Give self employed equality on measures to support with income due to Covid-19

Rejected 20 signatures

What the petition asks

Give self employed workers the same protection as employees on incomes effected by restrictions put in place to combat Covid-19. Make them eligible to claim 80% of last years income on a weekly/monthly basis in line with employees.

The self employed have been discriminated against in the latest round of support announced by the government. Many have had their incomes drop to zero overnight and also have outstanding amounts due that are not being paid. They need support in paying a mortgage or rent as much as the employed and have families to support.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

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

Timeline

21 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
27 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 20

Status Rejected

Rejected 27 Mar 2020

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