How can I access it?

How do I furlough staff?

What is the scheme?

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CORONAVIRUSJOB RETENTIONSCHEME: FAQS

What is the Coronavirus JobRetention Scheme?

In order to safeguard jobs throughout the pandemic, the UKGovernment have introduced measures to pay 80% of anemployees wages (up to the value of £2,500 per month) if theemployer cannot afford to pay them due to loss of business.

Here for you, your BII team are working harderthan ever to provide you with the benefits andservices that will not only help stabilise your

business as the Coronavirus continues, but helpfutureproof when operations are restored.

Click here to go straight to the BII's page on"Support for your Business" - including the

most up to date financial and HR advice!

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Dates to be aware of: employees must havebeen on payroll from 19th March 2020onwards and wages can be backdated to 1stMarch 2020.

How do Iclaim?

How can I access the scheme?

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You need to furlough workers that are no longer in workdue to the effects of Coronavirus, these employees mustbe given the choice to accept this.

What is staff furloughing?

These staff remain on payroll with you. Government willreimburse you as the employer the 80% of wages. Theywill not pay your employees directly. Government areworking on measures to set up a system which willreimburse you.

Furloughing staff is subject tocontract law, it might be useful foryou to contact our HR helplinewho can advise you.

What are my options if staffdon't agree to being furloughed?

FurloughUnpaid leaveRedundancy

Options for employees if your business hasbeen affected by Coronavirus:

Initially set up for three months, the Coronavirus JobRetention Scheme will be extended if the UKGovernment feel it is necessary. Employers are welcome to "top up" staff wages so theyare paid all of their usual wages: 20% from theiremployer and 80% from the Government.

Staff furlough is a temporary leaveof employees due to the needs ofa company or employer - in thiscase, because of loss of businessamidst the pandemic. It is a termused to avoid laying off or makingstaff redundant.

Protecting your staff inother ways:

Takeaway servicesDelivering goods

It's important to note that if your staffare furloughed, they are unable towork in the business and so thisprevents you from using those staff inother ways, for example:

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Please note: We are not yet aware when funds forthe Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will bereimbursed to employers.

Click here to download ourStaff Furlough Letter

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Furloughing apprenticesApprentices can be furloughed, but must bepaid ALV (Apprenticeship Living Wage), NLW(National Living Wage) or NMW (NationalMinimum Wage) whilst training.

How long can I furloughstaff for?

Any employees you place on furlough must befurloughed for a minimum period of 3consecutive weeks. When they return to work,they must be taken off furlough. Employeescan be furloughed multiple times, but eachseparate instance must be for a minimumperiod of 3 consecutive weeks.

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What information do I need to make a claim?

The number of employees being furloughedThe dates they have been furloughed to and fromThe employees details: Names and NI numbersYour ePAYE reference numberYour Unique Taxpayer Reference - as appropriate for your businessYour UK bank account detailsYour business name and address detailsYour phone number

Employers should discuss with their staff and make any changes to the employmentcontract by agreement. Employers may need to seek legal advice on the process. Ifsufficient numbers of staff are involved, it may be necessary to engage collectiveconsultation processes to procure agreement to changes to terms of employment. To claim, you will need:

You can get an agent to act for you to do this, for instance, your accountant orpayroll provider.

For more information,visit www.gov.uk, or click:

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How do I calculatemy claim?

Once you have all of the informationyou need from the previous page,you can calculate your claim, usingthe government guidance:

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE ALL OF THIS READYBEFORE LOGGING ONTO THE GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Access the step-by-step guide here

Watch the Youtube Tutorial here

Access in depth help on pension & NIcontributions here

You only have half an hour slot on the website to processyour claim and there is NO save and return functionality.

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