Maternity rights and furlough at 28 weeks

[Sarah_37]

Hello!

Does anyone know what companies are allowed to do regarding furlough when you reach 28 weeks? Can they furlough u at 80% or do they have to pay full pay?

I’m currently 26 weeks and my employer is just in the process of risk assessing me at work again as I’m in a public facing role and coming up to 28 weeks. I have a strong suspicion they are going to furlough me as they can’t guarantee my safety at work. Are they allowed to pay just 80% of wages or does it have to be full pay? The government website states that u should get full pay if it’s not safe for u to be at work and your role means u can’t work from home but doesn’t mention furlough. I originally intended on finishing in May.

Just wondered if anyone has been through this to get some facts before they discuss it with me?

TIA xx

[Kyell2]

I’m not too sure. My work put me on paid leave for 7 weeks and didn’t furlough me (but they didn’t furlough anyone). Could you speak to HR and see what they say?

Hope you get sorted xx

[Sarah_37 in reply to Kyell2]

Thanks for your reply, from what I’ve researched I think they have to give full pay otherwise they are at risk of pregnancy discrimination, I should find out soon hopefully xx