Furlough and due a baby in August

Beckky

I have been put on furlough. Im due to have my baby in the middle of August. 
Where do I stand?
I'm yet to give them my maternity dates but don't know what to do.
Ideally I'd want to go at the beginning of July but possibly go earlier and use holiday entitlement? But can I use those holidays if I'm on furlough leave? Its a tough one as work are already talking about making people dedundant and feel like asking for a date for my maternity may upset the boat. 
What do you recommend I do? 

bradders1983

Well nothing yet as you could be back in work in a few weeks anyway.

Yes you can use holidays but your employer would have to pay you at full rate for them.

LilElvis

bradders1983 said:

Well nothing yet as you could be back in work in a few weeks anyway.

Yes you can use holidays but your employer would have to pay you at full rate for them.

If holiday is taken during furlough then the employer only has to pay the additional 20% to top it up to full pay - the scheme will still contribute the first 80%.