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I misread mud not undertake work for current employer as must not undertake work.
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not during a time you would normally work
This is strongly emphasised in the furlough info I got. It may favour part time staff as they can potentially more easily take on other paid work in their non-usual working time.
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Being furloughed means you are still an employee, just not attending work but still being paid (up to statutory limits)
Theoretically you can take up a new job, but you may have contractual obligations to have approval from your current employer, and possibly not during a time you would normally work.
It's a grey area as we have never had furloughing before (in practical terms)
Volunteering would possibly be the same criteria, but your boss is more likely to be happy with you working for free at the local food bank, than working for a rival company and getting paid twice (effectively) for the same time.
(My understanding is not expert level)