Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) from July
Posted 15/06/2021
The UK Government will continue to pay 80% of your furloughed employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,500 per month, to the end of June.
In July, CJRS grants will cover 70% of employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,187.50.
In August and September, this will then reduce to 60% of employees’ usual wages up to a cap of £1,875.
You will need to pay the 10% difference in July, and 20% in August and September, so that you continue to pay your furloughed employees at least 80% of their usual wages for the hours they do not work during this time, up to a cap of £2,500 per month.
For the hours not worked you can choose to top up your employees’ wages above the 80% level or cap for each month if you wish, at your own expense.
You can claim before, during or after you process your payroll. If you can, it is best to make a claim once you are sure of the exact number of hours your employees worked, so you do not have to amend your claim later.
For Government Guidance, please see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
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