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<p>The arrangement between workers and their employers remains subject to negotiation.
To be eligible for the scheme, each employee must be furloughed for a minimum of 3
weeks at a time. This is consistent with public health guidance seeking to minimise
the number of people outside their homes on a regular basis. There is no restriction
on the number of times an individual could be furloughed or the maximum period, other
than the life of the scheme. Employers may also be able to benefit from other schemes
and measures such as the VAT deferral and the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans
Scheme. Further details can be found online at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/financial-support-for-businesses-during-coronavirus-covid-19"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/financial-support-for-businesses-during-coronavirus-covid-19</a></p><p>
</p><p>The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is a temporary scheme in place for 4 months
starting from 1 March 2020, but it may be extended if necessary and employers can
use this scheme anytime during this period. The Government will make future decisions
on the scheme taking into account further developments such as the forthcoming review
of non-pharmaceutical interventions.</p>
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