The High Court has ruled that some insurers should have paid out for losses by businesses during the lockdown, according to this article in the BBC website. The case was brought by the Financial Conduct Authority which, according to the BBC, said the ruling removed "a large number" of roadblocks to successful claims, as well…
Read moreEvents Update – Revised guidance on events and gatherings
Events Update – Revised guidance on events and gatherings
Updated guidance on events and gatherings were released 1 September and they confirm the limit of 40 people per event. That is unlikely to change until October at the earliest and is a blow for all our members, especially for those involved in the events industry, but inevitable given the spike in cases elsewhere. Let's hope…
Read moreUpdate on Collecting Customer Information
Update on Collecting Customer Information
The guidance for collecting customers contact data on licenced premises has been revised following discussions with Public Health. Here is a summary of the changes and the important points to note - If you are an organisation whose activities have the potential for anyone to be within 2 meters for more than 15 minutes, you must ask for…
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Visit Safe Charter is launched!
Visit Safe Charter is launched!
Jersey's Visit Safe Charter has now launched, asking businesses to sign up to a united set of guidelines and practices which will offer both islanders and visitors comfort in our Covid-19 world. The Charter is the result of consultation between the Jersey Hospitality Association, Government of Jersey and Visit Jersey and has the following aims:…
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Safe Exit Level 2 – Advice for Businesses
Safe Exit Level 2 – Advice for Businesses
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…
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Indoor Businesses at Level 3
Indoor Businesses at Level 3
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…
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Safe Exit Framework Advice for Businesses
Safe Exit Framework Advice for Businesses
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…
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Updated Guidance on Phase 2
Updated Guidance on Phase 2
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…
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Co-funded Payroll Scheme Applications Open
Co-funded Payroll Scheme Applications Open
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…
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Legal Advice – Free 1:1 consultation
Legal Advice – Free 1:1 consultation
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;…
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