However, the employer will only be able to claim 70% of this from the Government, having to top up the remaining 10% from their own funds. Employers are also required to pa pension contributions and national insurance contributions and can no longer make these part of the furlough claim.
From 1 October 2020, the scheme will change again, with employees still receiving 80% of salary under the scheme, but employers only able to claim 60% of this cost from the Government, with the extra 20% being funded by the employer.
Some are wondering whether the furlough scheme will be extended, no news so far on this, but we will update you should this happen.
Date
27 August, 2020
Author
Lynsey Howes
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