furlough for company director letting property

sliphi

silvercar said:

sliphi said:

silvercar said:

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Even if we say that being a landlord of managed properties involves some work, that could be consolidated into one week of the month and furlough apply to 3 weeks. 

So what happens if a major incident occurs that requires landlords approval because it exceeds the typical £50/£100 limit an agent may have authority to approve?

Wait 3 weeks because the business is shut down?

This current crisis will not last forever, and when it comes to an end, some businesses will have to face up to some of the decisions they make during this time of National Emergency.

claiming the Furlough money back from the government is retrospective at the moment. so they would know if any work had been done or not, before they claim.
Can't help thinking this isn't black or white.

What are you struggling with? What is not black and white?. Read the guidance, in particular :

Both you and your employer must agree to put you on furlough - so speak to your employer about whether they can claim. Once agreed your employer must confirm in writing that you have been furloughed to be eligible to claim. Contact your employer if you do not receive confirmation.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-could-be-covered-by-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
and:

Agreeing to furlough employees

Employers should discuss with their staff and make any changes to the employment contract by agreement. When employers are making decisions in relation to the process, including deciding who to offer furlough to, equality and discrimination laws will apply in the usual way.

To be eligible for the grant employers must confirm in writing to their employee confirming that they have been furloughed. A record of this communication must be kept for five years.

You do not need to place all your employees on furlough. However, those employees who you do place on furlough cannot undertake work for you.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme#agreeing-to-furlough-employees

That must mean an employee must be informed before they are placed on furlough, not after the event if only then it suits the employer.