COVID-19 Update – 1 October – Changes to CJRS

We would like to remind you that the changes to the Coronavirus Job retention Scheme come into effect today.

The government will only pay 60% of wages up to a maximum cap of £1,875 for the hours the employee is on furlough leave during October. Employers will have to pay employers’ national insurance and pension contributions and top up employees’ pay to ensure they receive 80% of their wages up to a cap of £2,500, for the hours they are on furlough leave during this month.

Employers will still be able to top up employees’ pay above the 80% total (and £2,500 cap) for the hours they are on furlough leave if they choose to at their own expense.  Employees can also work when not on furlough leave, if required by their employer, and be paid for hours worked as normal.

The scheme will close on 31 October, and the Job Support Scheme will launch on 1 November.

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