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Furlough

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GizmoGremlin · 15/05/2020 19:21

I've been on furlough for 7 weeks. My employer informed me I am being taken off furlough and will be returning to work. I can't work full time due to lack of childcare. They have now told me not to return to work. What do I do??

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Isleepinahedgefund · 15/05/2020 22:16

When they say not return to work what do they mean? Do they propose to pay you? Are they sacking you? How long have you worked there?

bulletjournalbilly · 15/05/2020 22:18

All off PP's questions plus, are they making your job redundant?

KarmaKhameleon · 15/05/2020 22:22

Watching as in a similar position to the OP

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GizmoGremlin · 16/05/2020 07:13

No I was to return part time, 2 days, then I got an email saying don't do that and we will contact you. No mention of pay and I dont think they would pay me anyway. Been there 4 years

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KatherineJaneway · 16/05/2020 07:17

Reply back and ask if this means you are still furloughed.

Bluntness100 · 16/05/2020 07:21

Op, people can’t guess what they mean. You need to ask them for clarification not strangers on here .

Simply respond and ask if you’re still furloughed and if you will continue to get paid.

alphabetspagetti · 16/05/2020 07:55

Do they mean don't physically return to work but you can start working from home?

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GizmoGremlin · 16/05/2020 07:58

No I can't work from home

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user1487194234 · 16/05/2020 08:05

You need to ask them
Hopefully you are still furloughed
Did you refuse to work full time?

Gizlotsmum · 16/05/2020 08:08

I didn't think they could put someone who is furloughed in work part time yet? Did they get mixed messages and think they could. I think you can from August. Realistically only they can answer your questions though.

Bunnybigears · 16/05/2020 08:11

That doesn't sound at all like they mean dont return ever plus they couldn't do that as you have over 2 years service. Sounds like they are having a rethink on what to do. Just ask them.

PleasantVille · 16/05/2020 08:11

You need to give a bit more information or contact your employer for clarification, you haven't been very clear about your situation.

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GizmoGremlin · 16/05/2020 08:38

I'm waiting for them to get back to me. I can't return full time due to childcare, no school, not able to ask family to help, they then said they have taken me off furlough and would accept part time. Then they said don't come in and they will contact me.

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BernadetteRostankowskiWolowitz · 16/05/2020 08:40

Just email them and ask for clarification.

"Hi boss, just following up on our last conversation- am I correct in understanding that I am remaining on furlough until you call back and confirm my return to work date? Regards, OP"

KarmaKhameleon · 16/05/2020 22:04

What happened OP?

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GizmoGremlin · 17/05/2020 09:58

I've emailed them, no response so far...

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Rayoflight2020 · 17/05/2020 13:35

As far as I am aware your employer needs your consent to end furlough and they need to give you a notice period. I believe the notice period is 3-4 weeks notice. If they did not specify a date in your contract variation furlough ends at the end of the scheme. This note is based on the most recent information I have seen.

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GizmoGremlin · 17/05/2020 15:34

That's really helpful, I didn't know that. Thank you!

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flowery · 17/05/2020 15:42

There is no such notice period, or consent needed to bring someone back to work, no idea where that has come from at all.

That would only be the case if that provision had been specifically stated in the furlough agreement.

Ordinarily the contractual agreement to furlough would contain details of how/when furlough ends, either with a date, subject to review, or with details of other circumstances that would end it, or just 'when we say so'.

Obviously if someone is unable to work because of childcare or shielding, rather than because there is no work available, there would need to be 'reasonable' notice, which would usually mean a discussion about alternatives, such as annual leave or unpaid leave.

But there is no such thing as a specific requirement to get consent to bring someone back or to give that length of notice. Not at all.

user1487194234 · 17/05/2020 15:46

It would depend on your furlough agreement
Most I saw allowed for it to be brought to an end

user1487194234 · 17/05/2020 15:47

Thanks for clarifying Flowery
Was really concerned re comments of PP

Rayoflight2020 · 17/05/2020 16:06

The information I gave came from a solicitor practice.... It was quoted. I’ll try and find it and post it

Rayoflight2020 · 17/05/2020 16:11

Flowery in respect of ....

Ordinarily the contractual agreement to furlough would contain details of how/when furlough ends, either with a date, subject to review, or with details of other circumstances that would end it, or just 'when we say so'.

A lot of people do not have this information in there agreement. Mine has no information in it whatsoever Hmm

turnthebiglightoff · 17/05/2020 16:12

They don't need to give you 3-4 weeks notice. They could give a discretionary week or so but that's incorrect.

KillerofMen · 17/05/2020 16:18

@Rayoflight2020

This is why a lot of people are having problems. If people asked for the detail mentioned before agreeing to be furloughed, things would be easier. I appreciate a lot of people panicked though.

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