All key workers to receive a tax exemption during COVID-19

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Since the outbreak developed in Febraury 2020, NHS staff, carers, police, fire, cleaners and food retail have stepped up and are working ridiculous amount of hours.

They do not get any hazard pay for this, a tax exemption backdated to the start of the year would go some way to repay the debt.

Putting their own lives at risk, they are still helping the vulnerable during lockdown and dont receive any hazard pay.

The country has pulled together and the staff in these jobs are not able to see their family. A pay rise would be difficult to put in place by companies however allowing a tax exemption would potentially give more back to say thank you for your service.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Give all key workers a 100% tax and Nat. Ins. holiday through COVID-19 crisis

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

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

26 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
2 Apr 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 Apr 2020

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