Furlough updates and information for employers.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

If you have still not filed your submission for the September CJRS, you need to act fast, the deadline is 14th October 2021. If there is a legitimate reason why you have not submitted your claim, its possible you may be allowed an extension, find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wages-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme

If you believe you have claimed too much or too little

If you believe you have claimed too much JRS and are concerned about interest and penalty payment, you can let HMRC know about this online here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pay-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme-grants-back

If you have not claimed enough JRS, you need to amend your claim within 28 days after the month the payment relates to, the very last date for September is 28th October 2021, you can find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/get-help-with-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme

If you can not bring back your employees now furlough has ended

If you will not be able to bring back your employees after furlough, you must remember that the usual employment protections still apply, including redundancy rules. You can assist your employees to find new employment by pointing them toward the JobHelp website here: https://jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk