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Can employees on furlough take a holiday? what you should know before the rules change
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dailyrecord.co.ukcoronavirus crisis. Some 1.1 million businesses have made claims worth £19.6 billion to the UK Government's Job Retention Scheme since it opened mid-April.
Under the scheme, employers can claim a grant covering 80 per cent of the wages for a furloughed employee - up to £2,500 a month - because they cannot cover the cost of their wages.
The rules of the scheme change on July 1, to allow employers to bring furloughed staff back to work on a part-time basis until it ends on October 31.
But, as we enter the summer holiday season, many employees are wondering how furlough affects their annual leave. We've compiled a handy guide of the most frequently asked questions about holidays while on furlough below.
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