There are a number of areas that you and your employer can explore to help you combine your caring role and work more easily. All employees have certain statutory rights in this regard. Employees may also have contractual rights, which may be more generous than the statutory rights.
This Fact Sheet incorporates information on important changes in the law brought about by The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 and The Carer’s Leave Act 2023. It gives detailed advice on the processes applying to requests for flexible working and carers’ unpaid leave.
It will generally be in your employer’s best interest to consider making reasonable changes to your work pattern to help you work and continue caring.
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