this is why I said I didn’t want to pay them SSP, but it’s what the government recommends as a basic pay, but we have decided to furlough, so they aren’t getting SSP.
I know we don’t pay it, well we do currently as we haven’t yet claimed so we’ve kept them on their usual weekly pay out of our own cash flow, but we will be reimbursed.
my question was the moral stance that a furloughed (due to shielding, not lack of work) staff member who was pushing for extra pay to be covered (despite everyone else being happy with basic, as they know they could be on SSP) which would then make the working staff on effectively lower pay due to lower amounts of overtime available which would usually boost their income.
I think it’s quite an unusual situation cos usually there would be more staff furloughed but we haven’t actually furloughed any due to work, just health recommendation
don't feel guilty! you’ve worked hard in your job I’m sure and without this situation you’d still be working hard
The scheme is fantastic for the Gov to be able to help people stay paid in jobs until there is some kind of new normal
I think the main difference is there are many people who feel like whatever they get isn’t enough, and there are also many people who are just incredibly grateful to be able to receive it, and rightfully so!