House of Commons · Petition P002657
Return to work after the pandemic
14 April 2021
Presented 1 time by 1 MP
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At a glance
This petition concerning return to work after the pandemic was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.
Issue summary
The petition addresses concerns raised by disabled workers who feel compelled to return to work from furlough during the pandemic, despite feeling unsafe or uncomfortable doing so due to health risks.
Action requested
The Government should amend the coronavirus job retention scheme to allow any disabled worker concerned about returning to work to have the right to remain on furlough if they cannot work from home. The decision on whether to return to work or stay on furlough should rest with the employee, not the employer.
Key facts
- 8.5% of people in the clinically extremely vulnerable category have received both doses of the vaccine.
- 14% of disabled workers are employed in the wholesale and retail trade.
- The petition calls for ensuring that individuals with disabilities can decide on returning to work or staying on furlough without fear of repercussions.
Presentation timeline
MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.
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Presented 14 April 2021
I recently met Scope, the disability charity, which expressed concerns to me about a number of disabled people being compelled to return to work from furlough. We know, for example, that just 8.5% of people in the clinically extremely vulnerable category have received both doses of the vaccine, and the Government’s own figures show that 14% of disabled workers are employed in the wholesale and retail trade.