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Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re employed and cannot work

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. You might be able to get:Find out about:Updated the guidance if you’re off work because of coronavirus because the temporary eligibility rules for benefits if you were self-isolating have ended.Removed references to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ('furlough') which ended on 30 September 2021.Removed guidance on what you could claim if you’re off work because you’re shielding.

Shielding in England, Scotland and Wales has stopped and the time limit for making a backdated claim has passed.Updated guidance to include that your employer can furlough you if you’re shielding or have caring responsibilities because of coronavirus (COVID-19).Updated the guidance to clarify eligibility conditions for Universal Credit, New Style Jobseeker's Allowance and New Style Employment and Support Allowance; to add Pension Credit, and the Test and Trace Support Payment as other financial help that can be claimed.Published updated guidance on when you must stay at home and may be able to claim Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) because of coronavirus (COVID-19).Added that interviews and assessments are by telephone.

You should only go to a jobcentre if asked to do so.Added more information about who might be able to get New Style Employment and Support Allowance because of coronavirus.First published..

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