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Working for another employer whilst furloughed...

Amanda Jane Roberts

Good afternoon, 

I have just been asked if an employee can work elsewhere in order to top up his pay to 100% whilst being furloughed. The only information I can find is that the employee should not work for his employer during this period but cannot find anything that says he cannot work for another employer. I suppose potentially the employee could earn quite a lot of money if he were able to work full time for another employer as well as receiving 80% of his normal pay?

I would appreciate your thoughts.

  • in reply to Caroline
    Yes, the government updated their info finally.
  • in reply to Lisa
    Hi, I work part time and have been furloughed. I am looking at getting a "second" job to cover the hours I am not contracted to work by my first employer. This would imply that if an employer gives permission for a second part time role it shouldn't matter if you are furloughed from the first as they are not in conflict. I don't see any benefit fraud here. Part time workers can have more than one job if their primary employer agrees and there is something in the contract of employment that would allow a second job. If anyone knows any different, please enlighten me :)
  • in reply to Fiona Buchanan
    Hi
    My post was in April and if you look above, I acknowledge that the government updated and changed the rules as we went along so yes, aa long as your employer is happy with you working for someone else whilst on furlough you can. However, if they forbid it for any reason, then the answer is no. I'm sure, though, as you say, they shouldn't have an issue with it.
    Lisa