Employers are being reminded of key dates in the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough).
31 July
: the last date for claims up to 30 June.
31 July:
details published on the
Job Retention Bonus, a payment of £1,000 for each furloughed employee who is continuously employed until at least 31 January 2021.
1 August
: the National Insurance and pension contributions of furloughed employees will no longer be funded by the Scheme. Employers will have to make these payments.
1 September:
employers will start contributing to the wages of furloughed employees.
31 October:
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme closes.
Live webinars offering support on changes to the Scheme are available to
book online
.