The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme or Furlough Scheme has been in place for almost a year and has undergone various changes to meet the ongoing economic needs of UK businesses.
A further update from HMRC now provides some further clarity in respect of employees whose health has been affected by Coronavirus or have childcare responsibilities.
Individuals in this category can (not must) be furloughed if they are unable to work from home or work reduced hours:
- due to being clinically vulnerable or at the highest risk of severe illness from coronavirus; and/or
- have caring responsibilities resulting from coronavirus such as childcare due to school closures.
For more information, please see the previous updates here.
For more information or advice on managing employees and the Furlough Scheme, please contact one of our specialist employment lawyers directly. Alternativly you can call 0115 9 100 200 or click here to send an email.
Posted on January 22, 2021
