Employers told to furlough parents who face childcare emergencies due to school closures

mirror.co.uk:

Employers are being urged to "to do the right thing and support parents" who cannot work due to school closures in London and large parts of England.

The TUC said firms should offer to furlough those who face last minute childcare emergencies as daily coronavirus cases continue to soar above the 50,000 mark.

It urged the government to introduce emergency laws and 10 day's paid parental leave to those unable to work amid a third potential lockdown.

The job retention scheme allows employers to furlough staff who are unable to work due to the pandemic. It is available from a minimum of seven days - and with schools in 49 areas due to stay shut for at least a fortnight, it could make a significant difference to parents who many otherwise lose