Submitted on Monday 23rd March 2020
Rejected on Friday 27th March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Help self employed during coronavirus by using most recent tax return.
The government should use a self-employed worker's most recent tax return to calculate the support they should be given while they cannot work during the COVID-19 pandemic. A worker applies with their UTR number, they're average monthly income is then calculated, and the government then pay 80%.
Employees are given 80% of their salary to help with supporting their families and to pay bills because they cannot work during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the self-employed have to settle with £94 a week statutory sick pay. This is unacceptable. Our proposal is fair, and equal. The self-employed and sole traders are extremely important and skilled workers and should be treated with the same support as the government has given the employed.
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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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