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  Jersey has moved to Level 2 of the Safe Exit Strategy and the easing of restrictions has allowed hotels to open and restaurants to serve customers indoors. All businesses that are re-opening must observe sector-specific guidance on physical distancing and hygiene. We have to stress that this is a careful and measured progression towards the…

Last month saw some further progress in moving out of lockdown. As part of Level 3 of the Safe Exit Plan, indoor businesses were allowed to open subject to strict provisions to stop the spread of coronavirus. That includes not opening if your employees can continue to work from home. From Thursday 21 May, indoor businesses such as offices, warehouses, manufacturing…

Safe Exit Framework Advice for Businesses On Monday 11 May, the Government of Jersey moved to Level 3 of the Safe Exit Framework. For most Islanders that means the amount of time they are allowed out of their homes has been extended, as have the options on what they can do. Businesses in the hospitality…

UPDATE – Guidance on Phase 2 of the Government of Jersey COVID-19 Co-Funded Payroll Scheme As you are aware, applications for Phase 2 open on Friday 1 May. The scheme of financial assistance picks up from Phase 1 which focused on the early part of the crisis and covers wages from 1 April to 30…

Co-funded Payroll Scheme Applications Open We wanted to make sure that you are aware that the Government of Jersey has opened applications for phase 1 of the Co-Funded Payroll Scheme which supports payroll costs between 20th and 31st March 2020 for qualifying industries. Phase 1. The link to the phase 1 application is on the…

Legal Advice - Free 1:1 consultation If your business is being affected by COVID-19 and you need legal advice to help you address specific issues in relation to the options and next steps for your business, then you can complete the Legal 1:1 support application form here.  This advice can cover issues such as redundancies;…

Business Disruption Loan Guarantee Scheme Government of Jersey together with the Banks have structured a business disruption loan guarantee scheme which will give you access to Government backed loans. You can access this scheme directly through the banks and the availability and structure of the loan will depend on your business’s individual circumstances. Key features…