A free webinar to help employers get to grips with the new Job Support Scheme (JSS) will take place later this week.

The scheme, unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak to replace the furlough scheme - which has now been extended throughout November to safeguard jobs during the second national lockdown which gets under way on Thursday - is the latest effort to prevent the health crisis claiming more jobs.

Accountants McBrides , which is based in Sidcup and has clients across Kent, will host the free event on Thursday, November 5, between 1pm to 1.30pm.

It forms part of the firm's Practical Help in Challenging Times webinar series.

A spokesman for the firm explained: "We will cover what the JSS is and talk through the JSS Open and JSS Closed schemes and what these mean for your business and staff.

"We will also touch upon the improved self-employed payments and the extension to the various bank loan schemes.

"Useful tips to help you through this uncertain quarter will also be provided and we’ll endeavour to answer your questions as we go through the presentation too."

For details and to register, click here .

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