In an effort to stop the spread of the virus, the Irish government imposed the Level 5 restriction to all social and economic activities, but some essential services are allowed to remain open. Below is the list of essential services under Level 5: Agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fishing, animal welfare and related services farming and …
If any business is restricted to operate fully or at a certain level when the government is undertaking the COVID-19 plan, the business can claim for the Advance Credit for Trading Expenses (ACTE), which is to be payable for each week the business is affected. CRSS Rate: The ACTE is calculated to equal 10% …
Covid-19 and its Impact on the Gig Economy According to Investopedia; the gig economy involves a situation whereby “temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time employees. A gig economy undermines the traditional economy of full-time workers who rarely change positions and instead focus on a …
Returning to Work After Covid-19 Pandemic Paying Employees A lot of employers are dependent on the wage subsidy scheme to be able to pay their employees while they were unable to work due to Covid-19 closures. Even when places of employment re-open, employers can still temporarily avail of this scheme to pay their staff (both …
As we all know we\’ve experienced a downturn due to the pandemic. However, this shouldn\’t stop you from considering setting up as a contractor or small business as a Limited company entity. If you or your family are having problems in this most difficult of times and need some free business advice, give us a …
Working from home sounds like a chance for a break but the reality is most people find it harder to motivate themselves to do the work they normally do in the office in their own homes. There are often too many distractions such as household chores that need to be done, family members/housemates trying to …