Furloughed Employees – Normal Working Hours

Qtac requires the employees normal working hours to be supplied in order to calculate the furlough pay and job retention scheme claim when an employee is working under flexible furlough.

Setting Normal Working Hours

• Select the relevant employee
• Navigate to Employee > Employee Maintenance
• Select 'View Furlough History'
• If this is a new furlough period, select to add a new furlough period
• If this is a continual furlough absence, select edit

Calculating Normal Working Hours

Work out your employee’s usual hours for an employee who is contracted for a fixed number of hours and whose pay does not vary according to the number of hours they work

Guidance detailing how calculate the hours for this scenario can be found on HMRC’s website: Steps to take before calculating your claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Fixed Hours

Work out your employee’s usual hours for an employee who works variable hours

Guidance detailing how calculate the hours for this scenario can be found on HMRC’s website: Steps to take before calculating your claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Variable Hours

Work out your employee’s usual hours if they are paid per task or piece of work done

Guidance detailing how calculate the hours for this scenario can be found on HMRC’s website: Steps to take before calculating your claim using the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Per Task/Piece of Work

A little bit about us...

Qtac, a recognised payroll solutions provider in the UK, has been serving businesses for 30 years. Specializing in both payroll software and outsourced payroll services, Qtac caters to small businesses, large corporations, and payroll bureaux. Our software, recognised by HMRC, streamlines the payroll process, featuring RTI submissions, workplace pensions management, and a cloud-based portal for payslips and employee self-service. This software is supported by top-tier customer assistance, ensuring a smooth payroll experience.

Additionally, Qtac offers tailored ‘white-labelled’ outsourcing services. These services are particularly attractive to accountancy firms, as they save time, reduce stress, and mitigate payroll-related risks. By outsourcing to Qtac, companies can be confident in the knowledge that their payroll needs are being expertly managed.

Qtac's solutions are not just about functionality; they are about building long-lasting relationships with clients, offering them a combination of technology and expertise. Their commitment to adapting to client needs and providing reliable, efficient services has established Qtac as a trusted name in the payroll solutions sector in the UK. In essence, Qtac simplifies and enhances the payroll process for a diverse range of clients, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. 

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