Do bank employees get any wage during lockdown

jujones

I have worked in my present occupation for 18 years in total. I retired at 67 but returned to work to the same position but as a ‘bank’ employee. I have initially returned on just nine hours a week but working same shift on regular days, however increased to twelve a week 9.30- 1.30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, regular hours, regular days. Firstly should I be contracted, secondly am I entitled to any wages while on lockdown. I would appreciate your advice. Thank you 

John_

I work in a bank, and my whole team are on full wages, either going in to the office, and working from home. Most bank functions do need to continue, is your work ongoing?

Jeremy535897

I think OP means he is a "bank" or "sessional" worker. I think that means a limb (b) worker. You can be furloughed, but it is at the payer's discretion. Guidance here:

"If you’re a Limb (b) Worker

Where Limb (b) Workers are paid through PAYE, they can be furloughed and receive support through this scheme.

Those who pay tax on their trading profits through Income Tax Self-Assessment, may instead be eligible for the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme (SEISS), announced by the Chancellor on 26 March 2020.

More information about the SEISS, including the eligibility criteria and how to claim, is available here."