Can I furlough myself?

Businesses can claim furlough for workers who were employed and on the PAYE roll on October 30, 2020.

The employers must have made a PAYE Real Time Information (RTI) submission to HMRC between March 20, 2020 and October 30, 2020, notifying a payment of earnings for the worker.

Businesses can have flexibility to use the scheme for workers on any shift pattern, furloughing employees on either a full-time or part-time basis, and will be able to vary the hours worked in agreements with the furloughed employee.

Employers can also be furloughed where they are unable to work because they are shielding in line with public health guidance, or have caring responsibilities resulting from coronavirus, including the need to look after children.