NICVA is here for you but at present we have a number of staff on furlough leave. Whilst we're open, we are operating a reduced service. You can get in touch with us on 028 9087 7777 Monday - Friday from 9am - 1pm, or via the support request form or email our team. Please do also check for updates and new information via the COVID-19 Information Hub
Employment and HR (COVID19)
Distilled and relevant guidance for voluntary and community organisations managing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We will endeavour to keep our information on HR and Employment up to date during this time however we have provided links below to the key and authoritative sources of information, such as the Government and other organisations on the impact of the Coronavirus:
- Government website - Business Support information
- NIBusinessinfo website - NI Business Support information
- HMRC website - Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and furlough
- Public Health Agency website - Coronavirus information for specific workplaces
Employer guidance on a range of matters, including dealing with the impact of coronavirus is available on the Labour Relations Agency Website:
NICVA's articles on various employment matters arising from the impact of Coronavirus are below. These articles are intended as guidance only. All government guidance should be followed at all times. HMRC guidance on the job retention scheme is being regularly updated so we recommend that employers review this at regular intervals to keep as up to date as possible with the most recent guidance available.
Updates
Updated Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance hub
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme guidance has been updated to reflect the extension of the scheme until March 2021
LRA publishes helpful guide on home working
The LRA (Labour Relations Agency) recently published 'A Practical Guide to Working from Home: COVID19 and beyond' to assist employers and employees who continue to work from home in uncertain times.
NICVA Meetings and Training Sessions
While we all continue to be required to work from home, NICVA continues to provide a full programme of training sessions and meetings online.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) extended to March
On 5 November, the Chancellor announced that the Job Retention Scheme (furlough scheme) will be extended to the end of March 2021.
Civil society urges Chancellor to urgently make job scheme fit for purpose
A coalition of civil society leaders has written to Rishi Sunak to urge him to develop a Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) fit for purpose for social change organisations.
Working from home tax relief
Employees working from home due to COVID19 are eligible to apply for tax relief up to £125
Coronavirus Job Rentention Scheme (CJRS) November extension
On 31 October 2020 the government announced an extension to the CJRS scheme for furloughing workers until December 2020.
About the updated Government Job Support Scheme (POSTPONED)
The Government has introduced and announced changes to the Job Support Scheme (now postponed) which will open on 01 November 2020 following the closure of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) on 31 October 2020.
New COVID-19 guide for employers
The Public Health Agency has produced a new guide: 'COVID-19 in a business setting - a quick guide for employers'.
HR mentoring support for small charities – CIPD offer to NICVA members
Navigating through the workplace and people challenges caused by Covid-19 can be difficult. This is particularly the case for small charities – many of whom have either a limited or no HR function.
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