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The recent lockdown has resulted in further absences from work, as a result of shielding and school closures. Although the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is not intended for short-term absences due to sickness, the furlough guidance now helpfully confirms that employers can furlough employees whose health has been affected by coronavirus, including if they are unable to work from home because they:
However this does not mean that employers must furlough employees in these circumstances.
If you would like to discuss the options available to you as an employer then please do not hesitate to get in touch with the team anytime with any questions and for assistance with our fixed fee Covid-19 policy and redundancies and changing terms and conditions of employment.