Let them go as they've made a massive loss this year?

No idea whether it's technically allowed but it's definitely abusive of the scheme.

Hey, if it's against the rules then it's against the rules. That's why I thought I'd bounce it off Aweb as I wasn't sure.

Plus, it's not my idea to spend it on treats - I'm just being asked if it's okay. I guess though it requires the company to technically retain the tips, which if it's not yet been legislated against (my Googling throws up proposals to outlaw it, but I'm not sure if it's yet been enacted), it's certainly frowned upon.

I'll just say share it among staff via payroll and deduct tax/NI.

For a variable pay employee? I'd understood you look at earnings for the same period in 2019 versus average for 2019/20?

But isn't the amount they were paid in 2019/20 relevant for working out what to claim 70% of?

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No, but that could be easily added. It's pretty common knowledge though (through Tripadvisor and the like), most customers are aware that they get the welcome pack on arrival.

There's actual no minimum furlough period under the CJRS 2 - it's the claim period that must be at least 7 days.

Give it a try, but there's a good chance you'll ultimately prefer industry.

It does say after submitting each claim that you must tell the employees that you've made the claim.

Would there be any harm therefore in simply asking the partners? If they say 'none of your business', then the above could be pointed out.