of the
guidance, since March 2020.</p>
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