Following lobbying from the British Chambers and the Chamber Network, the UK government has extended the eligibility for the Coronavirus Job Retention (CJR) Scheme to new starters on the PAYE system up to 19 March. The updated guidance also contains more details on how to claim and who is eligible for furlough. This lobbying success means that thousands more employees will be able to receive support through the CJR Scheme
Get ready to make a claim under the CJR Scheme
If you’re eligible for the scheme, there are things that you can do now to be ready for when the system is live on Monday 20 April. You’ll need to provide the following to make a claim:
- The bank account number and sort code for when the claim is paid.
- The name and phone number of the person in your business who will respond to any questions.
- The Self-Assessment UTR (Unique Tax Reference), Company UTR or CRN (Company Registration Number).
- The name, employee number and National Insurance number for furloughed employees.
- The total amount being claimed for all employees and the total furlough period.
