LTB 240/20 - Further Updated Guidance on Assistance available to Members and their Dependants during the COVID-19 Crisis

[TrueBlueTerrier]

No. 240/20

4th May 2020



Dear Colleagues,

Further Updated Guidance on Assistance available to Members and their Dependants during the COVID-19 Crisis

Further to LTB 221/20, attached for the information of Branches is another fully updated document from the Research Department illustrating the latest guidance on the various assistance measures put in place to support individuals and their dependants during the current COVID-19 crisis.

Branches should note that the revised text is again highlighted in red on the attached Report for ease of reference.

I am optimistic that the attached amended information will provide a useful reference point to Branches and Representatives in continuing to assist our members and families however Branches should note that the information contained within this LTB is for guidance only, as qualification for any form of assistance is dependent on individual(s) circumstances.

The Department will continue to liaise with the Research Department to ensure that further guidance on assistance and additional updates are circulated as they become available during the current crisis.

Any enquiries in relation to the content of this LTB should be addressed to the DGS(P) Department.

Yours sincerely,







Terry Pullinger

Deputy General Secretary (Postal)

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[Biker Mouse]

I don’t understand why we have th have taken two weeks annual leave before we can apply for furlough.
It’s only 5 weeks into the new annual leave year.

[Woody Guthrie]

I don’t understand why we have th have taken two weeks annual leave before we can apply for furlough.
It’s only 5 weeks into the new annual leave year.

It's because even on furlough you accrue annual leave and you could be shielding for 6 months or more.
The business does not want a backlog of untaken annual leave.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

I don’t understand why we have th have taken two weeks annual leave before we can apply for furlough.
It’s only 5 weeks into the new annual leave year.

Simply put they don't want people just asking for it just because they can, so they put hurdles in the way to discourage the ones that may just be chancing their arm.

[Biker Mouse]

I don’t understand why we have th have taken two weeks annual leave before we can apply for furlough.
It’s only 5 weeks into the new annual leave year.

Simply put they don't want people just asking for it just because they can, so they put hurdles in the way to discourage the ones that may just be chancing their arm.

Not many people would have taken two weeks annual leave in April though

[Bingsmith]

I don’t understand why we have th have taken two weeks annual leave before we can apply for furlough.
It’s only 5 weeks into the new annual leave year.

Simply put they don't want people just asking for it just because they can, so they put hurdles in the way to discourage the ones that may just be chancing their arm.

Sorry but I’m not really sure that makes much sense. So you can self isolate at 100% of your salary & not lose any holiday or furlough at 80% of you salary & end up having to possibly use up most of your holiday isolating

https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 15&t=95792" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Bingsmith]

Also if my way of thinking is right furlough is government funded and self-isolating is RM funded? You couldn’t make this poo poo up

[P13]

I don’t understand why we have th have taken two weeks annual leave before we can apply for furlough.
It’s only 5 weeks into the new annual leave year.

Simply put they don't want people just asking for it just because they can, so they put hurdles in the way to discourage the ones that may just be chancing their arm.

Sorry but I’m not really sure that makes much sense. So you can self isolate at 100% of your salary & not lose any holiday or furlough at 80% of you salary & end up having to possibly use up most of your holiday isolating

https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 15&t=95792" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Some colleagues who have a 12 week letter have exhausted their sick pay,they are receiving no pay that is who the furlough agreement is aimed at .

[Bingsmith]

I don’t understand why we have th have taken two weeks annual leave before we can apply for furlough.
It’s only 5 weeks into the new annual leave year.

Simply put they don't want people just asking for it just because they can, so they put hurdles in the way to discourage the ones that may just be chancing their arm.

Sorry but I’m not really sure that makes much sense. So you can self isolate at 100% of your salary & not lose any holiday or furlough at 80% of you salary & end up having to possibly use up most of your holiday isolating

https://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communi ... 15&t=95792" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Some colleagues who have a 12 week letter have exhausted their sick pay,they are receiving no pay that is who the furlough agreement is aimed at .

There can’t be that many colleagues who have used six months sick pay up but yes that makes a bit more sense. Ta

[Woody Guthrie]

There can’t be that many colleagues who have used six months sick pay up but yes that makes a bit more sense. Ta

It's 6 months in a rolling 4 year period.
It's not that hard to use up if you've had a major illness /surgery.

[Bingsmith]

There can’t be that many colleagues who have used six months sick pay up but yes that makes a bit more sense. Ta

It's 6 months in a rolling 4 year period.
It's not that hard to use up if you've had a major illness /surgery.

I still think this can only apply to a tiny % of the work force.