FabSwingers.com forum: Furlough

By *ools and the brain OP Couple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

If you had a choice.

Stay working

Or furlough.

I have several underlying health conditions that are causing me concern but apparently not enough to be isolating for 12weeks just under the threshold apparently!!!

However

I also suffer big time from depression and mental health.

So staying at home for an indefinite period may have an adverse effect on me.

Anyone in a similar situation or on furlough and struggling with mental well-being??

By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

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If you are out of work right now, then the following is essential reading...If you don't ask you'll never get...

A plea to employers. If people can't work for any reason - furlough 'em. It's not cheating the system, it's upholding it

Many firms as well as employees are facing tough times, but please, if your staff can't work, don't make them redundant or put them on unpaid leave - furlough them, so they've something to live on.

The state's made you the gatekeeper to this new welfare, and it actively wants you to use it to support people - that's what'll keep the economy going. YOU'VE GOT DISCRETION, you're allowed to...

- Furlough just the staff with no work; it doesn't need to be all staff.

- Furlough staff who can't work as they need 12 weeks' self-isolation.

- Furlough staff who can't work as they must be home for their kids.

- Furlough those with variable incomes - even those on zero hrs contracts.

- Rehire staff who were on the payroll on 28 Feb, and furlough them.

Please consider it. The state will cover their salary, national insurance and minimum pension contribution. I understand there may be short-term cash flow issues, but if you can, furlough.