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Job Retention Scheme update 25th March 2020

Job Retention Scheme - update 25th March

KPMG Covid-19 briefing 9am - 10am 25th March

Short update - more to follow.....

Furlough is for a max of 3 months

It is possible to refuse furlough but standard contract will then apply (Inc redundancy) but support should be given

Expectation that furlough can be cancelled at short notice for return to work

Employee will return to same contract but from pragmatic point of view, there may need to tweak contract

Cannot rotate employees (2 weeks on / off) - May be subject to change

The 80% is on gross actual salary

Salary review period for purpose of calculation may be standard month but could be extended for casual workers

NIC etc would still need to be taken

Workers must be furloughed and cannot work:

• Part-time
• X days out of y
• Any other work
• Voluntary may be excluded (tbc)

Collective agreements or employment contracts still apply though, though timescales may be reduced

Discrimination rules apply, so be aware that rules have not changed

SSP will apply from day 1 and will include those caring for sick family members

Self certification form not required, to reduce pressure on NHS

Companies with under 250 employees can reclaim SSP