FAQs - The Government's Furlough Scheme and rural employers

We consider the application of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to rural businesses and other Covid-19 related concerns affecting the sector.

As the latest details about the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the 'scheme') are studied and applied to various industries across the country, we consider what these mean for rural businesses.

Below, we have highlighted some common questions and issues. Separately, we have considered the impact of the scheme on employers more generally.