The United Kingdom (UK) government is relaxing its lockdown restrictions, and our clients are starting to model what a return to the workplace may look like. In this advisory, Katten provides answers to some of the common questions we have been getting, and the employment law considerations, in case of use. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
What do employers need to do to end furlough?
Employers can bring employees off furlough straight away on written notice (or whatever length of notice is set out in their original furlough letter). In practice, it would be advisable to give them “reasonable notice” to return to work if a notice period is not specified in the furlough letter. Reasonable notice might only need to be a few days, for example, to allow employees to organise travel and childcare. Also, employers will need to ensure that the place of work is “COVID-19 secure”. To do so, employers must carry out a COVID-19 Secure Risk Assessment in consultation with employees.
Gattaca PLC (LON:GATC) provides recruitment solutions and support to employers in the engineering and technology sectors. With offices across four continents, their global presence gives them the ability to offer clients and candidates a localised service on an international scale.
