COVID-19: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough) | Practical Law
A note explaining the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) which has been introduced as a result of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The scheme introduces the concept of furlough and provides for employers to recover a proportion of pay from HMRC. The note explains who is covered, how an employer should implement the scheme, and what the employer can claim back for the period 1 March to 30 June 2020.