The Carer’s Leave Act will open up many more possibilities for carers who are employed.
These new changes will come into effect from the 6 April 2024.
- The Carer’s Leave Act covers employees in England, Wales and Scotland.
- Employees are entitled to up to one week’s unpaid leave per year if providing or arranging care for someone with a long-term care need.
- This leave can be taken flexibly (in half or full days) for planned and foreseen caring commitments.
- It is available from the first day of employment.
- It provides the same employment protections to employees as other forms of family-related leave, including protection from dismissal.
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