Extension to furlough period

[AudiMan9000]

I was furloughed, initially for the minimum period of 3 weeks. This has now been extended by 6 days. Is this correct? I thought it had to be in 3 week blocks?

[SAS Tom]

It’s a minimum of 3 weeks but can be extended as long as they like after that.

[Shakermaker]

AudiMan9000 said:

I was furloughed, initially for the minimum period of 3 weeks. This has now been extended by 6 days. Is this correct? I thought it had to be in 3 week blocks?

No it's fine, as long as it is a minimum of 3 weeks then a claim can be made through the government scheme for payment. There is no minimum period of extension

[Jasandjules]

It has been covered correctly above, the 21 days is the minimum, there is no maximum however the scheme itself has been extended until June so expect many other extensions....

[sparks_190e]

I have been furloughed for just over 5 weeks, I return to work on Monday.