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COVID-19 Employment and benefits

Many people have concerns regarding work, the rules of furlough and receiving benefits. Because these can change and are dependent on the tier precautions of your area, we will refer you to the national advice, which is updated regularly. 

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Work 

The latest official information on COVID-19, including support with work, can be found here:

Up-to-date advice for employers and businesses is also available here

Furlough and benefits 

Furlough has been extended until March 2021, and even those who have not previously been furloughed may now be eligible. For the latest information, please check here

Statutory sick pay may be available if you are unable to work and do not have access to the furlough scheme. Click here to see if you are eligible and how to claim: 

My rights 

If you feel you have not been treated fairly or you are an employer who needs guidance to support their workforce contact ACAS at:  

www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus 

Or www.gov.uk/employment-status 

I want to work

In this booklet you will find up-to-date and accurate advice and information, to make sure you know what help you can expect to receive and have the support to help you to keep working and to minimise the impact that work might have on your RA and vice versa.

An employers’ guide to rheumatoid arthritis

This booklet has information about rheumatoid arthritis (RA), how it can affect people at work, the kind of difficulties it can cause and how these may be overcome. It also includes up to date information on where employers can go for help and advice on the law relating to disability, on best practice and on making reasonable adjustments for employees at work.