Government made changes to its CJRS guidance on 1 and 11 May. This now includes:
Employee guidance:
- Furloughed employees who are union or non-union representatives may undertake duties and activities for the purpose of individual/collective representation of employees or workers.
- Confirmation that Company Directors paid annually are eligible to claim.
- Employees receiving Maternity Allowance during a period of Maternity Leave should not receive furlough pay at the same time.
There is also improved clarity in the employer National Insurance contributions section, and added new information for company directors.
HMRC will verify your claim and may need to contact you for further information. You will receive the grant in six working days.