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Universal Credit and Furlough, do I say I'm working?

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erised · 31/03/2020 12:07

My company are claiming furlough so I'll be getting 80% of my pay. Should I say on the UC form that I'm not working because technically I'm not?

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esjee · 31/03/2020 12:08

You are in employment and that's your income, so yes.

Waxonwaxoff0 · 31/03/2020 12:09

Will you be entitled to UC if you're getting 80% of your pay?

NoMorePoliticsPlease · 31/03/2020 12:09

I think technically you are getting the income, put furloughed in the box, dont lie

BlueGheko · 31/03/2020 12:10

No I don't think so, you are a paid employee not unemployed. Has the 20% cut taken you below threshold? If so I would imagine you'll have to wait to see how much you will actually get. Also you can be unfurloughed with 24 hours notice I believe.

Babyroobs · 31/03/2020 12:13

Yes you are employed and will be receiving wages. Uc will be notified of that through HMRC.

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erised · 31/03/2020 14:11

@Waxonwaxoff0 I'm not sure, I was advised by my employer to claim for it?

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