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BY: Tina Chander is a Partner at Midlands-based Wright Hassall solicitors

Note: This article originally appeared in CAT May 2020

Not that long ago, you would be forgiven if you'd never heard the word 'furlough' before. Now it is everywhere, but perhaps understandably, some employers are confused about what it is exactly, and who is eligible.

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is designed to help businesses that would otherwise be forced to lay off staff in the face of the unprecedented disruption caused by Covid-19.

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A successful claim could make all the difference for those companies trying to weather the storm

As garages are deemed ‘essential services’ much of the aftermarket continues to trade, but this is still to be the trade’s most difficult period