*RESOLVED –
1. That the submission of claims to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to furlough staff, who have been unable to carry out their roles for the council, where the funding for their posts has been largely generated through third party income through sales, fees and charges and where there has been a significant reduction in the associated revenue streams, be approved.
2. That furloughed staff will continue to receive 100% of their wages and will see no changes to their pension contributions.
3. That it be noted that, for the council to furlough staff, the individual staff member must voluntarily agree to be furloughed as it constitutes a temporary contract variation.
4. That the Executive Director, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Governance and in conjunction with the Human Resources & Support Services Manager, be granted delegated authority to take forward claims to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for the period June-October 2020 in line with the latest Government guidelines.
REASONS FOR DECISIONS
To enable the council to apply for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to furlough appropriate staff and receive a grant towards the costs. This will help to alleviate the significant financial pressures that the council is facing in responding to the coronavirus outbreak and minimise the long-term risk of having to consider staff redundancies.