Redundancy notice period : can employees remain on furlough during this period?
Whilst Coronavirus and the Furlough scheme has caused a lot of confusion amongst employers and employees, this is the number one question we get asked at Emphasis HR & Training.
Redundancy notice periods are a complex topic and never more so that when you combine it with furlough scheme. However, in short, yes, you can keep employees furloughed during this period.
Here are a few things to consider:
- Ensure you top up your employees pension payments to 100% of their salary. This is the most cost-effective way to keep redundant staff on Furlough (we do not advise you place employees on gardening leave at this time)
- With regards to holiday, you are entitled to ask staff to take any accrued and/or untaken holiday during their redundancy notice period. Just make sure you give sufficient notice, twice as much notice for the period of holiday they are taking
For more information regarding starting, ending and using the furlough payment scheme, please visit the ACAS website for further information.
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If you have any other questions regarding general employer and employee rights, the Furlough, Kickstart or Job Support schemes, please give us a call on 01794 874232 or send an email to hello@emphasis.uk.com
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