Rejected petition UK Government treat the self employed the same as employed workers COVID19.

Rejected on 27 March 2020

Self employed workers make up 15% of the workforce yet are being told to survive on universal credit when out of work whilst the employed workforce are being supported financially 80% of their wages up to £2,500 max a month. Use historical tax returns submitted. Treat everyone the same.

When the country is being asked to close its businesses and put people out of work, the UK government came to employed workers aid with a financial support package. However, the government is being prejudiced towards the self employed who are being segregated in a 2 tier workforce.

Why was this petition rejected?

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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: https://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:
https://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: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

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