Flexible furloughing

From 1st July 2020 employers have the flexibility to bring previously furloughed employees back to work part-time - with the government continuing to pay 80% of wages for any of their normal hours they do not work up until the end of August. This flexibility comes a month earlier that previously announced, to help people get back to work.

The employer can decide the hours and shift patterns that employees will work on their return and they will be responsible for paying their wages in full whilst working.

This means that employees can work as much or as little as the employer’s business needs, with no minimum time that the staff can be furloughed.

Any working hours arrangement that is agreed with the employee must cover at least one week and be confirmed to the employee in writing.

If the employee is unable to return to work, or the employer does not have work for them to do, they can remain on furlough and the employer can continue to claim the grant in full for their full hours under the existing rules.

If you require any further information on the above then please do not hesitate to contact Lynne Auton on 0845 3082288 or email here.