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I have a member of staff on long-term sick leave, can I furlough them?
Published on: 06/11/2020
Issues Covered:
Absence & Sickness Coronavirus/Covid-19
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Seamus McGranaghan

Seamus: Yes, the guidance provides the option for the employer to furlough someone that is in long-term sick leave. And there's a discretion for the employer to do that within the guidance.

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