Friday 20th August 2021

The Third Sector article, entitled ‘How charities can get ready for the end of furlough’, looks at the challenges charities are facing with the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme coming to an end.

Harriet, a Partner in Stone King’s Employment Team, said charities should consider the implications of the changes to, as well as the ending of, the furlough scheme. 

“Careful financial and operational analysis will be necessary to determine whether or not jobs can be sustained, and if not, the options available,” she said.

“These may include consulting with staff about potentially reducing pay or hours, or potentially redundancies.

“In either case, charities will need to ensure they have a sound business case supporting the decision-making process, including demonstrating that they’ve considered all available alternative options.”

The Third Sector article can be read in full here.