Some staff are being encouraged to return to work but my furloughed employee is refusing to do so

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Q. Some staff are being encouraged to return to work but my furloughed employee is refusing to do so. With the lockdown restrictions being eased, the government’s furlough scheme is being wound down. My employee is citing travel on public transport as being unsafe. She is not shielding. What do you recommend?

A. The government has said that public transport is safe providing users wear a face mask. However you need to tread carefully here and discuss with the employee their concerns and how you may be able to alleviate them. Is the employee vulnerable or do they have a medical condition? The question is does the employee have a legitimate reason to refuse to return to work. If not then your normal disciplinary procedures can be used but you need to check first and that you have carried out a risk assessment and put in place the measures at work to ensure it is Covid compliant.

 

Every month we feature a selection of outstanding candidates.

J is a 33 year old nanny/housekeeper. She is a Filipina with a British passport and experience with children from newborn. J is equally comfortable in a housekeeper or nanny position. She lives in north-west London and is seeking a live out position.

R is a very young and fit 59 year old lady from the Philippines. She has been in the UK for 25 years and is a British passport holder. She is very child and pet friendly and is a great cook to dinner party standard. R is a driver and has her own car. She was in her last position in Holland Park for 14 years and is leaving because the family are relocating to Switzerland. She is seeking a live out position.

J is a 42 year old Indian lady with a British passport. J speaks excellent English and is a super housekeeper/cook. She worked for clients of ours from 2016 until 2018. She is seeking a live in position.

B is a 42 year old Hungarian lady seeking an afternoon position from 2pm, Monday to Friday. She is a super housekeeper and a very good cook.

C is a lovely nanny. She is 30 years old and has a Romanian passport. C has experience with children from 4 months old and speaks very good English and also Spanish. She is happy to live in or out or on a rota.

M & V are a super multi-lingual couple. V is 38 and M is in his mid 40’s. They have long term experience working together. Both of the couple drive and are great cooks. M is skilled at maintenance, care of swimming pools, air conditioning units, diy and repairs etc. V is a skilled laundress and housekeeper. Between them they speak Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish, and French. This couple are seeking a live in domestic couple position or are equally happy to take separate live out positions.

J & L are a Filipino couple with Spanish passports, 50 and 48 respectively. They have very long term experience working together and both speak Spanish. J is an excellent housekeeper/cook/laundress and L is a driver/handyman/maintenance man/gardener etc, as well as also helping in the house with heavy work. They are seeking a live in position.

D is a butler/house manager, in his early 40’s. He is originally from New Zealand and is a British passport holder. D has held positions with many high profile employers and is very flexible with working times, days and locations. D is happy to take on a short or long term role

I would like to thank you all for the care and attention you gave to ensure that our housekeeper was just right for us.

My family back home has welcomed me and I am enjoying my new life with the family you found for me.

Using The Graham Agency was a truly good decision, from first chat to welcoming the candidate you found for us was simplicity itself. Excellent matchmaking.

I have been working for this family now for just over a year, and am able to enjoy life and save.

The idea of finding a domestic staff member for the first time on our own was intimidating, so we would like to express our gratitude for taking away all the issues for us.

I would just like to say a big Thank You for finding the perfect job for me.

I would like to thank you all for the care and attention you gave to ensure that our housekeeper was just right for us.

My family back home has welcomed me and I am enjoying my new life with the family you found for me.

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