Further Government Announcement On Furlough Scheme
Yesterday the Government announced that in relation to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) that whilst it will close to new entrants at the end of June this will not be applicable to parents on statutory maternity and paternity leave who return to work in the coming months even after 10th June cut-off date.
However, this will only apply where they work for an employer who has previously furloughed employees. An important announcement that has dealt with what would otherwise would have been an unfair and discriminatory situation for those that have been on maternity or paternity leave.
Our employment law specialist, Jennifer Carpenter, solicitor and partner can answer any queries or concerns you have about furlough leave, employment terms, redundancy and other employment related issues.
Jennifer Carpenter became Managing Partner of the firm in January 2014. She was appointed as a Partner in January 2005, having qualified as a solicitor in 2000 after completing her training with the firm. She specialises in Employment, property dispute litigation and contentious probate. She has extensive experience of undertaking advocacy in the Magistrates Court, County Court and Employment Tribunals. Jennifer is also our Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA) and our Data Protection Officer.
