(Reuters) - Following is a list of decisions taken by English Premier League clubs since the COVID-19 pandemic suspended the season in March.
Some clubs used the government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme where employers can claim 80% of furloughed employees' monthly wage costs, up to 2,500 pounds per month.
* Staff were furloughed for at least three weeks but the club reversed their decision on April 14 after Premier League clubs were criticised for applying to the government scheme.* Senior management took voluntary three-month pay cuts to help protect staff jobs.* Amex Stadium converted into a drive-through COVID-19 testing centre to assist the NHS.* Chairman Mike Garlick said the club could run out of money by August if the season does not resume by then.
* Manager Chris Wilder, his senior coaching staff and CEO Stephen Bettis, agreed to defer part of their pay and bonuses for six months.* First Premier League club to announce that their players and coaching staff will defer part of their salaries.* Staff not already deferring part of their salaries will receive full pay until at least June 30.* Imposed a 20% pay cut on 550 non-playing staff in April and May and planned to use the government's furlough scheme where appropriate.
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