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.