Coronavirus: Your workplace questions

Hi,
With regards to those employees who are currently on holiday or the scheduled Bank Holiday while on furlough, does the employer have to pay 100% for the holiday and Bank Holiday or can they claim for 80% from the HMRC and 20% employer.

Opinion is divided.
I would not as it is for HMRC to decide.
Just listening to a HR Zone webinar on payroll which says you can

Hi Peter
I have number of employees, on unpaid as didn't qualify for Furlough due to starting 2nd march. can I get your stance on whether whilst on unpaid they would still accrue and be paid the same as furloughed colleagues on Bank holidays and annual leave

Jemma said:

I have number of employees, on unpaid as didn't qualify for Furlough due to starting 2nd march. can I get your stance on whether whilst on unpaid they would still accrue and be paid the same as furloughed colleagues on Bank holidays and annual leave

Yes generally - as the contract is still continuing holiday and other rights still exist.

Jemma said:

I have number of employees, on unpaid as didn't qualify for Furlough due to starting 2nd march. can I get your stance on whether whilst on unpaid they would still accrue and be paid the same as furloughed colleagues on Bank holidays and annual leave

Yes generally - as the contract is still continuing holiday and other rights still exist.