COVID-19 guidance on vehicle rental and leasing operations

The BVRLA has produced new FAQ guidance for members and their customers, setting out some of the key requirements and recommended best practice that should be adhered to during the COVID-19 outbreak. It includes advice on:

• Business closures and exemptions
• Essential workers and services
• Rental and lease agreements
• Customer forbearance
• Vehicle movements
• Working in the office or remotely
• Penalty Charge Notices
• BVRLA inspections

This advice is being added to all the time, and the BVRLA is currently working with the FLA, SMMT and key government departments with the aim of developing some ‘accredited’, industry-wide guidance.

If you have a question that needs answering or have some additional best practice that could be shared, please contact Amanda Brandon on Amanda@bvrla.co.uk
HMRC offers webinar advice on supporting employees

HMRC has launched a series of webinars providing employers with more details and guidance on how they can support employees during the COVID-19 outbreak. They include advice on:

• the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
• refunding eligible Statutory Sick Pay costs
• furloughed employees and more

Employers can access a recording of the webinar or register for the next one via this GOV.UK page.

HMRC is planning to expand on the range of webinars ! on offer in the near future.