Furloughed for umbrella contractors

Kegs24debut

Apologies if this was on a previous thread. I work through an umbrella company as a contractor and pay tax etc through PAYE will the umbrella need to furlough me to keep me on the books as if I don’t work I don’t get paid. Was due to start a continuous rolling contract March 17th but not worked due to Coronavirus and my end client telling me not to attend work. So I will keep losing my weeks wage whilst I can’t get to work for them. Will I be entitled to the scheme for 80% earnings up to the cap limit. I am set to lose out every week I’m on the contract and due to corona there is no alternative contract. Whats your views on this?I understand the company can apply and pay me through the government grants but would they do this considering under normal circumstances if I don’t work I don’t get paid? What are my options? Bearing in mind these are definitely not normal circumstances... much appreciated

calcotti

The government have not yet published full details of the scheme.
If you do find yourself at home without income look at Universal Credit  https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/universal-credit/
There are benefit calculators which will allow you to assess entitlement https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators