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Hi Becca. Owner/managers paying themselves through PAYE are able to be furloughed. Dividend income isn’t counted on the scheme because it would include those taking dividends from others sources. We used tax returns as we needed the system up and running as quick as possible. https://twitter.com/beccahollinshe1/status/1248185342848651265

Hi Eloise. The furlough scheme is designed to keep people attached to their companies and to be paid through payroll, so I’m afraid we can’t pay it to those who have been made redundant. As you say employers can take people back on but that is a decision for them. https://twitter.com/elocoope/status/1248183938545319942

Hi Michelle. Yes – if you were paid through PAYE you can be furloughed. And the system recognises that people may have variable pay and there is guidance on how to calculate what is owed  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme https://twitter.com/Michell14947217/status/1248183383588470786

Hi Adele. If you’re furloughed you can continue to perform your statutory obligations as a Director but not beyond that – the guidance is here:  https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-could-be-covered-by-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme#guidance-for-specific-customers https://twitter.com/adelecarlsen/status/1248175519335677952