Victoria Beckham is believed to be unhappy that she has been slammed for putting several of her staff on furlough.
The Sun claims Victoria, 46, believes its “unfair” that she is being “slammed” for putting staff on the government scheme as many other companies have done the same during the coronavirus pandemic.
The former Spice Girl, who has an estimated family net worth of £335 million, chose to put her staff on the scheme as the world went into lockdown.
Staff placed on furlough are able to remain employed but only 80% of their wages will be claimed back from the government, with up to £2,500 available per employee.
Victoria has allegedly placed 30 staff on furlough (Image: Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Speaking to The Sun, an insider said: “Victoria’s telling friends that despite her birthday, it’s been the ‘worst week’.
“She doesn’t think it’s fair she’s getting slammed for something a lot of companies and businesses are doing. She thinks it’s unfair and had no idea the backlash would be this bad.”
Following the news that Victoria made the decision to announce that her staff had been placed on the government scheme, outspoken TV host Piers Morgan hit out.
Despite celebrating her birthday, sources claim it has been the “worst week” for Victoria (Image: VictoriaBeckham/Instagram)
Replying to a video of Victoria introducing Sir Elton John for #TogetherAtHome, Piers said: “Sorry, but this makes me puke.
“If you care this much about the NHS, @victoriabeckham – then why are you taking taxpayer money the NHS desperately needs – and you DON’T need – to furlough your staff & prop up your failing business?”
David Beckham’s wife is believed to not be taking home her own salary during the pandemic.
Daily Star Online has contacted a spokesperson for Victoria for comment
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
