Coronavirus sick pay scheme opens for applications from businesses in the Highlands and the rest of the UK
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Small businesses and employers across the UK who have paid statutory sick pay to staff taking coronavirus-related leave will be able to claim back the money from today.
In a further boost to employers affected by the pandemic The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme – which was announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak at the Budget – opened for applications this morning.
The scheme allows small and medium sized employers, with fewer than 250 members of staff, to apply to recover the costs of paying coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay for two weeks – worth nearly £200 per employee.
It was launched via the Government's website today and the new online service is being run by HMRC.
After making an application it is aimed that employers will receive the money within six working days.
To get the rebate, employers will need to go online and input simple information on the employees being claimed for.
The service can be accessed here.