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“We will continue to off er the same level of support and guidance to Members, as well as lobbying hard behind the scenes to help with cashfl ow and protect jobs”


and do everything to help Members through this diffi cult time. He said: “Although SELECT HQ is now shut, we will continue to off er the same level of support and guidance to Members, as well as lobbying hard behind the scenes to help with cashfl ow and protect jobs. “One of the most important things we can do is provide information and guidance, and that’s what we’ll continue to do. Our main switchboard will still be able to deal with all calls and Members should continue to contact us as usual.” A dedicated COVID-19 section has been created on our website, select.org. uk, that will feature advice, helpful links, and daily updates throughout the crisis. We will also be issuing regular updates on our social media channels. This year’s Toolbox Talks in May


and June have been cancelled, with the scheduled presentations on EV charging and EICR coding to be made


BESA welcomes tax reforms delay


T e Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) was among the construction bodies who welcomed the UK Government’s decision to delay the start date for IR35. In response to


available online later. The President’s Cup golf day in May has also been cancelled. Stationery orders have been suspended until further notice. Anyone booked on a SELECT course


will have the option of a full refund if they request it. Please speak to the Training team on 0131 445 5577 for details. The operators of our SELECTcerts scheme, Computer Scene, have also adopted a work from home policy, with the best form of support contact via email at select@csnet.co.uk Alan added: “We have taken these measures in line with government directives, with the sole priority of keeping staff and Members safe. “Our Member Representatives and


Technical Advisers will be available as usual, our Technical Helpline is still operational, and the Employment Aff airs team is on hand to answer queries at this unprecedented time.”


the ongoing spread of coronavirus, the government announced that the new off -payroll tax reforms, which were due to be extended to medium and large businesses in the private sector in April 2020, will now be deferred until 6 April 2021 to help


businesses and individuals. Paula Samuels, BESA


Head of Employment Aff airs, said: “T is is a welcome reprieve for our members, many of whom are already suff ering the eff ects from the fi nancial and economic fall-out of coronavirus.”


FURTHER ADVICE


As well as our legal helpline, further support is now available for Members who are concerned about legal and contractual issues. Put together in conjunction with a number of industry experts, the service involves an initial consultation which is free for all Members up to 20 minutes. Assistance will cover the following issues: ●Delays in the completion of ongoing contracts ●Cancellation of projects ●Diffi culties in making or receiving payments ●Issues with the supply and delivery of goods ●Suspension of contracts ●Formal extension of time and loss and expense notices. All enquiries should be directed to Len


Bunton on 07769 670 089 or 01786 880 751, or by email at len@buntonconsulting.co.uk. Please copy any email communications to yvonne.wilson@select.org.uk so we can track Member issues.


HELPLINES


Technical Advice Helpline: 0131 445 5577 or email technicalhelp@select.org.uk


Health & Safety Helpline (BSG): 0300 304 9099 Employment Advice Helpline:


0131 445 9216 Legal Helpline (MacRoberts):


0141 303 1111 Commercial Support (Len Bunton):


07769 670 089 Main switchboard: 0131 445 5577 or email admin@select.org.uk


Commercial contract advice: Pages 16-19


Emotional and mental health: Page 19


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