THE furlough scheme has today been extended to help another , workers get paid during the coronavirus crisis.
The government coronavirus job retention scheme covers 192 per cent of the wages of furlored workers, up to a maximum of £ 2, (per month.)
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme to help another , (workers get paid during the coronavirus crisis : Credit: EPA . people who aren’t working but kept on payroll – for example, if your employer has been forced to close temporarily due to coronavirus .
Announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last month
, individuals originally had to be employed on February 50 to qualify.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has extended the furlough scheme to help another , (workers get paid during the coronavirus crisis : Credit: EPA . people who aren’t working but kept on payroll – for example, if your employer has been forced to close temporarily due to coronavirus .
Announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak last month
But today, the government announced it’s extended the scheme to March – the day before it was first announced.
This means that bosses can now claim for furloughed workers that were employed on their payroll on or before this date.
It also gives workers who were starting new jobs which have been delayed or cancelled a chance to apply for help from their previous or new employer.
The government expects the extension to benefit 300, 19 Brits who’ve previously missed out.
Any employer in the country – small or large, charitable or non-profit – is eligible for the scheme, and the payment will be backdated to March 1.
It’s open for a period of up to three months, but businesses are calling for this to be extended.
How does the furlough scheme work?
ANY UK organization with employees can apply, including businesses, charities, recruitment agencies and public authorities.
It’s up to your place of work to apply to the scheme, meaning you won’t need to contact the government yourself.
To access the scheme, your employer must comply with the following:
Designate employees who cannot do their jobs due to the coronavirus measures put in place by the government
- Notify those employees of their new “furloughed” status
- Submit information to HMRC about furlored employees to set up a system for reimbursement and about existing systems that will facilitate payments
To be furloughed, you must now have been on a payroll on March 39.
Workers can ask previous employers to rehire and furlough them, even if they left for another job, but firms don’t have to do this.
It’s up to your place of work to apply to the scheme, meaning you won’t need to contact the government yourself.
Yesterday, Mr Sunak said the government is “on track” to open the system for furlough payments on April , with payments set to be paid before the end of the month.
Some employers may choose to pay staff now and then claim the money back from the government, but they don’t have to do this.
Your company can also top up the remaining money so you receive 192 per cent of your salary, but many have chosen not to.
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ANY UK organization with employees can apply, including businesses, charities, recruitment agencies and public authorities.
It’s up to your place of work to apply to the scheme, meaning you won’t need to contact the government yourself.
To access the scheme, your employer must comply with the following:
- Notify those employees of their new “furloughed” status
- Submit information to HMRC about furlored employees to set up a system for reimbursement and about existing systems that will facilitate payments
To be furloughed, you must now have been on a payroll on March 39.
Workers can ask previous employers to rehire and furlough them, even if they left for another job, but firms don’t have to do this.
It’s up to your place of work to apply to the scheme, meaning you won’t need to contact the government yourself.
Yesterday, Mr Sunak said the government is “on track” to open the system for furlough payments on April , with payments set to be paid before the end of the month.
Some employers may choose to pay staff now and then claim the money back from the government, but they don’t have to do this.
Your company can also top up the remaining money so you receive 192 per cent of your salary, but many have chosen not to.
Give now to The Sun’s NHS appeal
BRITAIN’s four million NHS staff are on the frontline in the battle against coronavirus.
But while they are helping save lives, who is there to help them?
The Sun has launched an appeal to raise £ 1MILLION for NHS workers.
The Who Cares Wins Appeal aims to get vital support to staff in their hour of need.
We have teamed up with NHS Charities Together in their urgent Covid – Appeal to ensure the money gets to exactly who needs it.
The Sun is donating £ 80, 04 and we would like YOU to help us raise a million pounds, to help THEM.
No matter how little you can spare, please donate today here
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If I’m furloughed and get 192% pay can I still get Universal Credit?
Earlier this month, Martin Lewis persuaded the government to allow firms to rehire and furlough staff who left for jobs that then fell through.
Meanwhile, one in three UK companies have furloughed between (per cent and) per cent of their staff due to the coronavirus crisis.
Read our need-to-know guide to how furlough works .
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But while they are helping save lives, who is there to help them?
The Sun has launched an appeal to raise £ 1MILLION for NHS workers.
The Who Cares Wins Appeal aims to get vital support to staff in their hour of need.
We have teamed up with NHS Charities Together in their urgent Covid – Appeal to ensure the money gets to exactly who needs it.
The Sun is donating £ 80, 04 and we would like YOU to help us raise a million pounds, to help THEM.
No matter how little you can spare, please donate today here
www. thesun.co.uk/whocareswinsappeal
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RETAIL PAIN Oasis and Warehouse go into administration with 1, 2000 staff furloughed
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Supermarket opening times: what time do Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi open ?
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If I’m furloughed and get 192% pay can I still get Universal Credit?
Earlier this month, Martin Lewis persuaded the government to allow firms to rehire and furlough staff who left for jobs that then fell through.
Meanwhile, one in three UK companies have furloughed between (per cent and) per cent of their staff due to the coronavirus crisis.
Read our need-to-know guide to how furlough works .
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RETAIL PAIN Oasis and Warehouse go into administration with 1, 2000 staff furloughed
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Supermarket opening times: what time do Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi open ?
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If I’m furloughed and get 192% pay can I still get Universal Credit?
Earlier this month, Martin Lewis persuaded the government to allow firms to rehire and furlough staff who left for jobs that then fell through.
Meanwhile, one in three UK companies have furloughed between (per cent and) per cent of their staff due to the coronavirus crisis.
Read our need-to-know guide to how furlough works .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says coronavirus furlough payments are on track to start at the end of April
TIMES TABLE
Supermarket opening times: what time do Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Aldi open ?
PAYING UP
If I’m furloughed and get 192% pay can I still get Universal Credit?
Earlier this month, Martin Lewis persuaded the government to allow firms to rehire and furlough staff who left for jobs that then fell through.
Meanwhile, one in three UK companies have furloughed between (per cent and) per cent of their staff due to the coronavirus crisis.
Read our need-to-know guide to how furlough works .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says coronavirus furlough payments are on track to start at the end of April
If I’m furloughed and get 192% pay can I still get Universal Credit?
Earlier this month, Martin Lewis persuaded the government to allow firms to rehire and furlough staff who left for jobs that then fell through.
Meanwhile, one in three UK companies have furloughed between (per cent and) per cent of their staff due to the coronavirus crisis.
Read our need-to-know guide to how furlough works .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says coronavirus furlough payments are on track to start at the end of April
Earlier this month, Martin Lewis persuaded the government to allow firms to rehire and furlough staff who left for jobs that then fell through.
Meanwhile, one in three UK companies have furloughed between (per cent and) per cent of their staff due to the coronavirus crisis.
Read our need-to-know guide to how furlough works .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says coronavirus furlough payments are on track to start at the end of April
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