Submitted on Saturday 21st March 2020
Rejected on Friday 27th March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Extend 80% Emergency Wage Relief to the Self Employed
Another petition has called on the government to extend statutory sick pay to self employed workers, but this doesn't go far enough. The government's vow to cover 80% of private sector employees' wages up to £2,500pm must be extended to help the self-employed.
There are nearly 5 million self-employed people in the UK who need and deserve equal support to those who are employed. Government must act with a focus not just on the interests and preservation of businesses, but people.
If it's fair and reasonable for HMRC to calculate and demand payments on account from the previous year's tax return, it's equally fair to assume this as a regular average salary and cover it to 80% with a cap of £2,500pm, as has been promised to employed workers.
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 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
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