COVID-19 Forum update 2

Staff issues continued to dominate the Covid-19 Forum in the past 24 hours. The government’s clarification that all practices should close except for emergencies has led many to furlough their staff. The forum has been rich with advice and templates for practices owners to use when taking the decision to stand staff down. Copies can be found on the forum. You can join the forum here: https://optixforum.uk/ .

Of particular interest has been the situation for husband and wife team who are both directors. The forum has been told that directors do not qualify for the government’s scheme of 80% of pay for those on furlough. Further advice was being sought.