What is the Government Job Retention Scheme – Furlough
Overview
It is a scheme under which all UK employers with a PAYE will be able to access support to continue paying part of their colleagues’ salary due to the business being impacted by the coronavirus Pandemic.
What does furlough mean?
Furlough is a term to describe a type of leave of absence that may be used due to retain employees and protect the UK economy.
Who does it apply to?
It applies to all colleagues that have been asked to temporarily cease working, and who are remaining on payroll, otherwise described as ‘Furloughed’ workers.
The Scheme begins as of the 01 March 2020 and is open until the end of June 2020 (as per current government guidance)
Who is Eligible?
All UK wide employers with a PAYE Scheme will be eligible.
Help and assistance if you are significantly impacted by furlough.
Our aim has always been to protect jobs and our people for the long term. Should you be on furlough leave and experiencing any significant difficulties, please speak with your line manager in the first instance. They will be keeping fully informed as to the schedules of work that we are working consistently to try to secure. Please find attached some useful links that may provide you with the answers you are looking for or refer to the smart links that were included in your furlough letter, some of which are also listed here.
Useful links
7 Steps to Survive a Furlough - Yahoo
If you can’t pay your bills because of coronavirus ... find out what you help may be available through Citizens Advice, if you can’t pay your rent, mortgage or bills due to COVID-19. You can also check to see if you are eligible for any government benefits.
Legal & General - Financial wellbeing here you will find lots of tools and advice to look after your financial wellbeing, including budget tools and calculators and a financial wellbeing checklist.
Money Advice Service for free and impartial money advice, set up by the government.
Log in | Perkbox has some excellent resources to support your emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. Plus advice on how to manage your wellbeing whilst self-isolating.
Mind access a range of support tools, advice and articles from Mind mental health charity, including, Coronavirus and your wellbeing | Mind, the mental health ...
For any of our colleagues that are currently on furlough leave we will be keeping in contact periodically via email, so please check this regularly. Should you wish to contact us in the meantime we would encourage you to do so.
