August update on CJRS claims

Here’s an August update on CJRS claims

Submit CJRS claims for July

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims for July must be made by Monday‌‌ the ‌16‌‌th of August.

Employers can claim 70% of furloughed employees’ usual wages for the hours not worked, up to a cap of £2,187.50 per month. They’ll need to pay the difference, so that they continue to pay furloughed employees at least 80% of their usual wages in total for the hours they do not work, up to a cap of £2,500 a month.

Employers can still choose to top up employees’ wages above the 80% level or cap for each month if they wish, at their own expense.

To help you plan ahead, there’s a list of monthly claims deadlines on GOV‌‌.UK – search ‘claim for wages’.

What you need to do now

work out how much you can claim and the difference you’ll need to pay using our CJRS calculator and examples, by searching ‘Job Retention Scheme’ on GOV‌‌.UK
submit any claims for July, no later than Monday‌‌ ‌16‌‌ ‌August
keep records supporting grants you claim
make sure you’re paying CJRS related employee tax and National Insurance contributions to HMRC and contact them if you’re struggling to pay.

Changes to the CJRS from August

From 1‌‌ ‌August to 30‌‌ ‌September (when the scheme closes), the UK Government will pay 60% of employees’ usual wages for hours not worked, up to a cap of £1,875. Employers will need to continue to pay the difference, so that they pay furloughed employees at least 80% of their usual wages in total for the hours they do not work, up to a cap of £2,500 a month.