There has been amendments to the Furlough Scheme announced by the Business Secretary on 29th May 2020 which are set out below:-

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1.            The last date that employer can place employees on furlough is 10th June 2020.

2.            The restrictions on workers not being able to work part-time whilst furloughed have been lifted, enabling employees to work part-time and be             furloughed part-time.

3.            The scheme is becoming less generous placing an additional burden on employers by:-

a)            Preventing employers from 1st August from being able to pay NI and pensions contributions and being able to reclaim them under the scheme.

b)            From 1st September the government will only reimburse 70% of salary up to a maximum of £2190 so employers will have to top up to 80% or 100% of an employee’s wage depending upon what was agreed.

c)            From 1st October 2020, the government will then only reimburse 60% of salary up to a maximum of £1875.00.

4.            The scheme will end on 31st October 2020.