The end of furlough: your options explored

Please Note: All information was correct at time of writing on 02 September 2021. We do our very best to make sure our information is as up to date as possible, but we’d encourage you to check the government website for updates as they happen.

Current Furlough Status and Employer Contributions

According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS) 7% of UK employees are currently still on furlough and employers now must contribute 20% towards their employee’s furlough payments – in August and September 2021.

The End of the Furlough Scheme: What’s Next?

With the extended furlough scheme coming to an end on 30 September, employers have difficult choices to make about what they should do next.

New Guide: Navigating Post-Furlough Options

In this exclusive new download, our HR and Employment Law team have created a handy guide that explores the main options available to you now that the end of furlough is looming.

Potential Steps for Struggling Businesses

From taking people off furlough to full-time hours through to short-time working, layoffs or redundancies – if your business is struggling, consider this free guide your potential next steps.

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