Time off from work childcare and covid.

[Lee_1811]

Hi I’m currently caring for my partner and child, my partner has a ms condition which mainly affects balance and we have a toddler...

My partner can be left at home alone on her own but not with toddler so I have to make sure toddler goes in nursery when I’m working..

I’ve already had a battle with work to permanently to reduce my hourss just before the COVID pandemic to care for partner and child..

My worry is if they do close nurseries I will need to take time off work to care for them both.. grandparents used to help out but can’t at the mo due to household mixing

Would I loose my job if I have to take time off because of the pandemic

[Melly1]

Hi Lee,
currently nurseries are able to stay open.

If they close and you can't work from home, it appears your employers can furlough you. Here is an information sheet:

https://workingfamilies.org.uk/wp-conte ... milies.pdf

Melly1