Hi,
I hope you’re all doing well in such a tough time.
I’m working as a nanny and need some perspective on a small issue that suddenly came up last week and I’m not sure What to think about.
I must say I consider my employers as good&fair people and I absolutely adore my charges so would like to avoid any potential tensions or resentments but must add I’m a bit confused and worry about how to „sort it out”. Also I don’t mind if they see this post as I would only like to see what other people think.
I went to A&E (not COVID related) on mon evening and due to being there till late I asked for a day off the next day (tue).
Got a message on tue to get a test (on fri or sat) and stay at home till the end of the week because they don’t feel comfortable with me comming in.
In the meantime my employer got a positive COVID test on wed so said I now must self isolate for an obvious reason.
They called their payroll comapny and said they’re been adviced to offer me:
A full pay on wednesday because this was the day they asked me to stay at home.
From thursday onwards: furlough pay or SSP because they can’t provide a safe environment.
I have NO COVID symptoms. Did the test today but not resoults yet.
What do you think?
Thanks in advance:)