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1/8 Many organisations are furloughing employees in response to the #coronavirus pandemic, but not following the rules from @HMRCgovuk on #volunteering could block their job retention grants.
2/8 Last week, the government announced the #coronavirus job retention scheme – providing grants towards salaries of furloughed employees. To see the latest guidance and the rules on furloughing, please follow this link here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
3/8 Furloughing is an ‘all or nothing’ decision. Furloughed employees cannot do any work for their organisation. This includes any activity that makes money for or provides service to the organisation – that includes volunteering
4/8 People can volunteer on furlough, but not with the organisation they are furloughed from – otherwise the organisation may not claim on the #coronavirus job retention scheme.
5/8 Taking part in volunteering organised by employers is also likely to prevent claims under the job retention scheme – this includes asking employees to give up their time to charity partners or take part in furlough-swaps.
6/8 Volunteering while on furlough is a great way for people to support their local communities and keep active – but volunteering must be a personal choice and not something organised by their employer.
7/8 You can still support furloughed employees by helping them find their own volunteering roles and providing a reference if needed.
8/8 Individuals who have been furloughed can find further information here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
