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UK Job Support Scheme extended

By Laura Morrison
October 12, 2020
  • COVID-19
  • Job support scheme
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The government is extending the Job Support Scheme to support businesses whose premises are legally required to shut for some period over winter. We summarise the key points on our global COVID-19 labor and employment hub.

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About Laura Morrison

Laura is a managing practice development lawyer based in Dentons' Edinburgh office, supporting the People, Reward and Mobility practice across the UK. She has more than 17 years' experience as an employment lawyer. Laura's responsibilities focus on supporting our fee earners through a variety of knowledge initiatives, from internal and external training to the development of innovative methods for service delivery.

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