Government announces extension of furlough scheme
With news of the imminent month-long national lockdown in England announced over the weekend, the Government has now backtracked on its previous plans and decided to continue the furlough scheme for an extra month, to support businesses and employees.
The amended rules will apply across the whole of the UK and not just in England.
With all the recent changes to the job retention and job support schemes, it is a confusing and challenging time for businesses and employees alike. However, this news will no doubt be welcomed by both.
Our head of employment law, Daniel Wilde, has compiled some key points to note from this latest announcement: