HU UPDATE New Employment Whilst Furloughed Drinks Trust Relief Fund
08 April 2020

NEW EMPLOYMENT WHILST FURLOUGHED
Please note that the government has updated its advice regarding furloughed workers, and as such employees who have been furloughed are able to take on new employment whilst on furlough (provided the employment contract allows for this).
This will not affect you receiving 80% of your salary (up to £2500) as per the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
HU has updated its template letter to employees to reflect this, with changes highlighted in red.
CLICK HERE to download
DRINKS TRUST COVID-19 RELIEF FUND
The Drinks Trust COVID 19 Relief Fund is open to people who have lost their job and/or income as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic.
Applications can be made for a one off payment of £250 - paid on a first come/first served basis. Please note that this fund is for people in the industry who have been made redundant (not furloughed) and need help to pay for essential items, utility bills etc.
CLICK HERE for more info and to apply