COVID 19

April 9, 2020

Furloughing Employees – Update on The Job Retention Scheme

Furloughing Employees – Update on The Job Retention Scheme

The Government department HM Revenue & Customs has updated the guidance regarding the furloughing of employees under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.

The online application portal will now be available at the end of April 2020.

The new guidance clarifies that Company Directors can be furloughed and that routinely paid overtime and other regular payments can be included in calculations of pay.

You can find the latest guidance on the Government website here.

The GGF will continue to update all Members on this fast moving and ever changing situation to help your business cope during these difficult times.

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