Coronavirus Employment Update 17/4/2020

We have a number of employment news articles related to the Coronavirus this week including:

An Garda Síochána Powers Extended to 5th May
https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e9d120-minister-for-health-simon-harris-signs-regulations-to-give-an-garda-/

Update to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme Announced by Minister Donohoe

Employees with net pay less than €586 per week (€38,000):

• For those employees with previous average net pay less than €412 per week (equivalent to almost €24,400) the subsidy will be increased from 70% to 85% of their previous net weekly pay. 
• For those employees with previous average net pay between €412 and €500 per week (equivalent to €24,400-€31,000), the subsidy will be up to €350 per week.

Employees with net pay in excess of €586 per week (€38,000):

• For employees with previous net pay in excess of €586 per week (equivalent to €38,000), a tiered approach will apply.  The maximum subsidy payable for these remains €350 per week.

More here:
http://merrionstreet.ie/en/News-Room/Releases/Minister_Donohoe_announces_update_to_the_Temporary_Wage_Subsidy_Scheme_to_ensure_greater_staff_retention_and_links_between_employer_and_employee.html

Revenue to implement Changes to Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme

Revenue is implementing the changes to TWSS announced by the Minister this week. Revenue has confirmed that the new subsidy rates and the relevant tapering will become fully operational for payroll submissions made on or after 4 May 2020, with a pay date on or after that same date.

Further details:
https://www.revenue.ie/en/corporate/press-office/press-releases/2020/pr-160420-revenue-to-implement-changes-to-twss.aspx

RTE  Summary of Updates

https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0415/1130681-virus-finance/ 

ICTU Welcomes Updates
https://www.ictu.ie/press/2020/04/15/removing-wage-subsidy-anomalies-for-low-and-middle/ 

Revenue statistics
https://www.revenue.ie/en/corporate/press-office/press-releases/2020/pr-090420-temporary-covid-19-wage-subsidy-scheme-statistical-update.aspx 

Over 500,000 Receiving Enhanced Benefits
https://www.gov.ie/en/news/e3e5f1-update-on-payments-awarded-for-covid-19-pandemic-unemployment-paymen/ 

Cross-border workers 'left in limbo' over benefits
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-52142625 

SIPTU and HSE Agree Redeployment Of Health Workers To Private Nursing Homes
http://www.siptu.ie/media/pressreleases2019/featurednews/fullstory_21714_en.html 

WRC Services Update
https://www.workplacerelations.ie/en/news-media/workplace_relations_notices/covid-19-update.html 

Economic Outcome of Coronavirus and Restrictions
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2020/0409/1129580-imf-on-coronavirus-impact/ 

Irish Economy Set To Return To Growth Next Year
https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2020/0414/1130427-imf-expects-world-economy-to-shrink-by-3-this-year/ 

NSAI Guide To Help Retailers Manage Business Continuity During The COVID-19 Emergency
https://dbei.gov.ie/en/Publications/COVID-19-Retail-Protection-and-Improvement-Guide.html 

Mental Health and Wellbeing Initiative Launched
http://merrionstreet.ie/en/News-Room/News/Minister_for_Health_launches_mental_health_and_wellbeing_initiative_to_support_people_during_COVID-19.html 

Leaving Cert Exams Postponed
https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/0410/1129844-state-exams-coronavirus/ 

Changes to Directors’ Duties Across Globe due to Coronavirus Crisis
https://www.eversheds-sutherland.com/global/en/what/articles/index.page?ArticleID=en%2Fcoronavirus%2Fcoronavirus-dd-global-020420 

Visual Representation on Covid-19 Impact by Oireachtas Library and Research Service
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/press-centre/news-and-features/20200414-visual-analysis-of-covid-19-pandemic-published-by-oireachtas-library-research-service/ 

Remote Court Hearings to Start This Month
https://www.irishlegal.com/article/successful-tests-pave-way-for-remote-hearings-to-begin-this-month 

CIPD Coronavirus Hub
The CIPD also has a range of guidance material for employers in navigating the Coronavirus pandemic including guidance on remote working and a series of FAQ's.
https://www.cipd.ie/news-resources/coronavirus?utm_source=mc&utm_medium=email&utm_content=CIPD+Ireland+-+COVID-19+-+members+email+2.https%3a%2f%2fwww.cipd.ie%2fnews-resources%2fcoronavirus&utm_campaign=7308037&utm_term=568745