Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will continue until end of October

The UK Government announced last week that the current furlough scheme would be extended by a further four months, with workers continuing to receive 80% of their current salary.

Up to 12 May, the UK has seen 7.5 million people furloughed.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will continue until end of October
Furloughed workers across UK will continue to receive 80% of their current salary, up to £2,500
New flexibility will be introduced from August to get employees back to work and boost economy

Read the full government release on the job retention scheme here.

If you have any employment law questions, get in touch with our employment expert Ellie Humphris on Eleanorhumphris@fsmsolicitors.co.uk.

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