More than 8.7million people have been placed on furlough since the start of the coronavirus pandemic - with the number set to rise further in the next fortnight.
The Government expects the scheme to cost the economy more than £64billion - which is part of the reason why it's closing to new applicants from July.
Several more changes are set to take place on the Job Retentions Scheme this summer - and Martin Lewis has now explained exactly what you need to know if you're an employee affected by the coronavirus crisis.
Speaking on tonight's ITV Money Show, these are the key points he flagged for workers as Chancellor Rishi Sunak prepares to wind the scheme down in the coming weeks.