Submitted on Saturday 21st March 2020
Rejected on Thursday 2nd April 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Self-employed workers to receive the same benefits as an employee
"Coronavirus crisis"
An employee currently earning £25,000 a year would get £20,000 through the new job retention scheme but while someone who’s self-employed earning the same sum might only access around £5,000 worth of support.
It is very clear the virus doesn't discriminate so why is the Government doing so?
Why should an employee get more help at these terrible times than a self-employed worker?
Self-employed workers are important to the UK economy as are every employee.
You can't sign this petition because it was rejected. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!
The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Since this petition was started, the Government has said that most self-employed people can claim a taxable grant worth 80% of their trading profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month for the next 3 months.
You can find out who is eligible and how to apply here: www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme
You can read the Government's announcement here:
www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-gives-support-to-millions-of-self-employed-individuals
You can find out about what other Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: www.gov.uk/coronavirus
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
3.145.92.54 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 21:10:35 +0100
