Government puts Job Support Scheme on indefinite hold as furlough scheme extended

Following the Government's announcement of a further lockdown on 31st October, the Job Support Scheme, designed to support employers facing lower demand or legal closure due to coronavirus restrictions, to keep their employees in work, has been placed on indefinite hold and may even be scrapped. Instead, the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended until at least 31st March 2021. 

Jobs Support Scheme – at a glance

The scheme will contain two levels of support:

Employers using the Job Support Scheme will also be able to claim the Job Retention Bonus if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Open Scheme
Closed Scheme

For each employee not able to work due to forced business closure, the Government will reimburse the employer for 67% of the wages, subject to a maximum of £2,083.33 per month.

General information about the Job Support Scheme

We can help 

There are several ways in which we may be able to help. It’s always important to get good advice and that’s particularly true in turbulent times. If you need help, please talk to us on 0161 989 6800 or use our online enquiry form. We can offer initial consultations, advice and support over the phone if you have any concerns about face-to-face meetings. 

Last updated: 5th November 2020