No. Your employer should discuss this with you first. Furlough is a change to your terms and conditions of employment, and you should both be in agreement before it comes into effect.\r You should review any document you’re being asked to sign or agree to in relation to furlough and ensure you understand what you’ll be paid, when the furlough technically starts/started, when and how often it will be reviewed and details of who you can contact during this time to keep in touch during your furlough.\r If you’re unable to reach an agreement with your employer about furlough, then you should consider taking legal advice at an early stage, as ultimately your employer may then take steps to dismiss you.\r